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May 23 2010

2009 Gewurztraminer!

Published by Chris under Winemakers Blog

The 2009 Dowsett Family Gewurztraminer has been released!
We have a classic on our hands.  The 2009 is full of lush fruit and famous Celilo Vineyard acidity.  Pair this wine with scallops, crab, stir fry or any other asian influence.
Contact us at info@dowsettwines.com to order.  We retail this wine at $22.00 a bottle, and offer a 10% [...]

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Apr 10 2010

Follow Us On Facebook

Published by Chris under Winemakers Blog

Please follow our current events on Facebook.  Search for Dowsett Family Winery and become a fan.
We will keep you updated with all new events and happenings…

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Nov 01 2009

Wine Advocate Review

Published by Robin under Winemakers Blog

2007  Dowsett Family Winery Devotion Red Wine
A Proprietary Blend Dry  Red Table wine from ,,Columbia Valley,Washington,USA
 
Review by Jay Miller
Wine Advocate # 185 (Oct 2009)
Rating: 89
Drink 2009 - 2017
Cost: $30
 
The deep crimson-colored 2007 Devotion Red Wine is a blend of 52% Syrah, 26% Mourvedre, and 22% Grenache. Aromas of spice box, underbrush, incense, black cherry, and [...]

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Aug 26 2009

Gewürztraminer news

There is a nice mention of our Gewürztraminer in Seattle Metropolitan magazine’s “11 top wine experts pick the best 100 Northwest wines under $50″, read the article here

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Jul 12 2009

Winemaker’s Dinner

Published by Chris under Winemakers Blog

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Jul 12 2009

Wine Enthusiast Rating

Published by Chris under 2007 Devotion, Winemakers Blog

Thank you to the August 2009 issue of the Wine Enthusiast for their lastest review.

89 Dowsett Family 2007 Devotion Red Wine (Columbia Valley); $28.
A Chateauneuf-style, ruby red blend of 52% Syrah 26% Mourvèdre and 22% Grenache. Lots of spice and black pepper to complement the bright red fruits. Still very young and not-quite resolved; [...]

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Apr 22 2009

Release of the Devotion!

Published by Chris under 2007 Devotion, Winemakers Blog

 We would like to announce the release of our first red wine.  The 2007 Devotion is our tribute to the varieties, vineyards and wines we love.  This is a Rhone/Spanish/South Australian style blend.  It is composed of 52% Syrah from the Morrison Lane Vineyard in Walla Walla, 26% Mourvedrefrom Kiona’s Heart of the Hill Vineyard [...]

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Apr 22 2009

Vintage Walla Walla

Published by Chris under Winemakers Blog

Please join us on June 6, as we open new releases for the Grand Pouring at the Vintage Walla Walla Event.  It will be held on the Whitman Campus in beautiful Walla Walla.
For more information try:
http://wallawallawine.com/calendar?a=showid&id=22
See you there…

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Feb 21 2009

Taste Walla Walla Portland

Published by Chris under Winemakers Blog

Oregon friends, please join us March 2, 2009 for Taste Walla Walla Portland.  It will be held at the beautiful Portland Art Museum again.  We will share the room with over 40 of our winery friends and neighbors.  Visit http://www.wallawallawine.com/ for more information on purchasing tickets.

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Dec 24 2008

Wine Press Northwest

Wine Press Northwest has just named the Dowsett Family 2007 Gewurztraminer “Celilo Vineyard” as their Wine of the Week for December 23, 2008.  The wine will also receive an Outstanding rating in their upcoming Winter 2008 edition.  The magazine states:
Dowsett Family Winery 2007 Celilo Vineyard Gewurztraminer
Appellation: Columbia Gorge
Outstanding! Chris Dowsett spent years at Canoe Ridge [...]

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