Medium gold with pointed aromas of ripe pineapple, watermelon rind, perfumed lilac, and nectarine. Medium-plus in body with moderate acidity, the palate brings honeycomb, lanolin, and more pineapple, all weaving into a compelling experience. Expressive and varietally spot on. (MW, April 2017)
Price $18
Varietal: Viognier
Region: 60% Washington, 40% Idaho
Alcohol: 13.8%
Producer: Cinder
Medium ruby with purple undertones. Toasty oak leads with deep aromas of spiced plum and cherry pie following neatly behind. A well tuned wine with tannins, acid, and body all providing punctual counterpoints. Tart cherry makes its way into the mid-palate, and the finish proves satisfying. Think cabin in the winter woods with log fire cracklin’. (MW, February 2017)
Price $29
Varietal: Tempranillo
Region: Snake River Valley AVA, Idaho
Alcohol: 14.1%
Producer: Cinder