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Southard 2009 Lawrence Vineyard Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA))

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Price $25

Dark and bloody, this masterfully mixes layer upon layer of detail. Red meat, black olive, cassis and earth roll across the tongue, while hints of flower and chocolate linger in the nose. Complex, tart and earthy, this is as good as it gets in this price range. — P.G. (11/1/2012)

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Southard 2007 The Whipping Boy Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA))

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Price $25

A very seductive nose with both power and flower in full array. The floral components are unusual and show exceptional winemaking talent. Very chocolaty, smooth, with the purity of cassis fruit and the power of fully ripe tannins to back up the barrel flavors. It fades gently into the finish, leaving behind that lovely chocolate and a trail of dark fruits. — P.G. (8/1/2010)

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Southard 2007 Lawrence Vineyard Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $25

Smooth, satiny, seductive and deep, this exciting debut from a new winery shows first-class fruit sourcing and winemaking. The berry and cassis fruit flavors are ripe and polished, balanced with firm acids and hints of black olive and black tea in the tannins. Beautifully defined and balanced throughout, this is crafted for aging, but delicious already. — P.G. (8/1/2010)

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Southard 2011 Lawrence Vineyard Le Paon Rosé (Columbia Valley (WA))

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Price $20

Put this into a blind flight of French rosé, and it will seem like one of the crowd. Crafted from 65% Grenache, 29% Syrah and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, this is bone dry, dusty and detailed, showing a gorgeous onion-skin hue. The elegance and length are exceptional. — P.G. (11/1/2012)

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Southard 2008 Whipping Boy Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA))

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Price $25

Firm and toasty, this Cabernet, from the Lawrence Vineyard on the Royal Slope, has layers of earth and fungus, graphite and coffee grounds. The fruit is compact and dark, tightly wound and needing plenty of breathing time. But the balance and proportion, and the tannin management, show excellent winemaking skills. — P.G. (9/1/2011)

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Southard 2010 Sugarloaf Vineyard Red (Yakima Valley)

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Price $20

This bone-dry, Southern Rhône-style blend consists of 61% Grenache, 18% Mourvèdre, 12% Cinsault and 9% Counoise. Elegant and detailed flavors of light berry and Bing cherry are dusted with a cocoa accent. — P.G. (11/1/2012)

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Southard 2010 White (Columbia Valley (WA))

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Price $16

A blend of Viognier and Roussanne, this humbly-labeled white is a revelation. On the palate, it has the style and sleekness of fine Burgundy, with flavors running through a spectrum of herb, citrus and tree fruits. This is polished and seductive. — P.G. (11/1/2012)

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Southard 2008 Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $18

Plump and spicy, mixing mint and apple, with flavors running into riper fruits—pear and peach. This fills the mouth with luscious fruit, suggestions of vanilla cream and butterscotch, with just enough acidity to bolster it on through into the finish. It’s big and thick for Riesling, yet beautifully balanced and quite delicious. — P.G. (8/1/2010)

Most Reviewed Designations

Elephant Mountain Vineyard Lawrence Vineyard Lawrence Vineyard Le Paon Sugarloaf Vineyard The Whipping Boy Whipping Boy

Most Reviewed Varietals

Cabernet Sauvignon Red Blend Rhône-style Red Blend Rhône-style White Blend Riesling Rosé Roussanne Syrah Viognier

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