2023 PGV (PINOT GRIS – VIOGNIER)
WHITE TABLE WINE – COLUMBIA VALLEY
The 2023 PGV is Thurston Wolfe’s unique blend of 55% Pinot Gris and 45% Viognier. Viognier is known for its peach and tropical fruit aromas and high viscosity when fully ripe. It perfectly complements Pinot Gris’ delicate perfume, moderate body, minerality and higher acidity. The appellation sources for the grapes are the Yakima Valley (Crawford Vineyard and Hogue Ranches – cool sites) for Pinot Gris and the Horse Heaven Hills (Zephyr Ridge, Coyote Canyon Vineyard and Mercer Ranches – warm sites) for Viognier. Both varieties were picked in mid-September, blended and co-fermented in stainless steel. The wine was finished with 12.5% alcohol, 6 grams/liter residual sugar, titratable acidy of 7.6 grams/liter and pH of 3.35 It has aromas of tropical fruit, white peach, jasmine and citrus; it is full-bodied and finished with crisp acidity on the palate. 5750 cases produced and released March 2024. Retail Price = $16.00
2021 LEMBERGER
YAKIMA VALLEY – CRAWFORD VINEYARD
Our 2021 LEMBERGER is from the Crawford Vineyard near Prosser in the Yakima Valley and is our 34th vintage of the variety. Best known in Europe by its Austrian name, Blaufrankisch, it was first commercially planted in Washington in the 1970’s at Dr. Walt Clore’s recommendation. Lemberger is appreciated for its intense berry fruit aromas, moderate tannins and bright acidity, lending it to a wide range of food parings including seafood. The Crawford Lemberger was planted in the 1990’s on a quadrilateral cordon trellis, providing full light exposure to all clusters. Harvested in mid October at 23.5 Brix, it was fermented on skins for eleven days, pressed and racked directly to a mixture of new and seasoned American oak barrels for malolactic fermentation. After barrel aging for 18 months, it was bottled in April 2023 and released in December. Only 49 cases produced and sold exclusively at the winery. Retail Price: $25.00
2021 PRIMITIVO
HORSE HEAVEN HILLS – ZEPHYR RIDGE VINEYARD
The 2021 ZEPHYR RIDGE PRIMITIVO is our sixth bottling of 100% Primitivo in recent years. This variety is a clone of Zinfandel that was introduced into Italy from Croatia about the same time it was introduced into California as Zinfandel in the mid 1800’s. Thurston Wolfe was the first winery to plant this variety in Washington State in 1997 at the Zephyr Ridge Vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills. Harvested in mid September at 26 Brix, it was fermented for 10 days in small open top fermenters. After pressing and ageing in new and seasoned American oak for 23 months, it was bottled in August 2023. Big, bold and powerful, this wine compliments rich and spicy foods. Only 73 cases produced and released in November 2023. Retail Price: $30.00
2021 SYRAH
HORSE HEAVEN HILLS – DEAD CANYON VINEYARD
Thurston Wolfe’s 2021 SYRAH is our second vintage of this variety since 2011. It is 100% Syrah produced from the Dead Canyon Vineyard in the Alderdale area of the Horse Heaven Hills. Harvested in late September at 24.6 Brix, it was fermented on skins for 10 days before pressing and aged 21 months in new and seasoned American Oak barrels before bottling. Inky dark color, blueberry, anise and floral aromas complemented by oak spice with soft, rich tannins make this wine enjoyable now through 2031. Suggested food pairings include cheeses, broiled lamb, Sisters’ Ham, spiced sausages and pastas with rich sauces. 98 cases produced and released December 2023. Only available at the winery and select retail accounts. Alcohol 14.5%. Retail Price: $27.50
2021 MALBEC
HORSE HEAVEN HILLS – MCKINLEY SPRINGS VINEYARD
The 2021 MCKINLEY SPRINGS VINEYARD MALBEC is the 13th varietal Malbec produced at Thurston Wolfe from the Mckinley Springs Vineyard. The vineyard is located 30 miles southwest of Prosser in the heart of the Horse Heaven Hills. Fruit was harvested in mid-September at 24 Brix and fermented nine days before light pressing. Wine was aged 20 months in a mixture of French and American oak before bottling in June 2023. The wine has deep garnet color, aromas of blueberry, plum and oak spice, and rich mouth feel with aging potential of 10 plus years. Only 96 cases produced and released August 2023. Alcohol 14.5%. Retail Price: $30.00
THE GEOLOGIST
2021 PREMIUM RED WINE
WASHINGTON STATE – COLUMBIA VALLEY
THE GEOLOGIST was inspired by the dramatic volcanic and fluvial geology of eastern Washington’s viticulture regions. Our front label shows a key component, the Snipes Mountain growing area, with its unique ancestral Columbia River conglomerate soils directly overlying ancient weathered basalt. THE GEOLOGIST captures in the bottle this viticultural legacy as well as recognizing the professional inspiration of one of our family members: geoscientist, Michael Yeaman. Aged 21 months in French and America oak before bottling. Limited production of 123 cases. Alcohol 14.5%. Retail Price: $45.00
CABERNET SAUVIGNON – 40% – SNIPES MOUNTAIN VINEYARD
PETIT VERDOT – 40% – DOUBLE CANYON VINEYARD
MALBEC – 20% – MCKINLEY SPRINGS VINE