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Walter Dacon Wines	Shelton, WA 98584	www.walterdaconwines.com
50 SE Skookum Inlet RoadX Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 426-5913 Fax : 360 426-0523 Email: winemaker@walterdaconwines.com Tasting room hours: --- (Map) Tasting room hours Wednesday through Sunday by appointment only.	Lloyd and Ann began home winemaking in 2000. They had enjoyed experimenting with different wines for many years and wanted to give their own ideas a try. Their first attempts turned out so well that their friends began encouraging them to think in the direction of starting their own winery. Shortly after they made the leap and begin taking serious winemaking classes at UC Davis. For the next few years they studied everything they could about making wines and opening a winery. In 2003 the State of WA and the Federal Government granted the Anderson's a permit to open Walter Dacon Wines. Their first crush in the fall of 03, with friends and family gathered around, was the beginning celebration of their first vintages. Their inaugural wines were put in the barrels by November and while they aged, work began on the tasting room. By May of 2005, the tasting room was open and all of the 2003 vintages made their debut. It was then that C'est Syrah Belle, C'est Syrah Beaux and C'est Syrah Magnifique, had their grand entrance onto the Washington wine scene. By the next year Wine Spectator had rated their Belle 89 pts, the Beaux 88 pts and their Magnifique received an amazing 91 pts, the winery was off and running. The tasting room was a hit from the beginning, with the meticulously restored, vintage circulation desk from the Fremont Library in Seattle Wa, circa 1917, to the expertly hand crafted art that hangs above the tasting bar. The portrait of Lloyd's grandfather, Walter Dacon hangs proudly over the entire winery. Today guests, volunteers and winetasters from all over the world come to Walter Dacon to "Experience the Rhone", as they drive through the one-of-a-kind wrought iron gate created by local and national artist Nancy Moore, the guests at Walter Dacon feel that they have arrived at one of the Northwest's most charming boutique wineries. When you decide to visit the majestic Olympic Peninsula, stopping by Walter Dacon is a "must destination". Close to the beautiful shores of Hood Canal (the only fiord in the lower 48) and minutes away from hiking, kayaking and 5 star accommodations, Walter Dacon and it's fabulous wines and tasting room, create a true wine lovers experience. Washington Wine Report Walter Dacon Video
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	After earning a degree in Silviculture at the University of California, Berkeley in 1974, Lloyd made a career of nurturing and sustaining the timberlands of Washington State. In 2002 he followed his passion for fine wine and began studying Enology and Viticulture at UC Davis and at Chemeketa College in Salem, Oregon. Today, he continues to be a seeker of elegance and finesse in his winemaking style. Seattle Wine Awards 2009 Video
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Red ------------- ---	2013 Grenache Appellation: Columbia Valley Winemaker: Lloyd Anderson Medium bodied...offering elegance, robustness and roundness. It is full of flavor and is also food friendly. The wine ends with a spicy impression that is slightly smoky and offers mineral tension on the long, drawn-out finish. Question? Comment? winemaker@walterdaconwines.com Visit: www.walterdaconwines.com	$42.00 Regular as of 10/10	Email Tastings by Appointment "Tasting room hours Wednesday through Sunday by appointment only.["
Red ------------- ---	2013 Mourvedre Appellation: Wahluke Slope Winemaker: Loyd Anderson Bright, clean, powerful, extracted cherry with hints of rhubarb. The aromas of raspberry jam, with floral overtones, are complimented by subtle oak smokiness which leads to intense flavors of plums and allspice. Wonderfully expansive fine grain tannins and firm acidity layer in harmony with nicely balanced fruit. Thoroughly enjoyable in its youth, this wine will emerge even better with age. Question? Comment? winemaker@walterdaconwines.com Visit: www.walterdaconwines.com	$42.00 Regular as of 10/10	Email Tastings by Appointment "Tasting room hours Wednesday through Sunday by appointment only.["
Red ------------- ---	2013 Sangiovese Appellation: Wahluke Slope Winemaker: Lloyd Anderson Freshly unearthed truffles and pencil shavings define the aroma of this wine. A hint of allspice, fresh strawberry and red currant essence extends onto the palate. Bold and unpretentious, this wine flirts with youthful power and abundance. medium in weight and balanced by ample acidity and a long finish, our Sangiovese begs to be paired with food. Winemakers Video Filmed by Linda Helms SeattleWineBlogger Question? Comment? winemaker@walterdaconwines.com Visit: www.walterdaconwines.com	$35.00 Regular as of 10/10	Email Tastings by Appointment "Tasting room hours Wednesday through Sunday by appointment only.["
Red ------------- ---	2014 C'est Syrah Belle Appellation: Columbia Valley Winemaker: Lloyd Anderson Concentrated sweet berry fruit with hints of violet and semi-sweet cocoa on the nose. Wonderfully expansive and ripe. Rich and round in the mouth and smoothly drinkable now. 53 cases produced Question? Comment? winemaker@walterdaconwines.com Visit: www.walterdaconwines.com	$35.00 Regular as of 10/10	Email Tastings by Appointment "Tasting room hours Wednesday through Sunday by appointment only.["
Red ------------- ---	2017 C'est Syrah Beaux Appellation: Columbia Valley Winemaker: Lloyd Anderson Sweet, rich vanilla, minerals and oak barrel aromas lead into the dark, ripe black fruit spiciness of this wine. Bright, clean powerful, extracted cherry and berry flavors are supported by an aggressive yet not overshadowing oak presence that pleases the palate. 218` cases produced Question? Comment? winemaker@walterdaconwines.com Visit: www.walterdaconwines.com	$42.00 Regular as of 10/10	Email Tastings by Appointment "Tasting room hours Wednesday through Sunday by appointment only.["
Red ------------- ---	2013 Skookum Red Appellation: Columbia Valley Blend of Sangiovese, Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre Winemaker: Lloyd Anderson Our super Tuscan style red wine...a blend of 46% Sangiovese, 30% Syrah, 17% Greanche, and 5% Mourvedre. fresh blackberries define the aroma of this wine. A hint of strawberry and black fruit essence extends onto the palate and is just lively enough not to be too tart. Smooth and refreshing with only minimal tannin makes this wine an excellent complement to summer fare. Question? Comment? winemaker@walterdaconwines.com Visit: www.walterdaconwines.com	$24.00 Regular as of 10/10	Email Tastings by Appointment "Tasting room hours Wednesday through Sunday by appointment only.["
Red ------------- ---	NV Private Tasting for 10 w/Gourmet Hors d'Oeuvres Appellation: Columbia Valley Blend of Syrah, Sangiovese, Grenache, Winemaker: Lloyd Anderson Washington's Best Tasting Room Washington's Best Tasting Room Question? Comment? winemaker@walterdaconwines.com Visit: www.walterdaconwines.com	$200.00 Regular as of 10/10	Email Tastings by Appointment "Tasting room hours Wednesday through Sunday by appointment only.["
White ---	2019 Skookum White Appellation: Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc Winemaker: Lloyd Anderson This vibrant Sauvignon Blanc opens with aromas of citrus and passion fruit. Bright flavors of gooseberry, grapefruit and guava lead to a crisp finish buffered nicely by juicy lip smacking acidity. 168 cases produced Question? Comment? winemaker@walterdaconwines.com Visit: www.walterdaconwines.com	$22.00 Regular as of 10/10	Email Tastings by Appointment "Tasting room hours Wednesday through Sunday by appointment only.["

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