Charles Auclair’s continued fascination with Red Mountain for Bordeaux varieties — red and white — pays off again as usual, however the Woodinville winemaker’s blend barely qualified for this comparative tasting with Merlot accounting for 75% of the bottling. His three best barrels of Merlot from Heart of The Hill Vineyard were joined by a barrel of Cabernet Franc from Artz … [Read more...] about Auclair Winery 2018 Right Blend Red Wine, Red Mountain $40.00
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Auclair Winery 2013 Artz Vineyard Right Blend, Red Mountain, $39
Woodinville winemaker Charlie Auclair remains devoted to the vineyard of the late Fred Artz, relying on the Red Mountain site to create this tribute to Right Bank Bordeaux-style blend of Merlot (73%) and Cabernet Franc (25%) with a splash of Petit Verdot from nearby Heart of the Hill Vineyard. Engaging aromas of dark chocolate, cinnamon and nutmeg include rose petal, sage and … [Read more...] about Auclair Winery 2013 Artz Vineyard Right Blend, Red Mountain, $39
Auclair Winery 2013 Artz Vineyard Cabernet Franc, Red Mountain, $42
Woodinville vintner Charlie Auclair bottles a Right Bank-style blend, but he also offers a bright, standalone expression of Cabernet Franc from historic Artz Vineyard on Red Mountain. It captures much of what Francophiles seek, opening with aromas of sweet herbs and sage with black cherry, cinnamon, blueberry pie and potting soil earthiness. There’s a bright richness to the … [Read more...] about Auclair Winery 2013 Artz Vineyard Cabernet Franc, Red Mountain, $42
Auclair Winery 2013 Artz Vineyard Left Blend Red Wine, Red Mountain, $48
The late Fred Artz was a key figure in the development of vineyards on Red Mountain, and Woodinville boutique winemaker Charlie Auclair continues to pay homage with this Bordeaux blend that’s heavy on Cabernet Sauvignon (80%) and new French oak (75%). Aromas of red cherry and cassis are joined by California red peppercorn, cinnamon bark and a pinch of dried herbs. It turns a … [Read more...] about Auclair Winery 2013 Artz Vineyard Left Blend Red Wine, Red Mountain, $48
Auclair Winery 2015 Artz Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Red Mountain, $20
Charlie Auclair uses this Sauvignon Blanc to offer a taste of history - wine using the first commercially harvested vinifera grapes from the earliest crush in Washington history. On Aug. 6, he pulled from the late Fred Artz’s plantings for a blend of Sauvignon Blanc (75%) and Sèmillon, which he sent through a program of 50 percent barrel fermentation. It starts with aromas of … [Read more...] about Auclair Winery 2015 Artz Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Red Mountain, $20