anthem • \AN-thuhm\ • noun: a rousing or uplifting song.
Crafted in the Rhone style, this blend from Alluvium Cellars, a boutique Woodinville winery, is made with 45% Syrah, 35% Mourvèdre, and 20% Grenache from three different vineyards in the Columbia Valley AVA. It delights with notes of cherry, raspberry, and baking spices. Pairs perfectly with grilled lamb, hearty stews, or roasted root vegetables.
allegory • \AL-uh-gawr-ee\ • noun: a symbolic narrative.
Crafted from Mourvèdre from Coyote Canyon Vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA, this wine from Alluvium Cellars, a boutique Woodinville winery, creates a narrative of its own. Aromas of dark cherry, plum, and tobacco lead to a palate of jammy fruits and cooking spices. Though light, it presents a serious demeanor, dancing lightly on the tongue with a playful yet profound structure. Pairs perfectly with roasted duck, mushroom risotto, or grilled lamb chops.
alpha • \AL-fuh\ • noun: the first and brightest star in a constellation. Crafted in the left-bank Bordeaux style, this blend from Alluvium Cellars, a boutique Woodinville winery, draws from three distinguished vineyards: Rosebud in Wahluke Slope AVA, Railroad in Red Mountain AVA, and Diamondback Ridge in Rattlesnake Hills AVA. More refined than its 2019 predecessor, it offers an elegant profile of black currant and black cherry lifted by aromatic cooking spices. The wine's graceful structure suggests both immediate appeal and aging potential. Pairs perfectly with roasted game birds, rosemary-rubbed lamb, or blue cheese.
apex • \AY-peks\ • noun: the highest point; the pinnacle or summit.
Crafted primarily of Clone 6 Cabernet Sauvignon from Diamondback Ridge Vineyard in the Rattlesnake Hills AVA, this inaugural release showcases the concentration and complexity achievable with Washington State's signature varietal. This wine from Alluvium Cellars, a boutique Woodinville winery, surprises with bright red fruit characteristics that are atypical of Cabernet Sauvignon, offering notes of cherry cola, dark plum, and tobacco leaf. The palate shows remarkable depth, with powerful yet refined tannins that will continue to evolve. Pairs perfectly with herb-crusted prime rib, wild mushroom risotto, or aged sharp cheddar.
alyssum • \uh-LIS-uhm\ • noun: a fragrant flowering plant.
This single varietal Grenache from Alluvium Cellars, a boutique Woodinville winery, is sourced from French Creek Vineyard in the Yakima Valley AVA. With notes of cranberry, strawberry, violet blossom, and subtle tree moss, it presents a lively and aromatic profile. Pairs perfectly with roasted duck, mushroom risotto, or a charcuterie board.
arcane • \ahr-KAYN\ • adjective: understood by few; mysterious or secret.
Crafted from Cabernet Franc sourced from Rosebud Vineyard in the Wahluke Slope AVA and Railroad Vineyard in the Red Mountain AVA, this wine from Alluvium Cellars, a boutique Woodinville winery, opens with enticing aromas of blueberry and black currant, leading to a palate that refreshes with hints of black pepper. The structure is velvety smooth, highlighted by ample yet unobtrusive tannins, making it a mysterious pleasure to explore. Pairs perfectly with braised short ribs or a dry-aged steak.
