Great Washington Wines from Bonair Winery

Current Releases From Bonair Winery

December 01, 2004

2003 Yakima Valley Chardonnay 2003 was a vintage year for chardonnay. Lots of tropical fruit, oak and butter. This wine was fermented and aged in new and older Burgundian French oak barrels. 750 ml bottle. $13.99

2002 Chateau Puryear Reserve Chardonnay: From our own vineyard, this is our flagship wine. Free-run juice is fermented and aged in only French Oak barrels from the center of France, making the wine big, soft, and buttery - like chardonnay used to be before self-appointed wine critics. Can be cellared for an additional three to five years or better still, enjoyed tonight. 750 ml bottle $20.00

2003 Riesling: It used to be Johannisberg Riesling, but our government, in all of its wisdom, has determined that the word Johannisberg is confusing to the consumer. Maybe people confuse it with South Africa. This is the one Shirley drinks on the way home after work. Great with horse d'oeuvres, (and them ain't road apples) German style at 2.1% RS. 750ml $11.99

Sunset: Premium varietal grapes only are used to make our liquid Yakima Valley Sunsets. Good any time of day. After all it is sunset somewhere. Please do not confuse it with blusch wines. You do not need to blush when you serve Sunset. 3% RS not too sweet and just a little tart. Great in the hot tub, but it takes a lot of bottles to fill one. 750ml $8.99

Bonnie Bonair Our blend of premium varietals (Gamay Beaujolais and Cabernet) in a smooth, off dry table wine. Rich nose of raspberry fruit (no raspberries, though). Serve chilled with pasta, pork, or BBQ. The winemaker's personal favorite with hot dogs on the Fourth of July. 750ml $13.99

Frankensauv Our premium blend red table wine from Cabernet Franc (78%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (22%) Very fruity with some black pepper overtones. Kind of a dry version of Bonnie Bonair. Some people are looking for affordable wines. Others won't buy wine unless the Spectacle gives it a 90 and it costs $50. We are working on a barrel select $100 dollar bottle for you guys. (Contact me to get on the waiting list winemaker@bonairwine.com. Only 300 numbered bottles.) Until then, enjoy some good inexpensive wine. 750ml $14.99

Camerlot Say ca-mer-lott as in the mythical place or ca-mare-low as in a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (25%) and Merlot (75%). I think they call these wines Merrytidjes in California and charge a lot for them. Hey, do you want to drink wine or worship it. We ain't all Bill Gates. We make wine for the people. 750ml $14.99

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon The latest entry into our affordable red wines. Remember, the Columbia Valley is anywhere in Eastern Oregon or Washington where wine grapes are grown, so don't expect a Yakima Valley Cabernet. 750 ml $14.99

2002 Yakima Valley Cabernet Sauvignon: Intense berry aroma with vanilla from American Oak. Plenty of chewy tannins. You can lay this puppy down for years, or drink it now. Aged two years in a mix of French and American Oak. 750ml $14.99

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2000 Morrison Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon: We have produced a vineyard designated cabernet from this tiny, rocky, hillside vineyard since 1988. Each vintage has been superior. Noted for its intense color and rich berry flavors, this vintage is no exception. We find these wines mature in about 7 years. Gold medal winner in 1995, '96, '97, and '98. Now we own the vineyard! 750ml $20.00.

2000 Chateau Puryear Grand Reserve Merlot: Take intense fruit, age three years in two new French Oak Barrels and One new American Oak barrel, and you get 792 numbered bottles of wonderful merlot. Going fast. 750 ml $30.00

2000 Chateau Puryear Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon: Our soft, oaky Estate-bottled cab. Very limited. At the winery only. Going fast. If you like wine from the Onion Patch wineries for $80, you will love this one for $30.00

2001 Late Harvest Pinot Grigio: A rarity in the world. Wonderful fruit with hints of pear and pineapple. Pleasingly sweet at 5.9% R.S. yet plenty of acid to balance the sugar. 375 ml bottle $14.99

Sweet Mead: And how sweet it is. This mead is made from pure fireweed honey, the whitest honey in the world. It has the fragrance of honeysuckle. We sweetened it a little with snowberry honey for a real honey-lovers treat. Won't last long it is so good. 750 ml bottle. $ 14.99.

Winter Solstice Mead: Celebrate the return of the sun! Same as above, but with cinnamon and clove. Nuke a mug in the microwave and serve hot on those cold, dreary days. The Solstice occurs December 21 at 5:00am on the west coast this year! 750 ml bottle. $ 14.99.

Summer Solstice Cherry Wine: A fun little experiment turned into a nice tawny-style port. Made in 1999 and aged in neutral barrels for five years. 19% alcohol. Great with Havanas. 750ml $20.00.