07/19/2017
Tomorrow is …..
Open Bottle Thursday!
July 20th, 2017
4:00PM - 8:00PM
Featuring:
Three Rivers Winery
River"s Red Blend
Sangiovese, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.
2013
Walla Walla Valley, Washington
There are too few wineries in the Walla Walla Valley that offer bottlings which won’t pinch too hard on the wallet, and here’s the latest example of a food-friendly, midweek crowd pleaser from Holly Turner that won"t break the bank!
90 Points!
The Wine Spectator
"A fresh and inviting red, with crisp acidity set against a plush layer of well-formed blueberry and floral flavors, picking up spicy notes as the finish plays out. Sangiovese, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2018."
Elsewhere at $17.99
Our Regular price $15.99
Special Sale Price Tonight Only
$12.75
by the bottle
and if you buy 6 (or more) bottles
the price drops to $60.00 per six pack
that"s only $10.00 per bottle!
Don’t want to miss the sale?
Can’t make it Thursday?
Call us, as quantities are limited, so with that said, first come first served!
703-668-WINE
Our Thoughts on this wine.....
A balanced blend among the varietals, this wine is swarming with notes of blackberry, cherry and baking spice on the nose. The palate is filled with flavors of chocolate and ripe cherry. This red blend has a nice layered mid-palate and a rich long finish making it perfect to enjoy with burgers, steak or just about anything on the grill.
A bit about Holly Turner, Winemaker........
Born and raised in McMinnville, Oregon, Holly Turner is Northwest to the core. “McMinnville was a great place to grow up. In many ways it was similar to Walla Walla – quiet, slow, relaxed.” She earned her bachelor"s degree in biology from Western Oregon State College and began working in food science and quality assurance. “I started at a processing plant and cannery before joining a coffee company in Portland.”
It didn’t take long for the wine industry to beckon. “At some point while living in Portland I realized I really liked wine. I walked into the tasting room at Chateau Ste. Michelle and applied for a job. After a few months they moved me to the red winemaking facility to work in the lab. From the very first day, I loved everything about the job. They had me take a number of courses at Davis and then moved me up to winemaking.”
In addition to Chateau Ste. Michelle, Holly also worked at Bodega la Rural winery in Mendoza Argentina, an experience that triggered her interest in Malbec. “Our conditions are comparable to the best parts of Mendoza and our Malbecs share many of the qualities that make their wines so special intense aromas of blueberries and strawberries, lots of power and that wonderful juicy opulence that defines the grape.”
Over the last decade Holly has forged lasting relationships with growers throughout the region, giving her access to some of the best sites in the state. “Eastern Washington is one of the world’s great wine regions. Being so far north we receive more hours of sunlight during the summer months than appellations to the south. The extra light coupled with moderate temperatures and little rainfall ensures that our wines deliver great consistency, concentration and character.”
Under Holly’s direction, Three Rivers has earned dozens of scores above 90 points from the nation’s top writers and publications. When not at the winery Holly and her husband Andy keep busy with their three children and Austin Terrier named Vinny. On weekends you can find the family touring the streets of Walla Walla in their ‘61 pink Cadillac.
See You Tomorrow!
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