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Two great new releases are now available from Gamache Vintners.
2007 Boulder Red
This year’s blend consists of:36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Malbec, 23% Syrah, and 5% Cabernet Franc.
2007 Cabernet Franc
The 2007 Cabernet Franc, our second 100% varietal bottling, opens with aromas of blackberries, black cherries, and blueberries. These scents are all complimented by the smooth, robust flavors of ripe, dark fruits.
GOLD MEDAL West Coast Wine Competition
SILVER MEDAL Seattle Wine Awards
SILVER MEDAL Los Angleles Intnl Wine & Spirits Competition
Before you fire up that barbeque this holiday, take a minute to check out our website or stop by the tasting room for savings on two amazing wines, 2005 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and 2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon! These featured wines are 25% off the regular retail price, and are the perfect compliment to your holiday barbecue.
Also, do not forget about our Vintage Closeout Special on the 2007 Estate Riesling. Crisp citrus flavors and refreshing acidity make this a beautiful companion to the warm summer weather. Priced at only $12 a bottle, you can’t go wrong!
Seattle Wine Awards
Double Gold – 2006 Estate Merlot
Gold – 2007 Estate Malbec
Silver – 2007 Estate Cabernet Franc
Outstanding – 2008 Estate Viognier
Los Angeles International Wine and Spirits Competition
Gold – 2008 Estate Viognier
Silver – 2006 Estate Merlot
Silver – 2007 Estate Cabernet Franc
West Coast Wine Competition
Gold – 2007 Estate Cabernet Franc
Silver – 2007 Estate Riesling
Bronze – 2008 Estate Viognier
We have just sold the last few cases of the 2005 Estate Merlot. We will be releasing the 2006 Merlot on Spring Barrel Tasting weekend (April 23 – 25), so make sure to stop by and taste it.
Truly one of a kind! What sets Grand Harvest Awards apart from the rest? One word…terroir. Established in 1990, it is the only wine-judging event in North America that is based on terroir – a group of vineyards (or even vines) from the same region, belonging to a specific appellation, and sharing the same type of soil, weather conditions, grapes and wine making savoir-faire, which contribute to give its specific personality to the wine.
In other competitions, this factor is ignored. At the Grand Harvest, judges taste wines with other wines of the same appellation. Thus, with cross-regional competition removed, the inherent quality of wines can be seen without the influences that sometimes eclipse even a wine of very high quality.
Send the perfect gift this Valentine’s Day, Gamache Vintners 2005 Estate Merlot! Through Valentine’s Day we will be offering a 3 bottle pack of of our 2005 Estate Merlot for $54 (regularly $72) with a $5 flat shipping rate for UPS ground shipments. If you order online your shipping discount will not be automatically applied, but shipping will be discounted when we bill your credit card. Valentine’s day is quickly approaching, and our supplies of Merlot are dwindling, so do not wait to order!
We are pleased to announce the release of our 2008 Estate Viognier. Join us for Thanksgiving in Wine Country to try this amazing new release paired with Curried Butternut Squash Soup.
Be sure and take advantage of the sale prices on both our 2007 Estate Viognier and our 2005 Estate Merlot. Both are discounted to 25% off our regular price.
We have just released our 2005 Syrah, 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Many have touted the ‘05 vintage as one of the best ever for the state of Washington, and these wines all deliver!
Come and join us at our new tasting room in Prosser’s Vintner’s Village. We are located at 505 Cabernet Ct across from Milbrandt and Wine ‘O Clock. We will be open for business starting on Saturday, August 8th at 10am.
We hope to see you there!
2006 Boulder Red Double Gold
2006 Cabernet Franc Silver
2005 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze
“Broad and generous with an airy feel to the texture and nice density to the dark berry, pepper and licorice flavors, hinting at tobacco as the finish persists impressively.”
This wine will be available in July, so get it while you can!
As we prepare for our move to Prosser we are blowing out the last remaining cases of 2004 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2004 Estate Syrah. Both are currently 25% off, and sure to go fast!
Our 2006 Estate Cabernet Franc and 2006 Estate Malbec, both scheduled to be released in April, have been scored “Excellent” in Wine Press Northwest’s Bourdeaux Gems tasting.
2006 Estate Cabernet Franc “aromas of peppercorns, blueberries and cloves, followed by round, ripe, hedonistic flavors of blackberries and plums backed with velvety tannins and sweet spices.”
2006 Estate Malbec “opens with aromas of sweet spices and blackberries, followed by juicy flavors of blackberries and a streak of minerality. One judge described this wine as “sexy.” Ooh-la-la.”
Gamache Vintners’ 2005 Estate Malbec is now completely sold out! We will be releasing our 2006 Malbec in April.
#40 Gamache Vintners 2005 Estate Syrah
“Scents of bacon fat, leather, and black cherries.”
#64Gamache Vintners 2004 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
“Spicy, intense black currant flavors. A universally well-regarded cab that’s a no-brainer holiday gift for anyone on your list.”
We are proud to announce that Gamache Vintners 2005 Estate Merlot received the Gold medal at the third annual Seattle Wine Awards. We are also extremely excited that the 2004 Reserve Cabernet won a Silver medal, and the 2005 Estate Syrah was selected for the Vintners Honor – Outstanding Syrah Award.
Grand Awards of Excellence are earned by the top scoring wines – 1st / 2nd / 3rd – in each varietal/price category. The Vintner’s Honor ~ Outstanding Wine Award recognizes wines that have received a minimum scoring consensus to be eligible for an award.
In Seattle Magazine’s third annual wine awards Gamache Vintners 2004 Estate Syrah was selected as the Best Syrah over $20.
“Bob and Roger Gamache have been growing some of the best grapes in the State since 1982 in their eponymous vineyard and now they have begun making some incredible wines as well. Their estate-grown Syrah highlights why Washington Syrah is gaining accolades. This first release is a luscious, complex combination of smoky, meaty aromas, a silky feel on the tongue, and intense dark cherry fruit and peppery spice with balancing acidity. A great match for grilled lamb or beef.”
89 Gamache 2004 Gamche Vintners Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon “This 50-50 blend from two well-established vineyards is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Young and stiff and still quite tannic, it shows compact cassis and blackberry fruit with an earthy underpinning, a hint of stem that adds some bite to the tannins. As time smooths it and softens the tannins, more of the concentrated fruit should emerge; it’s well made and balanced; a fine example of Washington Cabernet Sauvignon done in a classic Bordeaux style.”
89 Gamache Vintners Estate Cabernet Sauvignon “Consistent with the rather lean house style this opens with herbal aromas set against firm, varietal cassis and blue plum fruit. The grapes cpme from a block planted in 1985. Some barrel spice adds cinnamon to the nose, and there is a touch of Cab Franc (6%)in the blend, which stiffens up the tannins. Retasting this wine after it had spent a few extra months in the bottle, its smoothed out a bit, and the sweet black-cherry fruit has moved forward. This should age really well. Cellar Selection”
90 Gamache Vintners 2004 Estate Syrah “this is young, tangy, juicy, and sweet, with ripe but quite tart fruit, showing plenty of acid and citrus rind. the toasty oak flavors are front and center, and delicious. All the Gamache red wines will benefit from additional bottle age, which will soften and meld the bacon fat, herb, and sharp spice flavors. There is a lot of potential here for further development. Editors’ Choice”
The results of Wine Press Northwest’s 8th annual Platinum Juding have recently been released, and Gamache Vintners faired very well.
The Platinum Judging gathered together over 258 wines which had earned top medals at one of more than 30 competitions that the editors of Wine Press Northwest monitor throughout the year.
Our 2004 Estate Syrah was awarded a Platinum Medal, and was described as a “lusciuos and sexy Syrah that opens with aromas of blackberries, spicy oak, a hint of tobacco, and even black corinthian leather. On the palate are lush flavors of ripe dark fruit, chocolate and such spices as rosemary, thyme, and mint. It’s a complex red wine with an extensive finish.”
Also honored was our 2004 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, which took double gold. The Cabernet was described as having “aromas of dark fruit and toasted oak and intense flavors of black cherries and black olives.”
Platinum awards were given to “the best of the best,” while wines earning double gold were considered to be “among the best wines in the Pacific Northwest.”
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon “Purple- colored, it delivers aromas of pain grille, plum, and black currant. This is followed by a soft, plush wine with ripe flavors.”
2004 Estate Syrah “saturated opaque purple with a smoky, slightly kinky nose of leather, sausage and blueberry compote. Supple-textured, forward, and tasty.”
Paul Gregutt, wine columnist for the Seattle Times, has recently released the book Washington Wines and Wineries: The Essential Guide. This book examines Wshington’s top vineyards, wineries, wines, and newcomers to watch.
Gamache Vintners is featured in the “rookies” section. The rookies group is comprised of wineries which have produced less than five vintages, but whose “early results are exceptional.” Paul writes ” Gamache certainly has access to great fruit, so everything it makes for its own vines is giong to be worth hunting for.”
Gamache Vintners Cabernet and Syrah are also featured on the list of best vaietally labeled bottles.
Paul Gregutt, wine writer for the Seattle Times, recently featured Gamache Vintners in his article titled “The growth of the state’s grower-winemakers.”
“I first brought the wines of Gamache Vintners to your attention in a column written in March 2005, when these Columbia Basin growers had just released their first cabernet. Another brother operation, the Gamache vineyards date back to the early 1980s. Bob and Roger Gamache (pronounced guh-MASH) have grown grapes for such prestige wines as Northstar merlot, Eroica riesling and Columbia Crest reserve cabernets. Abeja, Long Shadows and Tamarack are also customers.
Gamache Vintners’ production is up to 3,000 cases, and the lineup is expanding as the brothers add new plantings of such trendy varietals as malbec and roussanne. Gamache wines are made by Charlie Hoppes, and their new winery will be located adjacent to his Fidélitas winery on the lower slopes of Red Mountain.
Why did they get into winemaking after two decades as successful growers? “We were swallowed up for years by the big company [Ste. Michelle],” says Bob Gamache. “We wanted to see what we could do on our own. People have picked up on the fact that we make 100 percent varietal, 100 percent estate wines. They say there’s something different about this. It made us think we might have accidentally stumbled on something here,” he says with a grin.
Personally, I love the pure varietal/estate vineyard concept, but it is very difficult to do well. Gamache has all the necessary ingredients to make it a success: established vines and a track record for carefully nurturing them, an experienced winemaker and a clear sense of varietal character.
It all comes through nicely in the 2005 Estate Merlot ($24) and 2004 Estate Syrah ($28), substantial wines that are still quite young and a bit rough around the edges. The 2004 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ($28) breaks the pure-varietal mold slightly with the addition of about 6 percent cabernet franc. Nonetheless, it’s a very firm, spicy and attractive wine from vines that were planted in 1985.”
2004 Reserve Cabernet wins Silver!
2004 Cabernet wins Bronze!
2004 Estate Syrah wins Silver!
For 67 years, thic competition has showcased the finest vintages from countries throughout the world, and illustrated time and again why this wine competition is considered one of the most prestigious.
Just in time for summer our, our second Estate Viognier is now available. Bottled on June 12th, this wine will really benefit from a few more weeks in the bottle, but if you can’t wait it is available.
2004 Cabernet Wins GOLD!
2004 Sryah Wins Bronze!
The Northwest Wine Summit is managed by VinoChallenge, LLC. It focuses exclusively on wines produced in the Northwest, specifically, wines from Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.
Syrah wins Silver!
The Grand Award of Excellence is earned by the top scoring wines in each varietal/price category. Wine must receive a minimum scoring consensus to be eligible for awards.
2004 Estate Syrah wins Gold!
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon wins Silver!
Truly one-of-a-kind, wines submitted to the Grand Harvest Awards are judged according to terroir or the context of their own viticultural area. The goal of the Grand Harvest Awards has been, and continues to be, to identify the finest examples from each viticultural region.
Top 30 Cabernets of 2006
#19 Gamache Vintners 2003 Reserve Cabernet
#29 Gamache Vintners 2003 Estate Cabernet
Top 20 Syrahs of 2006
#8 Gamache Vintners 2003 Estate Syrah
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“Both of these outstanding vineyards contributed equally to this older (25+ years) vines Cabernet. It’s sleek and sappy, and it serves up a full spectrum of berries as only Washington Cab can. Young, primary fruit flavors carry a lot of snap at the moment, and the bright acids suggest that a few more years in bottle will continue to improve this impressive effort.” P.G.
Great News! Our tasting room is now open thursday through monday from 10 unitl 5.
We are pleased to announce that our first Estate Merlot is now available. The total production was only 160 cases, so get it now before its gone.
GOLD
2003 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
SILVER
2003 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Our “VELIDA”, Estate Viognier is available for purchase. It is blowing out the door. It has a velvety mouth feel and is a great alternative to Chardonnay.
The Jefferson Cup is a country wide invitational competition. There were 540 wine competing and Gamache Vintners 2003 Estate Syrah was awarded the GREAT AMERICAN WINE award and the 2003 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon the upper award of Jefferson Cup Honoree. Recognizing this wine “as an example of a wine with extrodinary character, personality and integrity, represenative not only of it’s region and variety in the American marketplace, but of wine throughout the world”.
Best of Washington Wines
2003 Gamache Vintners Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
2003 Gamache Vintners Estate Cabrenet Sauvignon
2003 Estate Syrah
See article in the February issue of CEO Magazine for full details
Gamache Vintners 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2003 Estate Syrah received GOLD ratings in Wine Press Northwests Platinum Tasting.
More praise from the Seattle Times Wine Adviser, Paul Gregutt:
...the Gamache brothers have followed up their outstanding 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon (the winery’s first release) with a blockbuster 2003 syrah, again from the estate vineyards… I expect great things from Gamache in the future.
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Gamache Vintners was listed among the Seattle Times Wine Adivser’s list of rising stars.