Instrumental Washington Winemakers Through the Decades

From Quilceda Creek in 1979 to Prospice in 2019.

By Sean P. Sullivan 9/24/2019 at 9:00am Published in the October 2019 issue of Seattle Met

Soos Creek Wine Cellars
24012 172nd Ave SE
Kent, Washington 98042

David and Cecile Larsen,
Owners/Winemakers

Phone: 253-631-8775

Email:
winemaker@sooscreekwine.com

 

“The value in every bottle of Soos Creek wine is outrageous.” -- Sean Sullivan

 

“I have pounded the drum for Soos Creek since I first tasted the wines 20 years ago. For those of us who want great value at stupidly great prices, Soos Creek is a treasure.” -- Paul Gregutt

2022 Pugilist at Rest The 2022 The Pugilist at Rest is another new wine. The name and artwork are taken from a book by the same title, written by Dave's writing mentor, Thom Jones. It is composed of 50% Cabernet, 33% Petit Verdot, and 17% Merlot, sourced from the Southwind and McKinley Springs Vineyards. This dark, well-structured wine boasts concentrated mineral flavors with ripe blueberries, offering a welcome change of pace that is both unique and delicious. $35 - not yet reviewed.

2022 Southwind Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon The 2022 Southwind Vineyard Cab includes 15% Merlot and is sourced from the most elevated point of the highly regarded Sevein Vineyard development in the Walla Walla appellation. It has a very dark color that reflects its concentrated flavors of cassis, forest floor, and tobacco with substantial but unobtrusive tannins - very Bordeaux-like. $35 - not yet reviewed.

2021 Palisade “The 2021 ‘Palisade’ came from the Beverly, Champoux, and Mattawa vineyards and was stored in neutral oak barrels before bottling. Soft in the mouth, this delivers black cherry compote, mocha, tar, and suggestions of crème de violette on the palate. A delicious and dense treat to savor now or enjoy over the next fifteen years. 93 points.” Owen Bargreen.

2021 Champoux Vineyard Red Wine “A beautiful and also very delicious blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon with the remainder Merlot, this saw 50% new French oak, is lush, pillowy and soft in the mouth. Loganberry cordial, anise, and crème de cassis flavors all mingle well with refined tannins and brilliant structure. Enjoy this fabulous wine now and over the next fifteen years to come. 94 points.” Owen Bargreen

2021 Sazon “The 2021 ‘Sazon’ is a Merlot-dominant wine (64%) with the remainder Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, all stored in neutral oak barrels. Smooth and round, this shows a seamless texture throughout the drinking experience as medium to full-bodied blackberry and black cherry flavors mingle well with coffee grounds and freshly tilled loamy soils on the palate. Enjoy now and over the next decade. 92 points.” Owen Bargreen

2021 'Soleil' Red Wine “The 2021 ‘Soleil’ combines 70% Cabernet Sauvignon with the remainder Merlot and Syrah. Aged in neutral oak barrels, this delivers black currants and espresso coffee grounds on the nose alongside shades of crushed mint. The palate is soft and juicy with a smooth texture. Enjoy this beautiful wine now and over the next ten years to come. Drink 2024 – 2034. 92 points.” Owen Bargreen.

2021 Commander Comet Syrah “The 2021 Commander Comet comes from the Discovery vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA. Inky in the glass, this delivers tar, sagebrush, allspice, and dusted blackberry on the nose. The palate is soft and refined with a silky texture and a great sense of flavor density with its black fruit and chocolate core. Delicious now, watch this develop over the next decade. Drink 2024 -2034. 93 points.” Owen Bargreen