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Windy Point Vineyards
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Windy Point Fruit Ranch was purchased in 1972 by Stanislaw Stepniewski. When he bought the land, he was reminded of the vineyards he had seen in Europe and he expressed an interest in someday growing grapes here. It wasn't until after his death that his son, Mike, began to realize that vision. Even the pioneer homesteaders who planted this land in the 1890's recognized it as a unique site for growing fruit. We have a desire to see how that uniqueness will express itself in our wines.
Mike has 30 years of experience as a farmer, which he brings to this project along with a long held reputation for very high standards in fruit quality. Mike's life long interest in architecture is reflected in the design and construction of the unique tasting room with its breathtaking views of the valley. After 13 years as a teacher of the blind and visually impaired, Liz retired to raise a family, but was "encouraged" by Mike to take up winemaking. Both Mike and Liz have an interest in cooking which led them to designing a semi-professional kitchen as the centerpiece of the tasting bar. We look forward to many events utilizing this feature.
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Directions
From Ellensburg...* I-82 to Exit 40 * Turn right onto Yakima Valley Highway * Go 2 miles & turn left onto West Parker Heights Road * Go 1/2 mile and turn left onto Windy Point Drive * Follow the signs to the tasting room at the top of the hill. From Tri-cities... * I-82 to Exit 40 * Turn left onto Yakima Valley Highway * Follow the directions from Yakima Valley Highway
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"Fragrant Termeno" Gewurztraminer
Citrus & floral. A great sipping or dessert wine. 3% residual sugar! Serve it with Mulligatawny soup
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Cabernet Franc Estate Bottled
After taking a silver medal at the WA State Wine Competition, this has become a best seller. With only 135 cases produced it won't be with us long. This 100% estate grown wine (97% Cab Franc & 3% Cab Sauvignon) shows the dominant varietal flavors of rich fruit (bing cherries) & spices (vanilla, caramel). A wonderful partner to food! If you buy a bottle, you'll come back for a case
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Cabernet Sauvignon
The most elegant filly in our stable! Strong cherry & cassis flavors mixed with chocolate & tobacco and good solid tannins make this wine drinkable now, but also a wine that will age and continue to mellow and develop for many years to come.
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Estate Cabernet Franc
Not just a good Cabernet Franc, but a damn nice wine...fruity, rich body, and a long finish with refined tannins. 100% Windy Point Vineyards Cabernet Franc. A perfect partner to roasted pork loin.
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Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
100% estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon. Try it with Pan Seared Muscovy Duck Breast with Duck Confit and Fresh Herb Risotto Cake topped with Fresh Plum Cabernet Reduction.
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Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Rich, fruity and tannic, our first Estate Cabernet is bound to be a favorite. Drinkable now for those who cannot wait, but will continue to age and improve for many years to come. Only 125 cases produced
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Estate Syrah
Exciting aromas, bold flavors, and long, lingering finish. We are very proud parents! With only 125 cases produced, sales will be limited to wine events & wine club members.
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Exclamation Point!
Raspberry, black cherry, and hints of black pepper. Long finish with a surprise bit of tannin. Both a nice food wine and a great sipping wine. Try is with Gruyere Stuffed Chicken. 60% Cabernet Franc & 40% Merlot
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Merlot
Revisit an old stand-by and see what happens when a wine is given time to "find itself." Friendly & fruity; an easy going companion.
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Merlot
A blend of Windy Point & Portteus grapes. It has complexity and a lively acidity that makes for good sipping and a stand-out food companion.
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Merlot
A perfect partner to Braised Colorado Lamb Shank with Merlot, Roasted Garlic and Rosemary.
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Pointless Cab
We aged this 26 months in oak and kept it a year in the bottle and now...it is ready to drink and really enjoyable. You will love it alone or with food. 85% Cabernet Sauvignon & 15% Merlot
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Pointless Red
A delicious Cab-Merlot blend grown in the Yakima Valley. 55% Cabernet Sauvignon & 45% Merlot
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Riesling
With its apple cider snappiness coupled with elements of grapefruit, it is a wonderful sipping wine, but pair beautifully with food. Try it on a hot summer day
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Riesling
Imagine standing in a hibiscus garden on a tropical island. Pineapple, kiwi, mango, with a sprinkling of lemon and grapefruit waving in the background. Delicious! A perfect match to Seared Halibut Filets.
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Syrah
This rich, exciting 100% Syrah has now been a year in bottle and it's certainly strutting its stuff. Tobacco, leather, black currant & lots of vanilla are competing to give you a wine to remember. If you liked the '01, you're going to love the '02
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Syrah
This rich, exciting 100% Syrah has now been a year in bottle and it's certainly strutting its stuff. Tobacco, leather, black currant & lots of vanilla are competing to give you a wine to remember. If you liked the '01, you're going to love the '02
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Three Points
An exciting and very drinkable blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 10% Syrah. Sure to be a best seller!
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Zinfandel
A "Pizza Red".
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