Full Pull Paul Redux

 

On April 29th, I wrote a Review Blog article (posted May 1) about Paul Zitarelli's Full Pull Wines wine store. As I explained in the article, the Full Pull system is to offer wines a few weeks before they arrive in the warehouse, take orders and fill them upon arrival. To learn more, scroll down to the bottom of this page, then back to the previous page, then scroll down to that posting. Since that article, there have been several wines offered by Full Pull that have been reviewed favorably in my Review of Washington Wines. I checked with Paul to find out which wines are still available for ordering from Full Pull. Here they are, together with Full Pull's pricing.

 

2006 Fall Line Cellars, Artz Vineyard Red Blend, Red Mountain (Full Pull TPU $21.99) - Actually, I reviewed the '07 Fall Line (June issue, 18.5 points) which I found to be a bit better than the '06. But the TPU pricing is so great, I'm recommending it. 18+/20 points.

2009 Ross Andrew Pinot Gris, Columbia Gorge, Celilo Vineyard (TPU $16.99) - Paul's recent offering prompted me to try this wine. It's fresh, lively with notes of melon, citrus and a hint of cream,. To be reviewed in the September issue. 18+/20 points.

2007 Grand Reve Collaboration Series III Syrah, Red Mountain (TPU $39.99) - This is reviewed in this month's issue of the Review (August). 19/20 points.

2005 Nicholas Cole Cellars "Camille" Walla Walla Valley (TPU $25.99) - This Sangiovese-Cabernet blend was not included in my January 2009 Focus article on Nicholas Cole, but it would have been rated 18.5 points. For under $26, it's a steal.

2005 Nicholas Cole "Michele" Walla Walla Valley (TPU $38.99) - I found this Bordeaux-style blend to be so stunning that I gave it 19.5/20 points in the January 2009 issue.

2009 Syncline Gruner Veltliner, Columbia Gorge, Underwood Mountain Vineyard (TPU $17.79) - This is another wine that Full Pull turned me on to. It's an intriguing, offbeat type of white wine from a grape originating in Austria. To be reviewed in September, 18+/20 points.

2008 Maison Bleue "La Montagnette" Grenache, Yakima Valley (TPU $17.99) - I found Jon Martinez' La Montagnette to a fine example of Grenache in the April issue. 18.5/20 points.

2009 Dowsett Family Gewurztraminer, Columbia Gorge, Celilo Vineyard (TPU $17.69) - Another fine white from the noted Celilo Vineyard above the Columbia River. Reviewed in the July Review issue. 18+/20 points.

2009 Hestia Cellars Chenin Blanc, Columbia Valley (TPU $13.49) - Owner/winemaker Shannon Jones does a great job with this underrated white variety. 18+/20 points.

2007 Rasa Vineyards "Principia" Reserve Syrah, Columbia Valley (TPU $76.99) - A compelling wine, Pinto and Billo Naravane's Principia is the second wine to be rated 20/20 points in the Review.

 

Washington Wine Tastings at Esquin in August

 

In Esquin Wine Merchants' August newsletter, there is a schedule of tastings of Washington Wines. There are quite a few wineries for which I have high regard that will be represented at these events. These will be great opportunities to try their wines. Here's a schedule:

 

Cru Selections Boutique Wineries - Thursday, August 5   5-6:30 p.m.

Trust & Airfield Wineries - Saturday, August 7  2-5 p.m.

Haystack, McCrea & Sinclair Wineries - Thursday, August 12  5-6:0 p.m.

VaPiano & Seven Hills Vineyards - Saturday, August 14  2-5 p.m.

Hestia & William Church Wineries - Thursday, August 19  5-6:30 p.m.

Baer & Cadaretta Wineries - Thursday, August 26  5-6:30 p.m.

Gilbert Cellars & CAVU - Saturday, August 28  2-5 p.m.