CREATING
FINE WINES
FROM
WASHINGTON
STATE
Contact us at
1-800-LatahCreek
Latah Creek
Wine Cellars, Ltd.
13030 E. Indiana Ave.
Spokane, WA 99216Calendar
of Events
2008 Feb 16-28
Latah Creek's
Cash-Flow-for-Bottling
February Case Sale May 9, 10, 11
Spokane Winery Association
Spring Barrel Tasting June 8
Davenport Hotel
Taste Washington - Spokane
You can buy tickets at the winery July 19, 20
Latah Creek's
26th Anniversary Celebration October 4, 5
Latah Creek's
Oktoberfest Celebration November 21, 22, 23
Spokane Winery Association
Holiday Wine Fest |
Winemaking Notes
Harvest Analysis:
Harvest date:
September 27, 2005
Brix: 22.6 TA: .84 pH: 3.27
Vineyard:
Conner Lee Vineyards
Yeast: D-47
Malolactic fermentation:
100% complete
Oak aging:
2 months, French
Cold fermented between 50 and 55 degrees F. for 12 weeks
Bottled: August 14, 2006 | Tasting Notes This 2005 vintage marks our second year using grapes from the Conner Lee Vineyards - one of the premier Chardonnay vineyards in Washington State. Vines from the gentle south-facing slopes in central Washington produce some of the most intense Chardonnays the Pacific Northwest has to offer. The rich, buttery character seen in this wine is the result of a cool (50 F.) primary and a full secondary malo-lactic fermentations. Two months of French oak aging adds complexity to the wine's rich fruit and honey flavors as well as providing a long, toasty finish | | | Awards and Accolates
'90 Vintage - GOLD MEDAL
'91 Vintage - The Wine Spectator BEST BUY
'93 Vintage - GOLD MEDAL
'94 Vitnage - The Wine Spectator BEST BUY
'94 Vintage - 93 points and BEST BUY, Wine Enthusiast Magazine
'95 Vintage - 88 points, The Wine Spectator
'96 Vintage - 89 points, The Wine Spectator
'97 Vintage - 85 points, The Wine Spectator
'98 Vintage - 89 points, The Wine Spectator
'00 Vintage - 87 points, The Wine Spectator
'05 Vintage - GOLD MEDAL, 2007 Seattle Wine Awards
The Wine Spectator: "Ripe and exotic but not heavy, with delectable apricot, honey and spice overtones to the rich pear flavors. Offers plenty of character up front and a rich texture to on."
The Wine Spectator: "Crisp and bright. Brimming with citrus, green apple and pear flavors, its layered with nutmeg and vanilla grace notes that keep peeking through the long finish. Refreshing for its seductive fruit character." | Order This Wine |
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Winemaking Notes
Harvest Analysis:
Harvest date:
October 1, 2006
Brix: 22.0 TA: .80 pH: 3.35
Vineyard:
Familigia Vineyards
George, WA
Yeast: D-47
Stainless steel fermentation, cold fermented between 48 to 55 degrees F. for 6 1/2 weeks
Bottled: April 12, 2007 | Tasting Notes This wonderful, dry, perfumy wine has been a real dilemma for us. During our past 25 years of winemaking, we have periodically made both Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. These two wines have very similar characteristics and when done in the same style, many consumers would have a hard time telling them apart. The biggest difference and challenge with Semillon is the fact that it can take on a very grassy character if not watched closely during fermentation. Two years ago Natalie and I decided to experiment with this variety further by adding a little Chenin Blanc juice to the Semillon juice prior to fermentation. Viola! No grassiness. What was achieved was a wonderfully fruity, lighter styled, refreshingly good Semillon. This very small production was so popular with consumers here at the winery that the decision was made to do it again for 2006. We hope you enjoy this delightful summer wine as much as we do here. It is the staff favorite!! | | | | Order This Wine |
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Winemaking Notes
Harvest Analysis:
Harvest date:
October 19, 2006-Arete'
October 26, 2006-Familigia
Brix: 21.6 TA:.98 pH: 3.20
Vineyard:
20% Arete' Vnyd Estates
Tri-Cities, Washington
80% Familigia Vineyards
George, Washington
Yeast: D-47
Cold fermented between 45 and 48 degrees F. for 8 weeks
Bottled: February 15, 2007 | Tasting Notes Ted Jordan Meredith, Northwest Wine - Winegrowing alchemy Along the Pacific Ring of Fire: "The finest Northwest Rieslings occasionally approximate the elusive balance of ripeness, refinement, crisp acidity and complex flavors and scents that is the hallmark of the finer Rieslings from Germany or those from France's Alsace region......In America, except perhaps for the Rieslings of the Northwest, these European wines have no equal."
This Riesling is full of wonderful Washington State Riesling fruit characters - apples, pears, spices of clove. This wine finishes crisp and clean on the palate even though I did leave a little more residual sweetness in the wine than I normally do (about 2.5%) because of the high acid level of the vintage. (Most consumers might think this wine is actually less sweet than usual!) A slow, cold fermentation allowed the wine to retain its flowery, fragrant aromas and just a hint of "spritz". The crisp acidity perfectly balances out its deep, distinctly varietal flavors. This is a wonderful example of the great Rieslings that come from the Pacific Northwest. | | | Awards and Accolates
Latah Creek's Johannisberg Rieslings have continually received high marks in local and national wine competitions along with a Northwest Palate "GOOD BUY" and a Wine Spectator "BEST BUY".
Wine Press Northwest, Fall 2000: one of four "Outstanding" ratings given in a tasting of 43 Rieslings from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia.
'04 vintage - 90 points, Wine Enthusiast Magazine
"Very classy, and classic, WA Riesling, with just enough residual sugar to offset the zippy acids. Bright, fresh, crisp and clean, with a wash of honeyed sweetness underlying the ripe peaches and apple-flavored juice. Just a delightful bottle of Riesling." | Order This Wine |
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Winemaking Notes
Harvest Analysis:
Cold fermented between 45 and 50 degrees F. for an average of 9 weeks.
Bottled: March 13, 2008 | Tasting Notes Huckleberries are small, blueberry-like fruit. Despite efforts to cultivate and commercially grow this delectable treat, the only source for the Huckleberry continues to be from the wild in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. Those brave enough to compete with bears and other animals indigenous to the area are rewarded with a dark-blue berry that is uniquely Northwest. Typically used for jams, jellies, and pies, we have found that the blending together of the berry's tart juice and our Riesling to be a real taste sensation. The subtle blueberry-like flavors of the huckleberry add nice complexities to the wonderfully intense spice and floral characters of our Riesling. | | | Customer Comments "On our weekend trip to Seattle, we stopped at Thorp's and purchased our first bottle of your wine. We chose the Huckleberry d'Latah. We are in love! On the way back, we stopped for five more bottles. this wine is refreshing, joyful and has a delightful finish. Thanks so much for your careful work in producing this Washington Wonder. This wine is wonderful and we will recommend it to our friends. Thanks again for a special treat!" | Order This Wine |
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Winemaking Notes
Harvest Analysis:
Cold fermented between 45 and 48 degrees F. for an average of 9 weeks.
Bottled: February 15, 2008 | Tasting Notes This continues to be one of Spokane's favorite blush wines. Its wonderful, crisp balance and exceptional fruit characteristics are achieved by the blending together of premium Washington State varietal wines - specifically Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Muscat Canelli, and a small amount of Sangiovese to achieve just the right "blush". The result is a wine with a bright fresh bouquet and flavors of berries and cherries.
Spokane Blush is an ideal accompianment to summer barbeques, today's lighter meals and also a delight by itself. If you enjoy "blush" wines but have grown tired of the sameness of White Zinfandels, then Spokane Blush is the "blush" for you. | | | | Order This Wine |
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Winemaking Notes
Harvest Analysis:
Harvest Date: October 1, 2006
Brix: 23.5 T.A. .92 pH: 3.39
Vineyard: 100% Wahluke Slope Vineyards
Yeast: D-47
Cold fermented between 45 and 48 degrees F for 49 days
Bottled: February 14, 2008 | Tasting Notes This wine continues to be one of my favorite wines and more than any other varitey, it shows off my flair with the light and fruity varietials. This wine differs from the norm when it come to Muscats in that it is finished with just under 4% residual sweetness and a relatively high acid.
A delight by itself, this wonderfully balanced wine is also a suitable compliment for any shellfish meal and goes especially well with food prepared with lots of garlic or spice. An exceptional "sipping and sniffing" wine. | | | | Order This Wine |
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Winemaking Notes
Harvest Analysis:
Cold fermented between 45 to 48 degrees F. for an average of 9 weeks
Bottled: February 21, 2008 | Tasting Notes Maywine has been described as "Springtime" in a bottle. It has traditionally been used as a wine for festive occasions and signifies the coming of spring, often served from a large bowl. To create this delightful wine I blend together premium Washington white wines with fragrant woodruff herbs and natural strawberry concentrate. This wonderfully fruity wine was developed from a family recipe brought to this country years ago by a Hungarian winemaker who years later passed it on to me. The resultant wine, with the addition of the strawberry concentrate, is somewhat sweeter than the traditional German Maiwine.
Maywine can be served chilled or over ice as a wonderful apertif. The addition of a floating strawberry makes a striking presentation. Mix equal parts soda water and wine for a refreshing summer cooler. For a quick and easy wintertime mulled wine, heat with a cinnamon stick. Maywine also makes an excellent accompaniment to curry dishes. | | | Customer Comments
"...I had your Maywine recommended to me. I bought it, tried it, LOVED IT!!! It was a great hit! Just wanted to say Thank you!" | Order This Wine |
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Winemaking Notes
Harvest Analysis:
Harvest Date: October 1, 2006
Brix: 23.5 T.A. .92 pH: 3.39
Vineyard: 100% Wahluke Slope Vineyards
Yeast: D-47
Cold fermented between 45 and 48 degrees F for 5 weeks
Bottled: February 16, 2007 | Tasting Notes Muscat has always been one of my favorite wines. It’s intense fruit characters are second to none and it’s versatility with food is unmatched. But while traveling in the Piedmonte region of Northern Italy, my wife and I discovered Moscato. WOW—a Muscat finished sweeter and with less alcohol. I knew we would have a winner if we could reproduce this marvelous treat using our incredible Washington State Muscat grapes. Thus was born Moscato d’Latah. Great by itself or as an aperitif with light snacks or hors d’oeuvres. | | | | Order This Wine |
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Winemaking Notes
Harvest Analysis:
Harvest date: October 12, 2005
Brix: 23.0 T.A.: .68 pH: 3.45
Vineyard: 100% Wahluke Slope Vineyards
Yeast: Prie de Mouse and French Red
Malolactic fermentation: 100% complete
Fining: none
Oak aging: French oak
Bottled: August 3, 2006 | Tasting Notes Everyone who has tasted our Sangiovese is as excited about it as we are. Just saying the word "Sangiovese" conjures up thoughts of the wonderfully fruity Chianti wines produced in the Tuscany region of Italy. This extremely versatile red is a relative newcomer to the wine scene of Washington State having only been in production the last few years. The grapes for our wine come from the same vineyards as our Cabernet, Merlot, and others - the Wahluke Slope Vineyards in central Washington. This vineyard region continually produces some of the best wine in the state. The components seen in this Washington State Sangiovese are very typical of its Tuscan cousin; wonderful berry-like fruit flavors combines with subtle Italian herbs, nice bright red/purple color, and aromas of cherry and cassis. Light oak aging adds complexity to the wine and softens the feel on your palate. Enjoy this wine as an everyday "house red". It is a wonderful accompaniment with everything from game birds, pasta dishes and pizzas to pork roasts. I am especially intrigued by the lingering clove sensation that remains in the mouth long after the wine is gone. | | | Customer Comments "We recently found your Sangiovese and have fell in love with it - hands down, the best Sangio for the money we've tasted to date..." | Order This Wine |
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Winemaking Notes
Harvest Analysis:
Harvest date: September 22, 2005
Brix: 25.5 T.A.: .79 pH: 3.47
Vineyard: 100% Wahluke Slope Vineyards
Yeast: Prie de Mouse and French Red
Malolactic fermentation: 100% complete
Fining: none
Oak aging: French oak
Bottled: August 4, 2006 | Tasting Notes This 2005 Merlot is marvelous. This wine's dark, inky indigo color promises great things to come and its full-bodied, intensely varietal blackberry aromas and jammy flavors deliver. French oak aging adds vanillin complexity making it enjoyable now, or watch it soften gracefully with a few additional years of cellar aging. To preserve the intense fruit characteristics of the grape, no cellar fining was done - only minimal filtration prior to bottleing. Some sediment is to be expected. | | | Awards and Accolates
'83 Vintage - The Washington Wine Writers pick as the best Washington Merlot from the Vintage 1982 through 1985. "This wine shows the age-ability of Merlot and its potential in the of a skilled wine-maker.
'86 Vintage - 89 Points The Wine Spectator
'87 Vintage - 90 Points The Wine Spectator
among the Wine Spectator's 1989 TOP 100
'89 Vintage - 91 Points The Wine Spectator
among The Wine Spectator's 1991 TOP 100
'91 Vintage - 87 Points The Wine Spectator
'93 Vintage - 88 Points NW Wine Palate
'98 Vintage - 89 Points The Wine Spectator | Order This Wine |
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 | "The Next Generation
of Latah Creek Wines" 2005
Washington State
CABERNET-SYRAH
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Syrah | | Price: $19.99 | | click for pdf press sheet |
Winemaking Notes
Harvest Analysis:
Cabernet Sauvignon:
picked October 16, 2005
Brix: 24.5 TA: .65
pH: 3.46
Syrah:
picked October 21, 2005
Brix: 24.9 TA: .59
pH: 3.51
Vineyard:
Cabernet: Alice Vineyards
Syrah: Arete' Vineyards
Yeast: Prie de Mouse and French Red
Malolactic fermentation: 100% complete
Fining: none
Oak barrel aging: 15 months new French oak | Tasting Notes 25TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL WINE RELEASE Cabernet and Syrah has always been one of my favorite wine blends. The spiciness of Syrah and the wonderful fullness of Cabernet marry together so well you’d think they were destined to be one. So to commemorate our 25th Anniversary Celebration, we bottled this special 50/50 blend of 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2005 Syrah. This Cabernet-Syrah also marks “The Next Generation of Latah Creek Wines”, one’s developed by my daughter Natalie and myself. The grapes for this spectacular blend were picked from the Arete' and Alice Vineyards in Central Washington. This is a massive red wine with incredibly dark color and unbelievable amounts of fruit and flavor. As Natalie has said: “this isn’t your mama’s wine”. I know you will enjoy this very special Anniversary Release wine. If you enjoy drinking massive reds, then this incredibly dark, intensely full-bodied and fruity, mouth-filling red will be just for you. | | | | Order This Wine |
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 | "The Next Generation
of Latah Creek Wines" 2006
Washington State
WINEMAKERS' RESERVE RED
PETIT VERDOT | | Price: $29.99 | | JUST RELEASED! |
Winemaking Notes
Harvest Analysis:
Harvest date: October 18, 2006
Brix: 24.9 T.A.: .67 pH: 3.55
Vineyard: Alice Vineyards
Yeast: Prie de Mouse and French Red
Malolactic fermentation:
100% complete
Fining: none
Small French oak cooperage for 7 months | Tasting Notes Our first Winemakers' Reserve Red, features a grape that is not very well known and ypically not bottled by itself: Petit Verdot. In Bordeaux, this thick-skinned grape produces wines with mouth-gripping tannins that are so powerful that they often leave the palate with a puckering sensation. but when grown in the Northwest, wonderful things happen. this remarkably intense 2006 Petit Verdot is a gorgeous blend of deep crimson, violet and ripe plum colors. A swirl of the glass and the nose is immediately greeted by its sweet black cherry and delicate violet floral notes followed by robust spicy fruit flavors of blackberries and blackcurrants.
Total production for this limited Reserve release is only 11 barrels: less than 300 cases. | | | | Order This Wine |
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Winemaking Notes
Harvest Analysis: | Tasting Notes After months of being without this deliciously sweet, intensely fruity, red nectar, we are extremely happy to report it's back and it's great! As you may remember, this wine was first released two years ago and marked the first winemaking collaberation between myself and my daughter, Natalie. This also was Latah Creek's first venture into the world of red dessert wines. During our trip to Italy in Spring 2003, Ellena and I discovered the marvelous Recioto wines of Northern Italy and decided right then that we needed a similar wine at Latah Creek. So upon our return, Natalie and I took 4 barrels of our 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon and blended it with unfermented Cabernet juice. The resultant wine was perfect and was released to rave consumer reviews here at the winery. The first release, planning to be a two year supply, sold out in just one year. We were consiquently out of this wine for nearly 6 months before we released our second vintage. For this release we decided to "kick it up a notch", as Emeril would say. We made this new Natalie's Nectar with Syrah. The result is a stunning, spectacular wine full of rich sweetness and Syrah varietal flavors. Can you tell I like this wine? Everyone here thinks this is even better than the first. So hurry and get your bottle while it is still here!
This wine is sold only at the winery. | | | Customer Comments "Wow! ! ! ! I just opened Natalie's Nectar. I LOVED IT! I've died and gone to Heaven. I don't usually email you but after I tasted this wine I just had to let you know how I liked it. Keep up the good work and I will advertise across this nation the best winery around." | Order This Wine |
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