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The 2003 vintage was one of the warmest vintages in the last 10 years in Washington with hot weather lasting throughout the entire month of September. The last weeks of October finally brought arctic weather but not until all the grapes were ripened to their optimal potential. Cool sites for white wines were a prerequisite to retain delicate fruit flavors and reasonable acid levels.

The 2002 vintage was yet another vintage in which Washington experienced extraordinary growing conditions throughout the entire season. Warm, dry days coupled with cool nights during the summer followed by our fifth consecutive Indian summer allowed for extended hang time and symmetrical ripening of the fruit. The wines from this vintage are filled with big, opulent fruit, accented by forward, mouth filling tannins from the warmer than usual growing season. Wines from the 2002 vintage will benefit form near term cellaring and will certainly age gracefully for many years to come.

The 2004 vintage was yet again another classic warm vintage with sustained sunshine and heat until early September. For the first time since 1997, early September brought cool weather and rains for nearly two full weeks that postponed harvest and allowed for additional hang time for the delicate white wines. Early concern about quality due to the winter freeze, spring rains and uneven bud break were quickly dismissed as the season progressed and the fruit evenly ripened and matured in typical Washington fashion. The 2004 white wines are again delicate, fruit forward and intensely varietal in nature.

Our 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon is more reminiscent of our outstanding 2001 vintage in terms of its refinement, femininity and elegance. Aromatically the wine shows a sweet, toasty spiciness, saturated in graphite and red fruits. On the palate, the wine enters with sweet red and black cherries, shows medium weight in the mid-palate coupled with hints of candied cassis, leather, tobacco and allspice. The wine has a long finish with firm tannins that will easily resolve themselves in the years to come allowing for mid to long term enjoyment. Best 2008 - 2015

The 2003 vintage was one of the warmest vintages in the last 10 years with hot weather lasting throughout the entire month of September. The last weeks of October finally brought arctic weather but not until all the grapes were ripened to their optimal potential. Cool sites for white wines were a prerequisite to retain delicate fruit flavors and reasonable acidity in the wines

The 2004 vintage was yet again another classic warm vintage with sustained sunshine and heat until early September. For the first time since 1997, early September brought cool weather and rains for nearly two full weeks that postponed harvest and allowed for additional hang time for the delicate white wines. Early concern about quality due to the winter freeze, spring rains and uneven bud break were quickly dismissed as the season progressed and the fruit evenly ripened and matured in typical Washington fashion. The 2004 white wines are again delicate, fruit forward and intensely varietal in nature.

Like all of our wines, our 2004 Merlot is aged exclusively in hand selected, small French oak barrels that are meticulously chosen for their richness and suitability for a particular variety of wine. Our 2004 Merlot blend was aged for 15 months in Francois Freres, Treuil and Radoux barrels that beautifully framed in the Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot fruit from this vintage. The final blend displays spicy vanilla, chocolate, espresso and candied cherries on the nose followed by concentrated flavors of sweet black cherries, black currants, cassis and cocoa all wrapped with a hint of earthiness on the palate. The wine is viscous and the tannins are sweet, lush and linger on the palate for nearly one full minute.

Our 2005 Riesling continues the Bookwalter tradition of producing a flavorful, intense yet quaffable wine that pleases the palate. Our highly aromatic, off-dry style exhibits fresh white peach, zesty citrus and ripe pear flavors followed by a flinty, racy acidity that balances gracefully against the fruit sweetness of the wine.

This wine, our 20th multi-vintage blend in 22 years is aged exclusively in small, carefully selected French oak barrels. The blend of 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 26% Syrah and 2% Petit Verdot exhibits rich, concentrated flavors of sweet cherries, black currants, plums and exotic spices followed by a long, lingering finish. Best now through 2012.

This unique multi-vintage wine is a blend from the outstanding vintages of 2003 (81%), 2002 (17%) and 2001 (2%). The lot number indicates in sequential order how many multi-vintage blends our winery has produced since 1983.

By blending 10% more Viognier into this year’s wine, this 100% stainless fermented, dry white wine expresses more vibrant aromas of grapefruits and gooseberries wrapped with a hint of grassiness. Flavors of ripe citrus, sweet pears and honeydew melons are followed by a crisp, refreshing finish. Enjoy now through 2009.

Slightly drier with noticeably more acidity and litheness on the palate than our 2004 Gewurztraminer, this 100% stainless fermented, off-dry wine offers subtle aromas of vanilla beans, rose petals and orange blossoms. Flavors of ripe pears, figs, sweet melons and nutmeg are followed by a crisp, refreshing finish. Enjoy now through 2009.