The beautiful Lake Chelan Valley has always been known for growing the best apples in the world. The same growing conditions are now producing premium wine grapes. Warm days and cool nights, with temperatures moderated by the waters of Lake Chelan, contribute to the perfect environment for world class wine grapes.

These are our current wines:

2008 CHARDONNAY – 578 cases produced           
The color is a pale straw. The aroma and flavor presentation includes rich honeysuckle, ripe pears, hazelnuts, lemons, barrel toast and sweet vanilla bean. The body is very filling and luscious. A nice mineral streak of acidity keeps one’s palate fresh between sips. A perfect companion with pasta, seafood and poultry entrees served with cream sauces and moderate to heavy seasoning. Look for this wine to age gracefully for a solid 4 to 5 years.

2008 VIOGNIER - 300 cases produced

The color is a pale straw. The aroma and flavor presentation includes rich toasted oak, ripe pears, Granny Smith apples, nectarines and sweet vanilla beans. The body is medium plus. Crafted exclusively from Chelan and Okanogan county wine grapes, our Viognier is a classic. Fermented to dryness on French oak, this wine is brimming with peach, pear and tasty oak flavors and aromas. We invite you to enjoy our crisp and refreshing 2008 Viognier wine with meals centered around seafood, poultry or pastas.

2009 PINOT GRIGIO - 530 cases produced

The aromas and flavors present are expected of a luscious, cool climate Pinot Grigio. Beautiful, peaches, pears, apricots and lemon combine for a great flavor and aroma presentation. The French oak introduced toasty oak and vanilla bean notes to this lovely wine. It matches perfectly with sea food and poultry entrees. It makes for a great summer wine and pairs nicely with cold sandwiches and fresh fruit. This wine has an impressive medium plus to full body mouth feel. A good 4-6 year cellar potential exists with this fine wine.

2008 PINOT NOIR ROSE' - 499 cases produced

The cranberry-pink color is a prelude to the beautiful strawberry, cranberry, watermelon flavors and aromas present in this well-balanced off dry rose'. A perfect warm weather wine!

2008 SEMI SWEET GEWURZTRAMINER - 638 cases produced                                       
The color is that of light straw. This Gewurtztraminer has classic German cool climate aromas and flavors. Namely, fabulouse spice, ripe stone fruits and a dash of rose petal. This wine, though sweet, is still firm on the palate. A great summer thirst quencher when served with sandwiches or without food. Our 2007 Gewurtztraminer possesses a solid 4 to 5 years of cellar potential. 

2009 SWEET GEWURTZTRAMINER - 441 cases produced

This fine white wine has a classic German-Alsatian cool climate presentation. Richly scented spice, ripe stone fruits and a dash of rose petal aromas and flavors describe this wine perfectly. Though sweet, it is still firm on the palate.

NV STORMY MOUNTAIN RED – 600 cases produced                           

A beautiful ruby red color is present. Fragrant black cherry, red raspberries, cedar, old fashion damask rose petals and sweet leaf tobacco notes are found on the noseand palate of this medium-bodied wine. This wine’s presentation is quite complex, smooth and civil. It makes for a great match when paired with beef, BBQ and lamb. A solid four to six years of cellar potential. Enjoy!

2008 PINOT NOIR – 497 cases produced           
A gorgeous ruby red - slight purple color pours into one's glass. Aromas of ripe raspberry, violets, cherries and strawberries mixed with black olive, coconut, vanilla and smoke jump from the wine. The body is medium to full. The finish is moderate to long and richly textured. Match with grilled game, lamb, duck, other barbequed red meats or salmon. A solid seven to ten years of cellar potential.

2006 RIVERS BEND ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON -

822 cases produced

The aromas and flavors are focused and plentiful with blackberry, purple plum, and vanilla bean leading the way. The body is medium plus with a rich finish. The tannins are fairly soft yet in sufficient quantities to provide a solid 8 to 10 years of cellar potential. 

2007 RIVERS BEND ESTATE SYRAH - 400 cases produced       
The color is your classic New World very deep red-purple.  The aromas and flavors are bursting with plum, blackberry, vanilla bean and toasty oak notes. This wine has great cellar potential, estimated eight to twelve years of good aging remain yet. Best served with red meats, BBQ and other heavily seasoned foods.

2007 RESERVE SYRAH - Rivers Bend Estate – 199 cases produced               

This wine possesses deep red-purple color. Delicious toasty oak and vanilla bean notes wrap around a juicy core of blackberry and sweet black plum flavors. The tannins are fine grained. Having aged one year in the bottle, this is a wine which requires little time between opening and enjoying. Match with a thick beef steak, tenderloin of pork or spicy BBQ.

2007 MERLOT –696 cases produced                                                                

The deep red color hints at the finesse and depth this wine possesses. Yummy toasty oak and vanilla bean notes wrap around a juicy core of black cherry, chocolate and coffee flavors. The tannins are fine grained yet are still present enough to provide decent aging potential. A good six to ten years of cellar potential exist with this fine wine.     

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