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Current Releases
2007 Triolet - Walla Walla Valley - Sold Out
Raspberry, rhubarb nose with pencil lead and herbaceous undertones. Black currant, espresso and blackberry flavors support fine-grained tannins and lead to a long, spicy finish.
73% Cabernet Sauvignon
(37% Dwelley Vineyard,
18% Seven Hills Vineyard,
18% Pepper Bridge Vineyard)
18% Cabernet Franc (Dwelley Vineyard)
9% Petit Verdot (Frazier Bluff Vineyard)
2007 Syrah - Lewis Vineyard - Columbia Valley - Order
Floral, perfume nose. Scents of lilac, cassis, blackbery and just a hint of mint. Elegant and refined with flavors of dark fruits edged with black pepper and liquid minerals. 100% Syrah (Lewis Vineyard)
2007 Syrah - Morrison Lane Vineyard - Walla Walla Valley - Order
Dark, intense. Greets you with a wall of mushroom, forest undergrowth, and bacon fat aromas. Big, silken tannins glide among flavors of black pepper, smoked game and blueberry. Unending finish laced with leather, tobacco and spice.
100% Syrah (Morrison Lane Vineyard)
Past Releases
2006 Triolet - Walla Walla Valley
The nose is cassis, cranberry and graham cracker. Dark berry flavors and polished tannins are underscored with olive and black pepper.
85% Cabernet Sauvignon (21% Dwelley Vineyard, 64% Minnick Hills Vineyard)
10% Cabernet Franc (Dwelley Vineyard)
5% Petit Verdot (Frazier Bluff Vineyard)
2006 Syrah - Lewis Vineyard - Columbia Valley
Blackberry and violet on the nose with hints of rose petal and roasted game. Dense and chewy with flavors of pomegranate, currant and plum. Earth and spice highlight the long finish. 100% Syrah (Lewis Vineyard)
2007 Malbec - Frazier Bluff Vineyard - Walla Walla Valley
Delicate nose of violets, cherry blossom, fresh cut hay and hints of mint. Black pepper and licorice linger just below the surface, recalled in the lengthy finish. Soft tannins wrap around dark fruits and black olives.
100% Malbec (Frazier Bluff Vineyard)
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon – Windrow Vineyard - Walla Walla Valley
True Cab nose of dark fruits, tobacco and leather, underscored with just a touch of bell pepper. Firm tannins highlight blackberry and currant flavors with an intense, long-lasting finish.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon (Windrow Vineyard)
2005 Founder's Blend - Walla Walla Valley
With a treat for every part of the palate, the blend starts with an exotic Asian
spice nose, then goes to a creamy mouth feel, a taste of maraschino cherry,
and ends with chocolate and almond. These flavors linger for a delectable
finish. A gorgeous ruby color is a vibrant wrapper for this year's delight.
Grapes were sourced from Windrow Vineyards for this wine comprised of
63% Cabernet Franc, 28% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon.
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon - Walla Walla Valley
The wine opens with aromas of fresh spearmint and follows with a rush of
newly picked raspberries. The concentrated flavor of small intensely ripe
blackberries from trailing vines lingers on the palate. The finish begins with a
taste of tart pie cherries with a hint of sun ripened watermelon then gives way
to notes of dusty, rich earth. Showing much finesse and balance, this
Cabernet is a truly beautiful dark garnet gem. Windrow Vineyards provided
fruit for this vintage, which is 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot.
2003 Founder's Blend - Walla Walla Valley
The lush nose epitomizes the Bunchgrass goal of producing distinctive, delicious wines that express their own unique characters. Shades of dark magenta frame black cherry flavors with tones of vanilla, and the enticing tastes and aromas evoke a wild blackberry picking expedition. This wine is comprised of 61.12% Cabernet Franc, 20.32% Merlot, and 18.56% Cabernet Sauvignon. Grape sources were Walla Walla River Farm and Vanessa's Vineyards.
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon - Walla Walla Valley
Inky and concentrated, this powerful wine has dark cassis, tar, and a hint of mint, which fuse in support of an immense structure and tannic backbone. The wine is comprised of 95.14% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4.86% Merlot. Grapes were sourced from Windrow Vineyards and Walla Walla River Farm Vineyard.
2003 T-Rex Red - Walla Walla Valley
This enticing Walla Walla Valley wine opens with a spice cabinet full of aromas-nutmeg, vanilla, clove, and mint. Classic berry flavors dominate the taste profile with background notes of sweet oak, caramel, cedar and a hint of citrus. Brisk tannins and lively acidity combine with the delicious flavors for a mouth-filling long finish to this very distinctive, rich ruby Merlot blend. Approachable now, this vintage is comprised of 76.43% Merlot and 23.57% Cabernet Franc from Vanessa's and Walla Walla River Farm Vineyards. 125.5 cases produced.
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon - Walla Walla Valley
Intriguing aromas of cassis, cigar box, and floral noses invite one to savor this deeply dark, elegant Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Opulent flavors of supple and toasty oak, vanilla, black cherries and a hint of leather mingle on the palate. The beautifully balanced fruit of this richly structured wine leads to a gorgeous, lingering finish. Containing 93.45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6.55% Merlot, this Cabernet can be enjoyed now or cellared for future rewards. Vineyard sources include Windrow, Vanessa's and Cougar Hills. 174 cases produced.
2002 Founder’s
Blend - Walla Walla Valley
Intensely deep plum in color, the wine opens with a cedar nose that
is followed by hints of freshly crushed mint, tobacco and dark sweet
cherries. Luxurious and velvety in the mouth, smooth tannins and subdued
wood highlight this grandly structured claret-style wine. The seamlessly
integrated varietals combine for a buoyant, lingering finish. This
vintage is excellent for drinking now and for aging. Comprised of:
50.78% Cabernet Franc from Vanessa’s and Walla Walla River Farm
Vineyards, 40.14% Merlot from Vanessa’s, Cougar Hills and Walla
Walla River Farm Vineyards and 9.08% Cabernet Sauvignon from Walla
Walla River Farm Vineyard. 277 cases produced.
2001 Cabernet Sauvignon
- Walla Walla Valley
Seductive dark fruit and oak follow from the nose to the glass. Black
currant and ripe fall plums, along with cedar, balsam and vanilla
meld on the palate. Supple tannins and intense, jammy fruit come together
in stunning harmonious balance in a dark, lush wine. Bunchgrass Cabernet
lovers will be passionate about this release. Aging not required,
but rewarded. Comprised of: 82.85% Cabernet Sauvignon from Windrow’s
Plateau, Southern Slope and Old Block Vineyards and 17.15% Merlot
from our estate, Vanessa’s and Cougar Hills Vineyards. 141.5
cases produced
2001 Founder’s
Blend - Walla Walla Valley
The aromatic nose of this lovely garnet hued wine has layers of floral
fragrance, dried cherries and a hint of leather. A delicious mouthful
of soft, smooth flavors with subdued wood and licorice gives the wine
a silky finish. This wine is comprised of 53.08% Cabernet Franc from
our estate and Vanessa’s Vineyards, 42.88% Merlot from our estate,
Vanessa’s and Cougar Hills Vineyards, and 4.04% Cabernet Sauvignon
from Windrow Vineyards.
2000 Cabernet Sauvignon
- Walla Walla Valley
Dark ruby in color, this polished wine has an enticing nose leading
to blackberry jam flavors with nuances of earthy dried fruit. Supple
tannins and a long velvety finish enhance this very approachable,
delicious Cabernet. Comprised of 81.84% Cabernet Sauvignon from Windrow
and Vanessa’s Vineyards, and 18.16% Merlot from our estate and
Seven Hills East Vineyards.
2000 Founder’s
Blend - Walla Walla Valley
Dark garnet in color, the wine greets with a lovely floral nose along
with hints of balsam and cedar. Tastes of cherry and wild raspberry
integrate to form well-rounded, elegant flavors. This polished Bordeaux
style wine offers a lingering rich finish. It is comprised of 43.15%
Cabernet Franc, 42.77% Merlot and 14.08% Cabernet Sauvignon.
1999 Cabernet Sauvignon
- Walla Walla Valley
This striking dark fruited beauty is sure to please the Cabernet lover.
Extraordinary depth of color and flavors makes this wine a sensuous
delight. Blackberry, dark fruits and a hint of coconut greet the palate
after a lovely nose of sweet oak and vanillin. Well-integrated tannins,
fruit and acid this dense wine excellent aging potential. Grapes from
Windrow Vineyards were used to craft this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
gem.
1999 Founder’s
Blend - Walla Walla Valley
Aromas of dark cherries and fragrant meadow flowers give way to notes
of cedar in this beautiful deep ruby wine. A mouthful of fresh berry
and sweet oak balances by focused acids and tannins lingers on the
palate with a long, pleasant finish. This wine, produced from over
60% estate grown grapes long with those of other valley vineyards,
is comprised of 51.3% Cabernet Franc, 43.1% Merlot, and 5.6% Cabernet
Sauvignon.
1998 Cabernet
Sauvignon - Walla Walla Valley
Fruit from Windrow and Vanessa’s Vineyards are combined in this
100% Cabernet Sauvignon wine. Dark rich plum in color and smooth in
the mouth, it has flavors of late summer blackberries and dark chocolate.
A nose of vanillin and balsam wood is underlaid with lush earthiness.
The ripe tannins typical of the 1998 vintage make it a delicious wine
with lots of power for aging.
1998 Founder’s
Blend - Walla Walla Valley
Grapes from our own vines along with those from two other Walla Walla
Valley sites at Vanessa’s and Windrow Vineyards were used in
a blend comprised of 53% Cabernet Franc, 42% Merlot and 5% Cabernet
Sauvignon. This wine echoes the style of the famous Saint-Emilion
region in France. Supple and sumptuous, the wine has fruit reminiscent
of wild blackberries and black currants. With underlying complex oak,
the spicy aromas and hints of cedar, vanilla, and leather linger in
the long finish. This deep garnet beauty has the ripe, well-integrated
tannins and balance that make it a wine of charm and approachability.
1997 Founder’s
Blend - Walla Walla Valley
This wine is made entirely from grapes grown in the winery’s
own hand-tended vineyard. It is a Bordeaux style blend of 54.5% Merlot
and 45.5% Cabernet Franc. Cellared in contact with American and French
oak, imparting cedar and tobacco flavors, it has developed into an
elegant and delightful medium bodied wine which can be enjoyed with
a variety of foods or on its own. Delicious wild strawberry and dark
sweet cherry flavors are underlined with warm toasty woodnotes to
create a long finish and harmonious balance.
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