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Basalt Cellars is pleased to announce that our 2007 Merlot (now available for purchase) has received Gold and "Best of Variety" at the 2011 Tri Cities Wine Festival and a Platinum in Wine Press Northwest's 12th Annual Platinum Judging!
Basalt Cellars is also proud to announce that our
2006 Merlot has received a 91 Rating from Wine Enthusiast Magazine! This designation means "Excellent" and "Highly Recommended" from the most knowledgeable wine critics in the business!
Pick of the Month
2006 Bijou Rouge
Winemaker's Notes
"The 2011 vintage has completed its malolactic fermentation and is tasting nicely! Lower alcohols, great fruit and, in general, softer wines may be the story for this cool weather vintage. The Barbera from Sagemoor Vineyard is simply beautiful with some of the best fruit I've tasted in a wine at this stage. Spofford Station Syrah is new for us and we are impressed with the wine their fruit has produced!
Blending trials are under way for the 2010 reds and our greatest challenge looks to be improving wines that will be bottled as single varietals. Bacchus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah are small lots and will likely be Wine Club only so get signed up now for your allocation when these wines are released.
We are grateful the winter weather has been kind to our local vineyard (thus far)! We hope for little moisture and a slow but steady moderation in temperature as the spring season approaches. Cheers!"
~ Rick Wasem
