Washington ranks second in the United States (behind California) in the production of wine. The early history of the state’s wine industry can be traced to the introduction of Cinsault grapes by Italian immigrants to the Walla Walla region. It has fourteen federally defined American Viticultural Areas with all but one located in Eastern part of the state. The largest AVA is the Columbia Valley AVA, which extends into a small portion of northern Oregon and encompasses most of the other Washington AVAs. These include the Lewis-Clark AVA, the Ancient Lakes AVA, Walla Walla Valley AVA, which encompasses The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater AVA, Horse Heaven Hills AVA, the Wahluke Slope AVA, Lake Chelan AVA, Naches Heights AVA, and the Yakima Valley AVA, which in turn also encompasses the Rattlesnake Hills AVA, Snipes Mountain AVA and the Red Mountain AVA. The Columbia Gorge AVA is west of the Columbia Valley AVA. Washington’s only AVA located west of the Cascades is the Puget Sound AVA. The Rocks wine-growing region is the newest AVA in Washington state.
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L'Ecole No. 41's acclaimed opulent Merlot is a rich aromatic wine from a globally acclaimed family winery known for producing high-quality wines. -
Anew Columbia Valley Rosé Wine 2015, a vibrant blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Sangiovese, offers delightful fruity aromas with a refreshing palate. -
The Col Solare Columbia Valley Red 2014 is a luxurious wine that offers a rich, silky palate and a lingering finish, showcasing a harmonious blend of varietals for depth and complexity. -
This wine begins with aromas of candied walnuts and ripe raspberry jam. Dried cranberries mingle with sweet coconut and vanilla. The palate is bursting with flavors of blueberries and mocha. This wine has a structural core of powdery tannins that are lifted with a touch of acidity. This big, bold Merlot will pair well with many dishes and has amazing aging potential. These grapes were sorted in the vineyard with the selective harvest on our Pellenc harvesters. The fruit was not crushed in order to preserve as much whole berry as possible. At he winery, individual lots were fermented in stainless steel tanks. Twice daily pumpovers allowed gentle extraction of color and tannin. This wine was aged for 20 months in 28% New French & American Oak. -
Tasting Notes
Gluten free and vegan friendly, This wine is full bodied with vibrant flavors of black cherry, clove, and toasty oak. Complex and concentrated.Suggested Food Pairings
Roast duck, stuffed pork tenderloin, roast leg of lamb with rosemary and garlic, smoked ham with Komodo Dragon Red Blend reduction sauce. -
Jones Of Washington Riesling has a perfumed nose of lychee, fresh lime, nectarine, ripe peach and apricot with nuances of green apple, citrus and fruit tree blossoms. On the palate a slight kiss of residual sugar balances beautifully with ripe fruit flavors and lively acidity. Delicious!
