January 12th, 2011
2009 COUNOISE – DOUBLE GOLD
100% Counoise. As a great blending component, this varietal often goes unnoticed. However, this vintage produced a wine of such high quality that it warranted being bottled as a stand-alone variety. This medium-bodied wine is multi-dimensional with layers of spice, toasted oak, dark cherry, and plum. It has soft tannins, an elegant structure, and exceptional balance. It pairs well with chicken, turkey, slow-cooked meats, and creamy pasta dishes.
• Silver Medal, 2010 Tri-Cities Wine Festival
$28 (This limited release is only available to Airfield Wine Club Members.)
2008 MERLOT – GOLD
100% Merlot. This complex, concentrated Merlot captivates the senses with intense flavors of dark berry and plum. Low yielding vines and extended barrel aging have brought forth supple tannins and a full-bodied mouthfeel creating a balance that can hold its own against hearty meats, yet it pairs perfectly with pasta.
• 90 Points, Wine Advocate
• Silver Medal, 2010 NW Food & Wine Festival
$22 BUY ONLINE
2009 TEMPRANILLO – GOLD
100% Tempranillo. This red wine will surely captivate the senses. It showcases succulent, ripe flavors of boysenberry and blueberry. Upon entry, it exhibits a smooth, round, mouthfeel with a striking balance. On the finish, the tannins take hold and linger on the tongue. This wine is traditionally paired with Spanish style dishes. It is a good match for flavorful grilled meats, spicy foods, and medium hard to hard cheeses.
$20 BUY ONLINE
2009 MUSTANG – SILVER
61% Syrah, 25% Grenache, 7% Cinsault, 5% Mourvèdre, & 2% Cousoise. This Rhone style red blend lends complexity to both the nose and the palate. Concentrated flavors of cherry emerge with underlying hints of white pepper and toasted oak. Yielding velvety tannins and a smooth, well-balanced finish, this wine pairs impeccable with grilled meats, wild game, robust cheeses, and rich flavored pastas.
$25 (Please email info@airfieldwines.com for ordering information.)
2008 AVIATOR – SILVER
This complex blend has a rich bouquet of dark berries, spice and vanilla bean. Well structured tannins frame the way for flavors of boysenberry and black cherry to disperse across the palate. Enjoy this rich blend with pheasant, braised meats, and hard cheeses.
• 92 Points, Wine Advocate
• Best of Class, 2010 Tri-Cities Wine Festival
• Bronze Medal, 2010 NW Food & Wine Festival
$30 BUY ONLINE
2009 UNOAKED CHARDONNAY
Crisp, dry, and refreshing with aromas of honeysuckle, melon, and tropical fruit, this 100% stainless steel fermented Chardonnay showcases authentic varietal characteristics. Citrus flavors engage the palate with a round, lively mouthfeel and a lingering finish. This wine is enjoyable on its own or pairs nicely with seafood and pan-Asian cuisine.
• Outstanding, 2010 Seattle Wine Awards
• Excellent, Wine Press Northwest (Fall 2010)
• Silver Medal, 2010 Tri-Cities Wine Festival
• Silver Medal, 2010 NW Food & Wine Festival
• Bronze, Sunshine & Wine Competition
• 87 Points, Wine Advocate
$12 BUY ONLINE
Posted in Accolades, Aviator, Counoise, Merlot, Mustang, Tempranillo, Unoaked Chardonnay, Wine Competition
November 8th, 2010
2008 AVIATOR – Best of Class
This complex blend has a rich bouquet of dark berries, spice and vanilla bean. Well structured tannins frame the way for flavors of boysenberry and black cherry to disperse across the palate. Enjoy this rich blend with pheasant, braised meats, and hard cheeses.
$28 BUY ONLINE
Additional Accolades
• 92 Points, Wine Advocate
2008 CABERNET SAUVIGNON – Silver Medal
Overlapping aromas of dark berry and spice swirl together with nuances of toasted oak and tobacco. Bold flavors of blackcurrant and dark cherry tantalize the palate exuding depth and complexity with integrated tannins. Enjoy this wine with grilled steak, rich sauces, and robust cheeses.
$22 BUY ONLINE
Additional Accolades:
• 90 Points, Wine Advocate
2009 UNOAKED CHARDONNAY – Silver Medal
Crisp, dry, and refreshing with aromas of honeysuckle, melon, and tropical fruit, this 100% stainless steel fermented Chardonnay showcases authentic varietal characteristics. Citrus flavors engage the palate with a round, lively mouthfeel and a lingering finish. This wine is enjoyable on its own or pairs nicely with seafood and pan-Asian cuisine.
$12 BUY ONLINE
Additional Accolades:
• Outstanding, 2010 Seattle Wine Awards
• Excellent, Wine Press Northwest (Fall 2010)
• Bronze, 2010 Sunshine & Wine Competition
• 87 Points, Wine Advocate
2009 COUNOISE – Silver Medal
100% Counoise. Typically a blending component, this varietal often goes unnoticed. However, this vintage produced a wine of such high quality that it warranted being bottled as a stand-alone variety. This medium-bodied wine is multi-dimensional with layers of spice, toasted oak, dark cherry, and plum. It has soft tannins, an elegant structure, and exceptional balance. It pairs well with chicken, turkey, slow-cooked meats, and creamy pasta dishes.
$28 Wine Club Only
2009 THUNDERBOLT – Bronze Medal
100% Sauvignon Blanc. The Thunderbolt is a dry, refreshing white wine that lights up your taste buds with abundant flavors of zesty lemon-lime and tropical fruit. Well balanced with bright acidity, this wine sparks a clean, crisp finish that pairs perfectly with oysters, tossed salads, light fish and chicken.
$12 BUY ONLINE
Additional Accolades:
• Excellent, Wine Press NW (Fall 2010)
2008 MALBEC – Bronze Medal
This full-bodied wine showcases flavors of plums and blackberries with underlying hints of white pepper and toasted oak. With a velvety texture and long lasting finish, this robust red can hold its own against anything from backyard barbecues to spicy Cajun cuisine.
$28 BUY ONLINE
Additional Accolades:
• 91 Points, Wine Advocate
Posted in Accolades
September 3rd, 2010
2008 Airfield Estates Aviator – 92 Points
The 2008 Aviator is made up of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, with the balance Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec aged for 20 months in 50% new French oak. Deep purple-colored, it gives up an aromatic array of toasty new oak, smoke, violets, spice box, black cherry, and black currant. The most structured of the red wines, it has excellent concentration, serious depth and grip, and several years of aging potential. Drink this lengthy offering from 2014 to 2028.
BUY: $30
2008 Airfield Estates Malbec – 91 Points
The purple-colored 2008 Malbec spent 20 months in 40% new French and American oak. Asian spices, incense, lavender, black cherry, and black raspberry are followed by a plush, chewy, full-flavored Malbec with superior depth and length. Give it 2-3 years to fill out and enjoy it from 2013 to 2023.
BUY: $28
2009 Airfield Estates Late Harvest Gewurztraminer – 91 Points
The 2009 Late Harvest Gewurztraminer was made from frozen fruit fermented to 18.5% residual sugar. Aromas of lychee, pear, apricot, and mango are followed by a viscous, very sweet wine balanced with lively acidity. Drink this tasty effort over the next 4-5 years with fruit desserts.
BUY: $28
2008 Airfield Estates Cabernet Sauvignon – 90 Points
The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon contains small amounts of Malbec and Merlot aged for 20 months in 45% new French oak. Medium purple-colored, it reveals aromas of pain grille, pencil lead, violets, spice box, incense, black currant, and blackberry. On the palate it has ample layered fruit, good balance, well-integrated oak, good volume, and 2-3 years of aging potential. Cellar it for 2-3 years and drink it from 2012 to 2023.
BUY: $22
2008 Airfield Estates Merlot – 90 Points
The 2008 Merlot (100%) spent 20 months in 40% new French oak before bottling without fining or filtration. Aromas of cocoa, chocolate, tobacco, cassis, and black cherry lead to a medium to full-bodied ripe wine with good grip, excellent volume, layered fruit, and enough structure to evolve for 1-2 years. It will deliver prime drinking from 2012 to 2020.
BUY: $22
2008 Airfield Estates Lightning – 90 Points
The 2008 Lightning is a blend of 50% Viognier, 25% Roussanne, with the balance Chardonnay and Marsanne. Barrel-fermented and raised sur lie with monthly batonnage in seasoned French oak for 11 months, the wine did not go through malolactic. The nose displays a touch of smoke, bee-s wax, spring flowers, and melon. Medium-bodied on the palate, it reveals a smooth texture, complex flavors, good acidity, and impeccable balance. Drink this lengthy effort now and over the next 4 years.
BUY: $18
2008 Airfield Estates Mustang – 89 Points
The 2008 Mustang is composed of 53% Grenache, 35% Syrah, with the balance Cinsault, Counoise, and Mourvedre aged for 11 months in seasoned French oak. Medium purple-colored, it displays an attractive nose of cedar, spice box, lavender, incense, blueberry, and blackberry. Easy-going on the palate with no hard edges, this savory, spicy, pleasure-bent wine is meant for drinking over the next 6 years. It is an excellent value.
BUY: $25
2008 Airfield Estates Spitfire – 89 Points
The 2008 Spitfire is made up of 60% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the balance Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Malbec aged for 11 months in 40% new French oak. Medium crimson-colored, it reveals an aromatic array of smoke, Asian spices, cherries, cassis, and incense. Savory, ripe, and mouth-filling, this tasty offering is meant for drinking over the next 6 years.
BUY: $25
2008 Airfield Estates Bombshell Red – 87 Points
The 2008 Bombshell Red, a blend of 41% Syrah, 35% Merlot, with the balance Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc. Medium purple-colored, it displays a nose of spice box, lavender, cherries, cassis, and blueberry. Easy-going on the palate, this very good value is meant for drinking over the next 4 years.
BUY: $16
2009 Airfield Estates Unoaked Chardonnay – 87 Points
The latest releases include a 2009 Unoaked Chardonnay fermented and raised in stainless steel. It gives up aromas of pear, apple, and white peach leading to a crisp, clean, refreshing Chardonnay meant for drinking over the next 1-2 years. It is an excellent value.
BUY: $12
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