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Dusted Valley 2006 Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

Price $28

This has an interesting mix of flavors, beginning with tangy pomegranate and wild berry fruits, laced with tart acid, layering in some iron and stone. As it breathes the scents emerge, adding floral notes to the mix, and some funk to the back. The stony, mineral flavors are threaded through the tannins, which are smooth and lightly herbal. The oak is 35% new… — P.G. (5/1/2009)

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Dusted Valley 2008 Old Vine Chardonnay (Yakima Valley)

Price $30

Banana fruit flavors are somewhat mitigated by old vine character and the inherent acidity of Yakima Valley grapes. There’s a green streak suggesting not quite ripe banana and papaya—not a bad thing—along with fresh baked bread, vanilla and almond. — P.G. (5/1/2010)

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Dusted Valley 2007 Grenache (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $28

Grenache is not an easy grape to ripen in Washington, but this is just about perfect—juicy with fresh berry and rhubarb fruit, and added notes of marjoram, rosemary and cracked pepper. Full-bodied and pushing close to 15% alcohol, this is fine pizza wine. — P.G. (5/1/2010)

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Dusted Valley 2008 Petite Sirah (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $42

Dark and dusty, this palate-coating wine shows well-managed tannins, smoothed just enough to unveil the strawberry, cherry and cassis fruit flavors. A mix of French and American (Wisconsin!) barrels brings toast and a wash of brine to the finish. — P.G. (5/1/2011)

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Dusted Valley 2009 Tall Tales Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

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Price $53

Some tasters will really love this Walla Walla Valley Syrah for its massive flavors of liquorous coffee and vanilla. A cookie dough baking spice flavor abounds, but at the moment, the fruit seems hidden. Perhaps it just needs more bottle age to balance itself out—time will tell. — P.G. (9/1/2012)

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Dusted Valley 2003 Viognier (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $20

Starts with a piercing nose of citrus and pineapple, that leads into a welcome burst of fresh, round, pretty fruit flavors of peach and apricot. No rough edges here, and no heat, just a plump, smooth, pleasing wine. — P.G. (11/15/2004)

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Dusted Valley 2004 Viognier (Yakima Valley)

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Price $20

Perfumed, substantial and potent, this shows the typical varietal flavors of orange peel and citrus fruits, with noticeable heat in the finish. — P.G. (4/1/2006)

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Dusted Valley 2005 Birch Creek Vineyard Chardonnay (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

Price $28

A very limited production wine from a new Walla Walla vineyard, this was barrel fermented in neutral oak and softened up with partial malo. It leans a bit more toward the citrus/pineapple flavor side than does the winery’s regular Chardonnay bottling. This is a bit crisper, with subtle grassy highlights adding some lift and interest. — P.G. (8/1/2007)

Most Reviewed Designations

Barrel Thief Barrel Thief Red BFM BFM Red Old Vine Rachis Reserve Stained Tooth Stomp! Tall Tales V.R. Special

Most Reviewed Varietals

Bordeaux-style Red Blend Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay Grenache Malbec Merlot Petite Sirah Red Blend Rosé Syrah Viognier

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