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Lost River 2003 Sémillon (Columbia Valley (WA))

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Price $14

What a score! This is sexy semillon, kissed with honey and flowers, and supple with a round core of delicious, intriguing, complex fruits. Pear, apple, blood orange and more are wrapped in a thoroughly delicious, well-rounded mid-palate, and the wine extends itself effortlessly into a lingering, delicious finish. Light enough to be food friendly, yet complex and… — P.G. (12/1/2004)

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Lost River 2002 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA))

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Price $21

A tiny winery in the backwater burg of Mazama, Lost River is making some of the best, affordable boutique wines in Washington. Don’t look for a fancy label, but get a load of the fruit and style in the bottle. This is an elegant merlot showcase, a perfectly shaped expression of supple berry and cherry flavor, tart, vivid and racy. Lean, not mean; it’s a classic. — P.G. (12/1/2004)

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Lost River 2007 Rainshadow White Wine (Columbia Valley (WA))

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Price $15

The blend is 60/40 Sauvignon Blanc/Sémillon, finished bone dry with a subtle hint of toasty cracker. If it were put up against other Bordeaux blanc-style offerings it would fare quite well at this price; the winemaking is subtle and sound, the flavors tightly wound and the fruit ripe enough but not too ripe. Citrus, melon and pineapple are here, racy acids and that… — P.G. (5/1/2009)

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Lost River 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $23

Good fruit to start, with solid black cherry and berry notes well-matched to the new oak. But it seems to hit a wall mid-palate and fall off; perhaps it’s just a bit of bottle shock. Score could improve with more time in bottle. — P.G. (4/1/2005)

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Lost River 2005 Pinot Gris (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $14

Cool fermented in stainless steel and whole cluster pressed, this lively take on Pinot Gris offers rich pear fruit flavors, succulent and fresh. It’s a big, ripe, solid effort, with a lovely juicy quality that fills the mouth with a burst of just-picked flavor. — P.G. (12/31/2007)

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Lost River 2006 Rainshadow White Wine (Columbia Valley (WA))

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Price $16

This 60/40 Sauvignon Blanc/Sémillon offers a beguiling mix of flavors ranging from pineapple to citrus and melon. Streaks of wheat cracker and honey add interest to the finish. Despite its youth, this is probably best enjoyed in the near term. — P.G. (8/1/2008)

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Lost River 2005 Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

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Price $22

Barrel scents of smoke and bacon fat cover blackberry fruit, and lead into a thick, toasty wine designed to win friends. It’s forward and bright, with pretty fruit flavors of strawberry, black cherry and more. The oak flavors are generous and lush, complementing the tart, acidic snap of the fruit. — P.G. (8/1/2008)

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Lost River 2005 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA))

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Price $22

Full-bodied, ripe and round, this tangy Merlot is swathed in liquorous barrel flavors. It needs decanting to smooth out the alcoholic burn, and let the fruit emerge from the lumber yard. But it’s fine tasting, with a rich chocolaty finish, designed to please those who enjoy a California style red. — P.G. (8/1/2008)

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Cedarosa Rainshadow White Wine Wallula Vineyard

Most Reviewed Varietals

Bordeaux-style Red Blend Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Pinot Gris Red Blend Sémillon Syrah White Blend

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