BOARD OF TRUSTEE'S WINE CASE

Rush Lattin 2021 Syrah (3 bottles)

The 2021 Rush Lattin Syrah has a complex nose that reaches out and pulls you in; grilled meats, ripe black cherry, pomegranate, provencal herbs and nutmeg. It has is soft on the palate but full-bodied, with layers of ripe blackberry and currant, tinged with fennel on the sides of your tongue and a tanginess that builds as it sits in your mouth, keeping the flavors fresh and vibrant and lingering persistently on the finish. This is a wine built to continue to improve in your cellar over the next 10 years.

Last year's 2020 vintage proudly received awards and ratings from prestigious critics such as Wine Enthusiast Magazine, International Wine Report, Seattle Wine Awards, International Wine Critic Owen Bargreen, and the Wine Panel from 93, 94, 95 points, to cellar's selection, best in category and editor's choice.

J. Bookwalter 2021 Foreshadow, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley A.V.A.

Clear dark ruby color. Sweet ripe fruits with vanilla oak leap out of the glass introducing this delicious Cabernet. Full bodied and explosive, the wine has the purity of fruit expressive of the hot vintage.The smooth and generous palate Long lasting flavors in gentle tannin and freshening acidity complete.

Luke 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Wahluke Slope

offers aromas dominated by marionberry and dark chocolate, accented by hints of mint and molasses. Supple, focused and expressive, layering coffee-accented blackberry and currant flavors with polished tannins and hints of cedar and smoke.

French Red: 2023 (20 'meme) Jean Royer Le Petite Roy, Cote du Rhone/ Chateauneuf du Pape traditional blends and style. 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah, Mourvedre.

French White: 2022 Sancerre, Loire Valley, France. Pascal & Nicholas Reverdy, Cuvee Les Coutes. 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Sancerre is the most famous of the legendary Loire Valley whites.

Decoy, Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

This alluring Cabernet Sauvignon draws you in with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, mocha, savory blueberry and sweet baking spices. On the palate, silky tannins and a supple, rounded texture frame the voluptuous dark berry flavors, with notions of barrel spice adding nuance and complexity to the long, lush finish.

Decoy, Merlot 2021

Beautifully lush and expressive, this alluring Merlot draws you in with aromas of black currant, black cherry, boysenberry and sweet baking spices. On the palate, it is plush and polished, with silky tannins carrying the luxurious dark berry, creamy mocha and bittersweet chocolate flavors to a long, supple finish.

Pascal Redon, Champagne Brut Tradition, Product of France

Green reflections dance at the edges. Golden yellow with calm, fat lively bubbles. Right away, you'll recognize it as a chardonnay-dominated cuvee, thanks to the floral, green apple, and marshmallow aromas.

Un R d'Autrefois, Extra Brut Champagne by Adrien Redon