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Kontos Cellars 2008 Syrah (Walla Walla Valley)
- Editors' Choice
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- $30
This tangy, tasty wine has strong elements of citrus and tobacco, both indicative of top-tier Washington Syrah. Take one swallow and the flavors keep piling on. Candied citrus and sweet berry and white pepper and clove, a three ring circus of a wine. But it’s not overblown, and it’s all in proportion. The fruit is the star, as it should be.
— P.G.
(7/1/2011)
Kontos Cellars 2008 LVLL Stone Tree Vineyard Malbec (Wahluke Slope)
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- $36
Pure Malbec from one of Washington’s best vineyards, this is power personified. Cassis and black cherry fruit is tightly wound around mineral-drenched tannins. There are telltale streaks of earth and stem, a dusting of ground coffee, and other nuances that show the varietal details often missing from domestic Malbec. A fine effort.
— P.G.
(7/1/2011)
Kontos Cellars 2010 LeeVeLooLee Gossamer White (Columbia Valley (WA))
- $22
An intriguing blend—half Viognier, the rest a mix of Chardonnay, Sémillon and Grenache Blanc. It could easily turn generic, but does not; instead it is a snappy mouthful of stone fruits, spice, and refreshing acidity, well-defined and precise.
— P.G.
(12/15/2011)
Kontos Cellars 2007 Alatus Blend Red (Columbia Valley (WA))
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- $32
A Bordeaux style blend—half Merlot, the rest a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. All the Kontos wines have a stylistic thread that brings dark fruits, smoky barrel flavors, textural tannins and welcome nuances of baking spices, herb and earth as well. This new winery is on track to become a real player in Washington.
— P.G.
(7/1/2011)
Kontos Cellars 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley)
- $32
Supple and astringent, with red and purple fruits and some peppery spice, this pure Cabernet offers myriad subtle pleasures. Light grace notes of orange peel, mint and chocolate adorn a wine with the structure to age for another decade.
— P.G.
(12/15/2011)
Kontos Cellars 2008 Alatus Blend Red (Columbia Valley (WA))
- Online Exclusive
- $32
This almost-Bordeaux style blend—the exception is a splash of Syrah—mixes fruit from Pepper Bridge, Les Collines, Seven Hills and Stone Tree vineyards. Mostly Merlot, stylistically it fits right in with the other 2008 reds from Kontos. Ripe red fruit, a smooth, even silky mouthfeel, highlights of orange peel and a chocolaty finish.
— P.G.
(12/15/2011)
Kontos Cellars 2007 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA))
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- $30
A strong, spicy, sharp-edged take on Washington Merlot, sourced from a trio of excellent vineyards – StoneTree, Klipsun and Boushey. Dark and meaty, this brings bacon fat and black cherry, cassis and chocolate, in a full-bodied, forward style. Bring on the steak.
— P.G.
(7/1/2011)
Kontos Cellars 2007 Pepper Bridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA))
- $32
This wine captures the flavor of the vineyard, one of Walla Walla’s iconic sites. It’s pure Cabernet, offering cherry and cassis fruit annotated with dried herbs and black olive notes. Good density, and a smoky quality infuses the finish.
— P.G.
(9/1/2010)
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