Bonair
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Bonair 2005 Ice Wine Riesling (Yakima Valley)
- $35
Already a deep amber, though not even a year old, this is ready to drink right now. It is quite ripe and unctuous, without being syrupy, and the fruit flavors move beyond simple peach and apricot into a more interesting blend that includes citrus and tropical candied fruit flavors. The acid keeps it lively and the length is impressive.
— P.G.
(3/1/2007)
Bonair 2001 Riesling (Yakima Valley)
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- $10
A pretty, forward, fruity nose with fruit and blossom scents mixed together; a lovely anise note rides over the top. This wine also has plenty of fruit power, and the fruit has some texture and flesh, extending into a smooth, spicy, lively finish.
— P.G.
(9/1/2002)
Bonair 2004 Port Gewürztraminer (Yakima Valley)
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- $21
Yes it is 100% Gewürztraminer, and yes the winery calls it Port, listing the alcohol content at 19.5%. Unusual it certainly may be, but it is really quite well made, with varietal character showcasing very tasty candied citrus and sugared rose petals. The brandy is neither hot nor intrusive. All in all it’s an intriguing, versatile and unique dessert wine.
— P.G.
(6/1/2006)
Bonair 2005 Dry Gewürztraminer (Yakima Valley)
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- $9
This is a very well-made, bone-dry Gewürz, textural and fresh. The flavors are a perfect blend of grapefruit and floral notes, without becoming overly perfumy. Good concentration and length.
— P.G.
(3/1/2007)
Bonair 1998 Merlot (Yakima Valley)
- $18
Bonair has made a big, earthy bruiser of a Merlot in this vintage, with complex aromas mixing ripe fruit, leather, earth and a whiff of barnyard. The fruit is topnotch, showing cassis and black cherry, along with firm, dark chocolate in the tannic finish.
— P.G.
(9/1/2002)
Bonair 2007 Riesling (Yakima Valley)
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- $13
The alcohol is under 11%, and there is a sweet, honeyed peach flavor underlying tart green apple fruit. It’s like biting into an apple tart, with the same mix of fruit, cinnamon, honey caramel, and fresh-baked crust. A substantial 6.6% residual sugar.
— P.G.
(3/1/2009)
Bonair 2006 Chateau Puryear Vineyard Chardonnay (Rattlesnake Hills)
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- $20
From the estate vines, this toasty wine will please those who love a soft and buttery style of Chardonnay. Buttered popcorn, toasted walnuts, soft and ripe tropical fruits all come into play; Bonair’s definable house style.
— P.G.
(3/1/2009)
Bonair 2003 Chateau Puryear Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay (Yakima Valley)
- $21
Bigger, rounder, toastier yet stylistically of a piece with the winery’s regular Chardonnay, this appealing bottling is extra soft and extra rich. The flavors are nicely balanced and creamy, finishing with a sweet pBordeaux blend comes on with well-ripened fruit, pretty cherry flavors accented with barrel notes of kahlùa, espresso and smoke. Concentrated and…
— P.G.
(6/1/2006)
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