A visionary wine showcasing three varieties that are stellar in our growing region, but not traditionally blended together. This unique combination provides a mélange of structure, fruit and complexity that represents the pinnacle of excellence in Columbia Valley grape growing and Washington state winemaking.

We craft our Columbia Valley Cabernet to highlight concentrated Washington red fruit in an accessible style. This is an inviting Cab with plenty of complexity and structure with silky tannins. It’s also very versatile with food.

We crafted this Red Mountain Cab to highlight the ripe fruit characteristics and intense aromatics and focused tannins reflective of this very hot and dry region. Our wine offers aromas and flavors of black cherry, cardamom spice and dark chocolate with an elegant structure and refined tannins.

Eroica XLC was crafted in an upright oak cask with native yeast fermentation and aged for 12 months on full lees (the spent yeast). This method brings a supple texture to the wine, incredible depth and complexity of flavors.

Looking for the fresher, more complex wines, I found myself turning to our Canoe Ridge Estate vineyard. At 77% it is the largest this vineyard has ever been in the Artist Series; the site is maturing before our eyes, making the perfect combination of density and restraint. 13% from Dean Canyon Vineyard, is blended with Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon from Lawrence Vineyard (10%). This fruit brings color, weight and a touch of herb notes. This 25th anniversary vintage of Artist Series is going to be very special. Enjoy!

This wine showcases vibrant character notes of ripe berries, violets and a long, velvety finish.

Looking for the fresher, more complex wines, I found myself turning to our Canoe Ridge Estate vineyard. At 77% it is the largest this vineyard has ever been in the Artist Series; the site is maturing before our eyes, making the perfect combination of density and restraint. 13% from Dean Canyon Vineyard, is blended with Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon from Lawrence Vineyard (10%). This fruit brings color, weight and a touch of herb notes. This 25th anniversary vintage of Artist Series is going to be very special. Enjoy!

"I haven’t made a Zinfandel since my California days some 15 years ago. Fun to go “back to the future” with my first Washington state version. Classic Zin characters of light raspberry jam and toast, I added just a touch of Syrah to fill out the palate but still keep the wonderful “Zinnyness. Enjoy!" – Bob Bertheau, winemaker

This stunning vineyard sits on a south-facing wind-swept slope high above the Columbia River. The vines are planted in soils of flood deposits that are more than 10,000 years old. Complex and elegant wine with focused flavors and silky elegant tannins.

When we get to release the varietal handcuffs and blend whatever we want together it is just darn fun. These 100% Canoe Ridge Estate red wines demonstrate nuance, complexity and sheer Horse Heaven Hills AVA style.

Counoise (pronounced ‘coon-wahz’) hails from France’s Rhone Valley. Often used for blending, this year’s fruit was destined for bottling as a single varietal. It displays spice akin to Mourvèdre with tannins and berry expression similar to Grenache; an intriguing wine to expand the palate and delight the senses.

The Ethos Syrah represents the ultimate combination of power and softness. The wine offers rich dark blackberry fruit among layers of complexity and a sweet finish.

Looking for the fresher, more complex wines, I found myself turning to our Canoe Ridge Estate vineyard. At 77% it is the largest this vineyard has ever been in the Artist Series; the site is maturing before our eyes, making the perfect combination of density and restraint. 13% from Dean Canyon Vineyard, is blended with Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon from Lawrence Vineyard (10%). This fruit brings color, weight and a touch of herb notes. This 25th anniversary vintage of Artist Series is going to be very special. Enjoy!

With this warmer vintage, we selected a few cooler sites to add balance, richness and layers − the ultimate goal for the Artist Series blend. Crafted from four varieties in a beautiful, plush vintage, the blend exudes perfect Washington state structure with desired elegance.

The color is deep purple with ruby highlights. Decadent, boysenberry compote and graham cracker aromas are complimented by juicy, jammy fruit flavors. A very warm vineyard site provides a luscious, smooth mouthfeel followed by a silky, soft finish.

Sémillon may be the most overlooked Noble Grape. It's unique and it's the backbone of great Bordeaux-style whites. In this vintage 64% of the wine fermented in neutral oak adding natural richness and 36% fermented in stainless steel to maintain vibrant flavors of fig, melon, and honey!

Delicate yet structured style of Cabernet, brimming with Horse Heaven Hills AVA qualities. Bright red cherry, fresh brambles, hints of cherry cola and gentle toasted oak. Signature powdery, dusty tannins that are food friendly but also light enough to enjoy on its own. Fresh aromas on the nose and fresh flavors on the palate.

Using the yeast naturally occurring on the grapes in the vineyard allows this wine to show the complexity and depth that slower and more diverse fermentations can yield. Bright berry notes jump out but give way to cucumber and herbs.