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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)

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)

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)

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)

Southard 2008 Elephant Mountain Vineyard Viognier (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $20

A serviceable white, with light lemony fruit—apple and jimaca It does not have the power of some riper Viogniers, but it is persistent, well-crafted, does not try to overdo it, and would be a perfectly fine accompaniment to a wide range of poultry and seafood dishes. The finish is surprisingly long and nicely detailed. — P.G. (8/1/2010)

Southard 2009 Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $18

Delicate, enticing floral and citrus scents and flavors mingle gracefully. It gains a little flesh in the mouth, but remains light and just a little green through the finish. — P.G. (9/1/2011)

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

Price $20

Clean and fresh, from a Royal Slope vineyard, showing white peach fruit with a pleasing hint of fresh herb. The acids are proportionate, and the mouthfeel offers a palate- cleansing wash of minerality. — P.G. (9/1/2011)

Prominent Designations

Elephant Mountain Vineyard Lawrence Vineyard The Whipping Boy Whipping Boy

Most Reviewed Varietals [All]

Cabernet Sauvignon Riesling Roussanne Shiraz/Syrah Viognier

Most Reviewed Regions

Columbia Valley (WA)

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