Dunham Cellars 2010 Riesling - 90-92pts

Dunham Cellars 2010 Riesling (Walla Walla) Columbia Valley AVA - Washington State

Availability: Costco or direct from winery here
Cost: $14.99
Alcohol: 11.8%
Date Tasted: August 26th, 2012

Tasting Notes: This single vineyard (Lewis Estate Vineyard) is loaded with mineral and citrus fruit on the aromatic nose and off-dry palate. Full bodied and quite unctuous with added honeydew, grapefruit and light spice notes balanced well with tangy citrus acid creating a refreshing finish. Has the specs and will to age nicely. Lay yours down for 2+ years to allow its full character to reveal itself. Drink 2014-2020+.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2012 IconWines.ca

Dunham Cellars 2008 Trutina - 91pts

Dunham Cellars 2008 Trutina (Walla Walla) Columbia Valley - Washington State

Availability: Costco and direct from the winery here
Cost: $19.99
Alcohol: 14.1%
Date Tasted: August 28th, 2012

Tasting Notes: A proprietary blend of 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Syrah and 16% Merlot with an inviting nose of sweet, ripe dark-red fruit where most, if not all three components have gone through a secondary malolactic fermentation contributing palate-coating butter characters and mannered acidity. Still fresh and mouth-watering, the acid balances the concentrated, rich cherry and blackberry fruit on the dry palate. Nice toasted oak, milk chocolate and licorice spice flavours add depth. Though an easy-drinking wine, it's quite complex and nicely layered. Still youthful after 4 years and should begin to peak in 2-3 more but further development may be minimal with the wine already in harmony and well balanced as the Latin name "Trutina" suggests. Drink 2012-2018.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2012 IconWines.ca

Long Shadows Vintners Collection 2006 Pedestal - 92pts

Long Shadows Vintners Collection 2006 Pedestal (Walla Walla) Columbia Valley - Washington State

Availability: BCLDB Signature stores
Cost: $80
Alcohol: 14.7%
Date Tasted: January 14th, 2012

Tasting Notes: This is a world class Merlot produced under the direction of Michel Rolland from Columbia Valley fruit offering intense dark berry, smoky cigar box, cedar chip, vanilla bean, prune juice and savoury spice characters on the intriguing nose and uber-smooth palate. Fine tannins and well-balanced acid add structure and a refined finish with lingering spice stays with you through to your next sip. Still developing, the wine won't peak for another 2 years yet the youthful presentation is well worth enjoying now. Drink Now-2016+.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2012 IconWines.ca

Long Shadows Vintners Collection 2005 Sequel - 93pts

Long Shadows Vintners Collection 2005 Sequel (Walla Walla) Columbia Valley - Washington State

Availability: BCLDB Signature stores
Cost: $80
Alcohol: 14.7%
Date Tasted: January 14th, 2012

Tasting Notes: From the cellar. This stunning Syrah from the 2005 vintage is still tasting fresh and youthful. Intense, dense cherry liqueur aromas mingle with hints of french oak and cinnamon creating a gorgeous, sweet and light spice developing bouquet. The intensity and concentration continues through to the dry palate. The entry is fruity with licorice, oak and mineral notes which transitions to a serious, terroir-driven expression of the Rhone varietal. Has the tannins, acidity and pedigree to last another 3-4 years. Drink Now-2015+.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2012 IconWines.ca