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Thurston Wolfe 2003 JTW’s Port (Washington)
- Editors' Choice
- $20
This is truly a tour de force; a domestic Port that is not either sticky, too sweet, too hot or unidentifiable as being in any way related to true Port. Credit the use of Touriga Nacional for two thirds of the blend; the rest is Petite Sirah. Intense, extraordinary power in the mixed fruits, enlivened with spicy citrus, clove, orange peel and pungent blossoms.
— P.G.
(6/1/2005)
Thurston Wolfe 2004 JTW Reserve Premium Dessert Wine Red (Washington)
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
- $20
Though no longer allowed to label itself Port, this remains one of the country’s best Port-style dessert wines, a selection of the winery’s best lots of late-ripened Zinfandel, Touriga, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Souzao. At 20% alcohol and 10% residual sugar, it has the concentration and raw power of the real McCoy, and is absolutely packed with a sweet…
— P.G.
(11/1/2008)
Thurston Wolfe 2003 Sweet Rebecca Orange Muscat (Yakima Valley)
- Best Buy
- $15
A decadent dessert wine, made with fortified Orange Muscat, it’s pungent and spicy with dense aromas of orange, lemon and lime peel, rose petals and tropical fruits. Big flavors throughout, but never cloying or soft.
— P.G.
(6/1/2005)
Thurston Wolfe 2000 Sangiovese (Columbia Valley (WA))
- $20
Walla Walla fruit again shines here, as it is 88% Seven Hills and Pepper Bridge vineyards. Complex and leathery, with intriguing nuances of cherry tobacco showcasing true varietal flavors. A hearty, enjoyable wine with a sweet, fruity core. —P.G.
— P.G.
(9/1/2002)
Thurston Wolfe 2006 The Teacher Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington)
- $22
Named The Teacher to honor the late Stan Clarke—a viticulturalist, winemaker and mentor to many in the Washington wine business—this is pure Cabernet. Astringent and tannic when first opened, it expands with air to reveal good varietal flavors of cassis and black cherry, with light herb and a streak of licorice. Slightly volatile and leathery, with good concentration.
— P.G.
(3/1/2010)
Thurston Wolfe 2008 PGV White Wine (Washington)
- $16
A vivid, refreshing blend of 57% Viognier and 43% Pinot Gris seems to bring out the best of both. Viognier’s floral, orange and peach scents and flavors are supported by hints of honeysuckle and pear from the Pinot Gris. There is a little spritz to liven up the mouthfeel.
— P.G.
(3/1/2010)
Thurston Wolfe 2000 Blue Franc Red (Columbia Valley (WA))
- Best Buy
- $13
Mostly Lemberger, with about 10% Syrah tossed in for spice. Lemberger has rarely tasted so good. The nose features waves of black pepper and brambly red fruits, the flavors are cherry, leaf and earth. It finishes crisply, without any rustic earthiness. —P.G.
— P.G.
(9/1/2002)
Thurston Wolfe 2009 PGV White (Washington)
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
- $16
In 2009, it’s the Pinot Gris (at 60%) that dominates this two-grape blend; the rest is Viognier. It’s always a delicious wine, and here again the two grapes match up beautifully, with the Pinot Gris bringing flesh and rind from a variety of citrus fruits, and the Viognier adding orange blossom and tangerine.
— P.G.
(2/1/2011)
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