NEWS
June 2010
A late spring gives us healthy leaves and canes but few bud breaks. In the estate vineyard short-cropping and bud selection is underway as we determine which canes to use for the 2010 vintage. A paltry prediction for 2010 estate harvest yields is made-up for by the 1800 to 2000 cases of 2009 whites we are now in the process of releasing.
The new whites, of course, are from both the estate vineyard and the Yakima Valley growers we are so proud to be working with. Special kudos have gone to our Riesling, the Gewurztraminer and our Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc blend. We are currently bottling a Reserve Chardonnay and a Rosetta Blanc to round-out what is becoming a prominent offering of whites for every palate.
Long a favorite, with plenty of stock on hand, we are offering terrific discounts on Viognier and Pinot Gris.
The last of the 2007 and 2008 vintage reds are also in current release. To answer the whites, there are 4500 to 5000 cases of reds available. Tempranillo and Zinfandel are wonderful additions to our cellar. As our winemaking staff continues to work with whatever exciting grapes they find, no matter how limited the supply, we often produce as few as 40 cases of something and it turns out to be fabulous and also gone in a heartbeat.
After many requests, the Mount Baker Vineyards Wine Club has been launched to give our regular customers and new friends, as well, first choice at many of our most interesting and rare wines, as well as old favorites and great bargains. You can sign up for the Wine Club from the links on this page.
Looking for a bright spot in a gloomy economy ?
Visit the tasting room to try the new releases from our winter and spring bottlings. These are great new wines at very reasonable prices - from Spaghetti Red to top-of-the-line Reserve and Limited Releases.
NEW RELEASES
2007 DOLCETTO, Proprietor's Limited Release
2008 ZINFANDEL, Proprietor's Limited Release
2007 CABERNET FRANC, Proprietor's Limited Release
2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Barrel Select
2008 PINOT GRIS, Barrel Select
2007 PETIT VERDOT, Proprietor's Limited Release
2007 VIOGNIER, Proprietor's Limited Release
2007 MARSANNE, Proprietor's Limited Release
2007 VIOGNIER, Washington State
2007 SYRAH, Washington State
2008 SEMI-SAUV, Reserve
2009 RIESLING, Proprietor's Limited Release
2008 GEWURZTRAMINER, Proprietor's Limited Release
2009 CHARDONNAY, Reserve
