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2002 Gold Digger Cellars Merlot
  • Appellation: Washington
  • Winemaker: Mike Buckmiller
  • Tasting Notes: This classic dry Merlot has traditional varietal characteristics with boysenberry, vanilla bean, and spicy aromas followed by juicy black cherries, blackberries and currant flavors, with notes of tabacco, leather, and sandalwood. You will find this wine well intergrated with rich tannins and oak as it takes you to a lengthy finish of coffee, chocolate, and clove. Food Pairings: Serve with a grilled rib-eye or a venison roast. Also pairs well with leg of lamb and many other red mea... ...read more
  • Acclaim: SILVER MEDAL – Northwest Wine Summit 2005, Timberline, ORBRONZE MEDAL – Florida State Fair International Wine Competition 2005, Tampa, FL
  • 916 cases produced
  • Question? Comment? winery@okanoganwine.com
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    2003 Merlot
  • Appellation: Washington
  • Winemaker: Mike Buckmiller
  • This classic dry Merlot has traditional dark fruit characteristics with boysenberry, vanilla bean and spicy aromas followed by juicy black cherries, blackberries and currant flavors, with notes of sweet tobacco and sandal-wood. The rich, yet smooth tannins are well integrated with oak and the extended finish finds hints mocha and clove.
  • Acclaim: Silver Medal - Northwest Wine Summit 2006, Timberline, ORRated "Oustanding" by Wine Press Northwest, Winter 2006-2007 issue.
  • 833 cases produced
  • Question? Comment? winery@okanoganwine.com
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    2002 Gold Digger Cellars Pinot Noir
  • Appellation: Washington
  • Winemaker: Mike Buckmiller
  • Tasting Notes: This full-bodied Pinot Noir was aged in French oak barrels and produced from 100% estate grown grapes in the Okanogan. The wine has red cedar and raspberry aromas with textured layers of dried cherries, boysenberries and mineral flavors in its soft, velvety mid-palate. This wine concludes offering spice and currant notes on the round generous finish. Food Pairings: Pinot Noir is the most versatile wine to pair with food. Try it with salmon, red meat and pork dishes or a vegetarian... ...read more
  • Acclaim: GOLD MEDAL - 2005 Hilton Head Wine FestivalSILVER - 2005 San Francisco ChronicleSILVER - 2004 Tri-Cities Wine FestivalBRONZE - 2005 New World CompetitionBEST BUY: Wine Press Northwest, Summer '05
  • 506 cases produced
  • Question? Comment? winery@okanoganwine.com
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    2003 Bench Rock Red Blend
  • Appellation: Washington
  • Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah,
  • Winemaker: Mike Buckmiller
  • This dry red wine was aged for 20 months in oak barrels and is a blend of 56% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Syrah. It has aromas of spice, dark fruit and hints of vanilla with rich flavors of cherries, black berries and mocha. Notes of white pepper linger in the lengthy finish.
  • Acclaim: Silver - Pacific Rim Silver - Hilton Head Silver - Florida International Silver - Grand Harvest Silver - Seattle Wine Society
  • 1019 cases produced
  • Question? Comment? winery@okanoganwine.com
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    2004 Chardonnay
  • Appellation: Washington
  • Winemaker: Mike Buckmiller
  • This full-bodied, dry white wine is barrel fermented and starts with aromas of apples & tropical fruit. Flavors of pears and pineapple unfold on the palate with a creamy mouth feel of butter and vanilla wrapping up the extended finish.
  • Acclaim: Bronze Medal- 2006 Florida State Fair International Wine Competition
  • 869 cases produced
  • Question? Comment? winery@okanoganwine.com
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    2004 Rose of Merlot
  • Appellation: Washington
  • Rosé of Merlot
  • Winemaker: Mike Buckmiller
  • Tasting Notes: This dry Rosé is produced from 100% Merlot that was left on the skins for 18 hours and then pressed, giving the wine it’s pretty pink color. It is light and refreshing with aromas and flavors of cherry, strawberry and spice with notes of butterscotch.Food Pairings: Enjoy this wine with light summer meals including many entrees from the grill, vegetarian dishes and hearty salads. Is the weather too hot for red wine? Use this Rose as a cool summer red wine. Serve 20-30 minutes out o... ...read more
  • Acclaim: Bronze Medal- 2006 Florida State Fair International Wine Competition
  • 144 cases produced
  • Question? Comment? winery@okanoganwine.com
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