2009 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
Carpenter Vineyards, Rattlesnake Hills
$24.00  [Order Now]

Subtle barrel aromas are matched beautifully with hints of dried apples and vanillin.  100% Chardonnay

Blending & Aging:   These grapes were immediately pressed and placed into new American Oak upon harvest.  Barrel fermentation was initiated and the wine allowed to ferment and age for 9 months.  

Alcohol content: 13.75%

2010 Pinot Grigio
Cowan Vineyards, Yakima Valley
$18.00  [Order Now]

We make our Pinot Grigio in the dry, crisp Italian style.  This varietal is a pale straw color, and offers hints of citrus and grapefruit flavors.  A terrific sipping wine, it has bright fruit, crisp acidity and undertones of melon and pineapple.  It is wonderful on its own, and sufficiently subtle to be paired with most foods.  

Blending & Aging:   Less than 24 hours contact with skins was allowed for color extraction.  The juice was then placed into stainless tanks for fermentation. Cold stabilization and flavor integration took place over several months before bottling.    

Alcohol content: 13.5%

2007 Cabernet Sauvignon
Tefft Estate Vineyard
Rattlesnake Hills
$28.00  [Order Now]

Our big Cabernet was 3 years in the making, spending 18 months in new and seasoned French oak for more subtle vanillas and barrel toastiness.  Superb integration of a solid tannic framework yields to bold black currant, rich leather and earthy spiciness.  This full-bodied wine can be enjoyed today or laid down for the future.  

Blending & Aging:   This wine was fermented in small lots, then racked into French oak in January 2008.  Barrel aged for 18 months.

Alcohol content: 13.0%

2008 Estate Nebbiolo
Walcher Vineyard, Rattlesnake Hills
$32.00  [Order Now]

Named for the afternoon cloud formations that caress the coast in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy, Nebbiolo is a classic Old World varietal of Barolo and Barbaresco fame.  A bold wine with heavy tannins in its youth, look for this Nebbiolo to still boast the characteristic aroma of roses, raspberries and cherries.  Be sure to save a few bottles for posterity... if you can keep temptation at bay!  

Blending & Aging:   This late ripening estate varietal wine was blended in February 2009, and racked into new old American oak barrels and aged for 10 months then racked into two-year old American oak barrels and aged for an additional 14 months. 

About the harvest:  Our Nebbiolo was harvested in late October, the last varietal to be picked.  Tefft's vineyard is one of just a few in Washington State to grow this prized varietal. 

Alcohol content: 13.5%

2008 Tempranillo
Walcher Vineyard, Rattlesnake Hills
$32.00  [Order Now]

This is our second vintage year for this special Spanish varietal, and it’s rewarding to see how the last 12 months of aging has added even more smooth oak qualities to this favorite at the 2010 Spring Barrel Festival. 

 

Enjoy the smoky violet aromas as they blend with cassis.  This wine features full flavors of black cherries, truffles and light vanilla, braced by moderate tannins and smooth acidity.  This is a great wine to have with steaks or a grilled lamb shank.

Blending & Aging:   This wine was blended in February 2008, and racked into 2-year-old American oak barrels and aged for 21 months. 

Alcohol content: 13.5%
 

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Tefft Cellars Woodinville Tasting Room

Just one mile north of Ste Michelle and Columbia wineries.
 

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