2007 is already being called one of the greatest vintages in Washington and the Walla Walla Valley's wine history, maybe the greatest.

Washington's 2007 wines are world class - a streak of great reviews for 2005 and 2006 wines will continue with the 2007 vintage. We'll keep our taste buds open and let you know about the best new wines.

Buty
Merlot/Cabernet Franc 07
$39.95/$35.96

Wine Spectator 92 Points
Champoux & Conner Lee Vineyards

Wine Spectator says: "Lithe, open-textured and distinctive for its complex, rose petal tinged blackberry, espresso and licorice flavors, mingling on the classy, expressive finish. Drink now through 2016. 225 cases made." - HS

One of the top 5 wines out of more than 100
at the recent Taste Walla Walla.

The nose of Washington marrionberries, vanilla and cedar is loaded from attack to finish. Merlot dominates, offering elegant and perfumed tones, with Cab Franc offering grip and fragrance. The Champoux Vineyard gives this wine its famous and characteristic sweet black fruit intensity. Youthful and accessible now, the intense fruit, balanced oak and tannin, will allow this wine to age ten years or more.

54% Merlot & 46% Cabernet Franc. Made from Champoux and Conner Lee Vineyard fruit.

Three Angels Zinfandel 07
Walla Walla - Les Collines Vineyard
$19.95/$17.95

Super Small Production - Super Large Wine

Three Angels Walla Walla Zinfandel is deep black cherry velvet with hints of leather, coffee, and anise. Decadent.

"It was one of the best Zins that I have ever tasted." - Rick P., Avalon Big Reds Club member

We love this wine - and the price makes it one of the best deals we've found. Pair the Three Angels Walla Walla Zin with grilled rib-eye, rosemary lamb kabobs, and game meats. Awarded a Silver Medal at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Only 188 cases were made.

Saviah Cellars
Une Vallee 07 $32.95/$29.66

Walla Walla Massive Sensuous Lush

Saviah Cellars Une Vallee Walla Walla 07 - A heady perfume of vanilla cream, black cherry and blackberry introduces this effusive wine. A worthy followup to the previous vintage Une Vallee, (93 points Wine Spectator), the 2007 offers as much or more to enthuse over.

The Une Vallee 07 is a delicious black cherry and blackberry compote seasoned with notes of blueberry, toasted espresso bean, more vanilla cream, and black plum. Tannins are smooth and well matched to the intensity of the wine. With good acidity in the midst of so much luscious velvety fruit, and tannins with just a touch of grip, the 2007 is well suited to cellaring. We anticipate several years of oh-so-pleasant drinking for this affordable Walla Walla classic.

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