Several vintages ago, Washington state’s largest vineyard at 2,800 acres welcomed this Hood River winery to its list of storied clients. Among those is Columbia Crest, which used McKinley Springs fruit in the 2005 Reserve Cab that was Wine Spectator’s No. 1 wine in the world in 2009. With that background, it doesn’t surprise us to see Cathedral Ridge amass 11 Platinums in the … [Read more...] about Cathedral Ridge Winery 2018 McKinley Springs Vineyard Reserve Malbec, Horse Heaven Hills $48
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Thurston Wolfe Winery 2021 McKinley Springs Vineyard Old Vine Chenin Blanc, Horse Heaven Hills $18
Best Buy! Stimson Lane brought Wade Wolfe to Washington state in 1978 to help with its growth. Three years later, McKinley Springs Vineyard planted its Chenin Blanc, and thankfully, Wolfe continues to champion this under-appreciated grape from the Loire. There’s a lovely greeting of Pink Lady apple and honey and whiffs of hay and granite that lead to white peach and a … [Read more...] about Thurston Wolfe Winery 2021 McKinley Springs Vineyard Old Vine Chenin Blanc, Horse Heaven Hills $18
Maryhill Winery 2018 McKinley Springs Vineyard Merlot, Horse Heaven Hills, $48
Of the Leutholds’s 95 career Platinums, 10 of those have been vineyard designates of McKinley Springs, owned and operated by Rob Andrews and brother-in-law Doug Rowell. It’s a fetching example with layers of black raspberry and blueberry compote, backed by spice box notes, rewarding tannins and a pinch of mint. Awards: Cascadia International (gold), Seattle Wine Awards … [Read more...] about Maryhill Winery 2018 McKinley Springs Vineyard Merlot, Horse Heaven Hills, $48
Maryhill Winery 2018 McKinley Springs Vineyard Cinsault, Horse Heaven Hills $54
Three of the past four vintages of Cinsault from McKinley Springs have resulted in a Platinum for Richard Batchelor, which proves that his program with this lesser-known red from the Rhône Valley can serve as a benchmark in the Pacific Northwest. Think of red raspberries, blackberries and blueberries within a smooth and juicy profile that includes a scrape of toast, a pinch of … [Read more...] about Maryhill Winery 2018 McKinley Springs Vineyard Cinsault, Horse Heaven Hills $54
Maryhill Winery 2016 McKinley Springs Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills $46
Richard Batchelor, recently named as Winemaker of the Year at the 2019 Indy International Wine Competition at Purdue University, seems to have a Midas touch with many of his wines. It all starts with the fruit, and the Rowell and Andrews families have transformed McKinley Springs into one of the Washington wine industry’s most important plantings. This Cab was aged in 61% new … [Read more...] about Maryhill Winery 2016 McKinley Springs Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills $46