After tasting a few whites, my friend Rick (of the Beer Blog fame) and I moved on to a Pinot Noir. I was quite skeptical about a Washington Pinot, especially from the high-heat Wahluke slopes. I was right--it was different from any Pinot I have ever had, and I must say that I'm not a fan. Now, once we moved on to the Cab and Syrah, those were a different story. Exhibiting the traditional characteristics that the Columbia Valley is known for, I walked away with a bottle of Syrah that I'm looking forward to cracking open.
Next time you are in the Palouse, stop by Wawawai Canyon on the Moscow-Pullman Highway. You'll find the staff friendly, the tasting room pleasant, and the bigger reds delicious.
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I'd like to point out that I did enjoy the pinot, but only because I was warned ahead of time that it was going to be different. I'm sure you'd agree that "different" was an understatement, but I guess what appealed to me was that it was almost refreshing. Maybe they should make up a new genre though because anybody expecting a typical pinot would be incredibly disappointed.
-Rick
On a whim I stopped by this winery today. I found the pinot to be very unique... quite the departure from the pinot I usually find around the willamette valley. It's bold flavor was a welcome surprise to me. So much so that I did not hesitate to buy a bottle. I hope they continue to produce the pinot noir because I will continue to buy it when I come to this area.
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