April 3, 2025

Dear Friends,

Greetings from Soos Creek Wine Cellars! We hope that you are well and enjoying the changing of the seasons.

2022 was a challenging year for our winemaker, Dave. Shortly before harvest, he wandered off-trail on Mt. Rainier and sustained injuries from tumbling down a steep slope. Rather than go into the details here, we have attached a story Dave wrote about his experience. Please click on the below link to read the story or possibly use it as a sleeping aid.

We had initially decided not to make any wine in 2022 because of Dave's fall. But he recovered fast enough that we were able to produce a small amount of wine. The good news is that the change in plans led us to discover a couple excellent new vineyards.

The 2022 Southwind Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from the most elevated point of the highly regarded Sevein vineyard development in the Walla Walla Valley 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.

Our only other offering is another new wine, the 2022 The Pugilist at Rest. 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 mingled with ripe blueberries that are a welcome change of pace, as they are both unique and delicious.

We are again offering a progressive case discount until April 20th of 10%, 15%, and 20% for orders of at least 12, 24, and 36 bottles, respectively. Additionally, a 15% year-round discount is available for our Mélange Sampler, which includes a few 2021 wines also. Please see the "Buy" button below.

We have long been recognized for the excellent quality-to-price ratio of our wines and continue to hold down our prices in return for your continued business.

As always, you can pick up your order at our winery to save on shipping costs. To do so, add a note in the comments section of your order.

To your health and thank you for your continued business!

Cheers,

Dave & Cecile Larsen

24012 172nd Ave. S.E. Kent, WA 98042 ph. 253-631-8775