Winemaker’s Select
2015 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Your glass fills with a captivating deep ruby. The aroma is an addictive and bold perfume of black current and fig. Each sip welcomes you with velvety tannins, bursting onto your palate with notes of leather and cigar box. A balanced blend of French and American oak infuse a pleasant undertone of warm earthiness reminiscent of volcanic rock. This Cabernet is rich and complex without decanting and pairs well with a simple red meat meal from your local cattle ranch.
Varietal Composition | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Vineyard | Kestrel View Estate |
Appellation | Yakima Valley |
Alcohol | 14.9% |
Volume | 750 ml |
$45
2015 Malbec
The color is a deep, inky purple with an aroma of blackberry, raspberry and anise seeds. The body is velvety smooth with spicy notes and a subtle hint of fresh mint. The finish is lingering with toast and vanilla from the barrel aging. The complex profile of this wine will pair beautifully with fennel seed stuffed and roasted turkey.
Varietal Composition | 100% Malbec |
Vineyard | Kestrel View Estate |
Appellation | Yakima Valley |
Alcohol | 13.9% |
Volume | 750 ml |
$45
2015 Co-Ferment Syrah
The 7% Viognier in this co-fermented Syrah creates a deep purple hue that captivates your senses. Aromas of dark cherries, vanilla, cocoa and rich oak draw you into this Rhone style blend. Velvety tannins dance together with notes of plums, black cherry and fennel across your pallet. Enjoy this full-bodied wine with a delicious well marbled steak or a cheesy lasagna.
Varietal Composition | 93% Syrah, 7% Viognier |
Vineyard | Kestrel View Estate |
Appellation | Yakima Valley |
Alcohol | 14.8% |
Volume | 750 ml |
$45
2015 Tribute Red
This wine was created to commemorate the life of our founder, John Walker. John was a true visionary and he created Kestrel Vintners to craft wines of both superior quality and value. John saw the potential of the Washington wine industry during its infancy and started Kestrel Vintners in order to take part in the growth of the industry. This complex blend is a tribute to John Walker’s role in the Washington State wine industry. It is a nontraditional red blend created to showcase the smoothness and complexity of our wines.
Your glass is filled with an enticing deep ruby color. Aromas of bright red fruits such as strawberry and raspberry jump from the glass. All those wonderful fruit aromas mingle with a nice oak undertone adding a pleasant earthiness to the wine. Elements of dark chocolate, vanilla and fresh earth fill your mouth with each sip. The flavors of fig and mocha present a slight tannin on the finish. The wine has great structure with an elegant balance of oak and acidity.
Varietal Composition | 45% Merlot, 25% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 5% Mourvedre, 5% Sangiovese |
Vineyard | Kestrel View Estate |
Appellation | Yakima Valley |
Alcohol | 14.5% |
Volume | 750 ml |
$45
2016 Cabernet Franc
The color is dark and inky with a slight garnet color around the edges. The aroma delights with dark fruits and moist earth, giving way to flavors of roasted coffee, black peppercorn, and greenbell pepper on the palate. This wine is a fascinating journey both freshly poured and after being decanted. We recommend pairing your glass with dark chocolate, dark cherries, or coffee beans to draw out the individual flavors of this magificant wine.
Varietal Composition | 88% Cabernet Franc, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot |
Vineyard | Kestrel View Estate |
Appellation | Yakima Valley |
Alcohol | 14.6% |
Volume | 750 ml |
$45
2016 Mourvèdre
The color is deep purple fading to a pale ruby on the edges. Decant this wine and serve at room temperature, allowing the wine to open up so you can enjoy all of the aromatics it has to offer. On the nose you’ll find aromatics of blackberry, blueberry, violets. Mocha and spices are noticeable as the wine decants and warms. Bright, with soft tannins and an earthy mouthfeel, the elegance of this medium bodied wine coats your mouth with a long finish that lingers with a tart acidity.
Varietal Composition | 100% Mourvèdre |
Vineyard | Kestrel View Estate |
Appellation | Yakima Valley |
Alcohol | 14.3% |
Volume | 750 ml |