2007 Upland Estates Old Vine Cabernet  $28

This 100% Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon, hand crafted into an old world style, not overblown with high alcohol, showcases the expressiveness of age and the Terroir of Snipes Mountain.  The wine is loaded with ripe fruit flavors, violets, and fresh spices with hints of caramelized oak and mocha that wraps around balance, power, and complexity.  Planted in 1973, they were some of the first vines planted by the Newhouse family.

  • Planted in 1973
  • 99 cases produced
  • 100% American Oak
  • Aged 22 months
  • Released in December of 2009

 

  

2007 Upland Estates Malbec  $28

This Bordeaux varietal is proving itself to be the next great red in Washington State The hot, southern facing slopes of Snipes Mountain have created a lush, deep, and expressively flavorful wine loaded with bright raspberry, blueberry, and pomegranate flavors.  This limited release wine is soft upfront showcasing its refined tannins and gains momentum with its balance, depth, spicy undertones and French Oak core. 

  • Planted in 2001
  • 74 cases produced
  • 100% French Oak
  • Aged 20 months
  • Released in December of 2009

 

2007 Upland Estates Syrah  $28

The first release of the Syrah, it comes from the south slope of Snipes Mountain planted in 1999 and is 100% Syrah.  Expressive of this unique vineyard site it's bouquet is inviting with rich layers of ripe berry, floral notes, spice and vanilla oak.  It is smooth, lush, refined and silky.

  • Planted in 1999
  • 74 cases produced
  • 100% French Oak
  • Aged 20 months
  • Released in December 2009

 

 

2007 Upland Estates Gewurztraminer  $14

Hand selected and harvested at peak ripeness, gently whole cluster pressed, and tank fermented to provide an off-dry style that enhances the natural fruit flavors of the wine.  It is floral and perfumey with hints of pear, lemon zest, ripe melons, spicy undertones and lychee flavors that are balanced with crisp acidity and a clean, refreshing finish on the palette.  Although among the warmest AVA’s in the state, the north slope of Snipes Mountain is cooler than the south which allows white varieties like Gewürztraminer to reach their full aromatic and flavor potential without getting washed out by intense heat. 

  • Planted in 1995
  • 115 cases produced
  • 1.6% residual sugar
  • Released in January 2010

 

2008 Upland Estates Sauvignon Blanc  $18

This food-friendly Sauvignon Blanc captures the true elegance of Upland Vineyards.  Barrel fermented in neutral oak barrels and aged sur lees for 7 months the wine is lush up front, loaded with tropical fruit, hints of citrus, lemon grass and fig that is balanced around bright acidity and  a crisp dry finish.  Co-fermented in neutral oak with 9% Semillon from the same block to create a Bordeaux style blend, this fruit-forward wine is made in the softer, Old World style rather than the more veggie, aggressive New World style.  The vines were planted in 1995 on the cooler North slope of Snipes Mountain. 

  • Planted in 1995
  • 74 cases produced
  • Aged 7 months
  • Released in March 2010

 

2008 Upland Estates Ampeli Ice  $28

This special wine is the result of patience and dedication and it is a true honor of ours to create a wine from a vine planted in 1917.  Frozen on the vine, this wine was carefully fermented in stainless steel barrels over a period of 4 months, capturing the pure varietal flavors of Muscat.  Aromatically expressive, clean, viscous, creamy, and loaded with flavor like honey lime drops yet its sweetness is balanced, elegant, and rewardingly matched with brilliant acidity.    Planted in 1917 by Washington wine pioneer W. B. Bridgman, they are the oldest cultivated wine grapes in the state.  The front label of the bottle pays tribute to this by depicting an original vine from the same block.  44 Brix at harvest – 24.7 Residual Sugar.  90 cases produced. Released in June of 2009.

  • Planted in 1917
  • 90 cases produced
  • Stainless steel
  • 46 Brix at harvest
  • 24.7% residual sugar
  • Released in June 2010
  • Harvested on December 17, 2009
  • Harvest temp:  -13 degrees C  (9 F)

 

Upcoming Releases

Winter 2010/2011

  • 2009 Viognier-Chenin Blanc  NEW
  • 2009 Gamay Rose  NEW
  • 2008 Malbec
  • 2008 Syrah
  • 2008 Old Vine Cabernet

Spring/Summer 2011

  • 2009 Ampeli Ice
  • 2009 Sauvignon Blanc
  • 2009 Gewurztraminer
  • 2008 Teunis  (Bordeaux blend in memory of John Alan Newhouse)  NEW
  • 2009 Chardonnay  NEW