We are proud to introduce our first two whites under the PB Wines label. Both wines sell for under $20 and offer tremendous value. For our mailing list, we are also offering a case discount of 15%.

To order, please go to shop.rasavineyards.com.

2010 PB Wines Heritage Pinot Gris Kilian Vineyard ($18)

Speaking with Carl Kilian, owner of Kilian Vineyard, I found that he has a half acre block of Pinot Gris:

    Who’s getting that fruit?
    Nobody this year. I’m going to pull out the vines.
    Carl, they look pretty old.
    They’re about 20 years old.
    You can’t just rip them up. In Washington, that’s old vines. Keep them around and we’ll do something with them in 2011.

After Billo came by to verify that the vines were healthy, Carl made an offer we could not refuse:

    Why don’t you take the fruit this harvest? Pay me only if you can make a nice wine.

Now that’s a good man.

The wine is made in a dry Vendanges Tardives style that brings to mind some beautiful Alsatian wines but is quintessentially Washington. Carl Kilian will be getting his check.

With only 102 cases made, this will go quick.

For Winemaker notes and technical info, please visit http://www.rasavineyards.com/ourwines.

To order, please visit http://shop.rasavineyards.com.

2010 PB Wines Riesling ($16)

Our 2010 Rieslings were truly a labor of love. With 5 separate passes in 3 vineyards and a strict selection, we were able to make a compelling Auslese-style wine called The Lyricist. We had some juice remaining that didn’t make it into the The Lyricist simply because it changed the acid profile we were targeting.

The wine on its own makes a wonderful, high-acid off-dry Riesling that is very food friendly. So we decided to bottle it separately under the PB Wines label.

The fruit comes from three vineyards with four different harvest dates. The 21.4% botrytis berries helps give the wine a rich palate with wonderful nuances. The high acidity keeps the finish lingering on the palate.

With only 40 cases made, we expect to sell out quickly.

For Winemaker notes and technical info, please visit http://www.rasavineyards.com/ourwines.

To order, please visit http://shop.rasavineyards.com.