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Woodward Canyon 2009 Chardonnay (Washington)

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Price $44

Luscious, rich, balanced and intensely fruity, this stunning effort may well be the best Chardonnay ever produced in Washington. Two-thirds old- vine Celilo vineyard grapes are blended with estate-grown fruit from even older vines that were planted in 1976. Candied citrus, especially Meyer lemon, lemon verbena and other fruity herbs, stone fruits and subtle layers… — P.G. (12/31/2010)

Woodward Canyon 2009 Artist Series #18 Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington)

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Price $49

Here the high alcohol does not obscure the layered fruits and overall complexity of this exceptional Cabernet. Thick, ripe and richly endowed, it keeps its black fruit, ripe tannins and liquorous barrel notes all in proportion, and pulls in top flight fruit from Champoux, Sagemoor, the estate vineyard and other select sites. Earth, cedar and tobacco notes highlight… — P.G. (4/1/2012)

Woodward Canyon 2007 Old Vines Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington)

Price $89

Pure Cabernet from some of Washington’s oldest vines at Champoux and Sagemoor, this is a superb bottle, dense, compact and textural. A full mix of black fruits underscored with clean, moist earth and polished, silky tannins, finishes with pretty barrel flavors of spice and vanilla. Broad, deep and immensely pleasurable. — P.G. (12/31/2010)

Woodward Canyon 2006 Estate Red Wine (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

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Price $59

This is Woodward Canyon’s reserve—the best lots of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot create this very limited wine. It is built to age, and reflects the tight and muscular style that Rick Small has developed over the years. There is a strong mineral-metal vein running through the black and blue fruits, and some very lively spicy highlights… — P.G. (5/1/2009)

Woodward Canyon 2007 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA))

Editors' Choice

Price $39

True to the dense, muscular style of Woodward Canyon’s Merlots, this elevates the complexity in a near-perfect vintage. Deep and textural, it packs together concentrated red fruits, preserves and cassis. At first it shows a little heat from the 15% alcohol, but as it breathes open over hours (and even days) the primary fruit gives way to subtle veins of olive… — P.G. (12/31/2010)

Woodward Canyon 2004 Old Vines Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $75

This is 95.5% Cabernet and 4.5% Petit Verdot—a new twist. The wine is almost pure black, and made in a supersappy, rich, ripe, dense and saturated style—the currently fashionable mode. Thick, chocolaty and young, it tastes great, juicy and sappy, making this a real impact wine. Though powerful and raw, it is irresistibly vibrant and packed with gorgeous fruit. — P.G. (12/1/2007)

Woodward Canyon 2006 Old Vines Dedication Series #26 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA))

Editors' Choice

Price $84

This is a mix of 56% Sagemoor and 41% Champoux Cabernet, with a 3% splash of estate Petit Verdot. It’s detailed in the manner of a Pauillac, thick cassis fruit with deep veins of iron, cedar, licorice and a just a hint of silage. The fruit is dark and dense, but with breathing you’ll find it begins to open into a splendid blend of black cherry, cassis and mountain… — P.G. (5/1/2009)

Woodward Canyon 2010 Chardonnay (Washington)

Cellar Selection

Price $44

Quite young and tight, with primary apple, melon and stone-fruit flavors, this is that rare domestic Chardonnay that surely will reward cellaring. With decanting it becomes creamier, with an aromatic lift of cinnamon and a thread of vanilla running through the toasty finish. A baby, but already delicious. — P.G. (4/1/2012)

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