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Holiday Wine Sale

December 6, 2019 - December 20, 2019

pouring a bottle of WSU Blended Learning Grenache into a WSU logo wine glass

Enjoy 30% off WSU Blended Learning wines through Friday, December 20th!

  • Applies to all Blended Learning excluding Sparkling Hard Apple Cider
  • Distribution:
        • Shipping available within Washington State
        • Pick-up from the WSU Wine Science Center, Richland (M-F 9-5)
        • Delivery to Pullman Dec. 12 & 13
  • Call 509-372-7224 or email ve.program@wsu.edu to order

All WSU Blended Learning wines are student-made, under the direction of V&E faculty, and in collaboration with grape growing and winemaking partners from the Washington wine industry.

bottle of WSU brut and brut rose
2013 Brut & Brut Rosé

Partner Winery: Karma Vineyards
Retail: $30    Sale: $21
Bottle of Blended Learning Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Sauvignon Blanc
This wine was made in partnership with Winemaker Charlie Hoppes from Wine Boss and Fidelitas wineries in Richland, Wash. The fruit was donated by Boushey Vineyards which are located on the south slope of the Rattlesnake Hills, north of Grandview, Wash. This wine was barrel-fermented without malolactic fermentation. Extended aging on the yeast lees helped the wine develop ripe passion fruit and citrus flavors.

Aroma/Flavor: Banana, guava, orange blossom, passion fruit with a hint of spiciness
AVA: Yakima Valley
Partner Vineyard: Boushey Vineyard
Partner Winemaker: Charlie Hoppes, Wine Boss/Fidelitas
Retail: $20    Sale: $14

Bottle of Blended Learning Dry Riesling 2016 Dry Riesling
WSU V&E Director Dr. Thomas Henick-Kling and WSU research winemaker Richard Larsen collaborated with students to create this truly unique wine.  It is the first commercial wine ever produced in the WSU Winery at the Ste. Michelle Wine Estates WSU Wine Science Center in Richland, Wash. The fruit was donated by Sagemoor Vineyards and was sourced from their Bacchus Vineyard. Bacchus vineyard is located just east of the Columbia River about 15 miles north of the Tri-Cities and is home to multiple varieties planted on 180 acres. The vineyard is managed by WSU alum Lacey Lybeck. This single-clone Riesling was made from clone #198, a clone with characteristically strong mineral and floral flavors and a fine texture. Single-clone Rieslings are uncommon in the state of Washington. The wine was fermented with a select Riesling yeast in 100% stainless steel. Aging was extended on yeast lees (5 months) to build body and enhance fruit aromas. The wine has a fine texture and a clean, crisp finish.

Aroma/Flavor: Citrus, Pineapple, Lemongrass, Chrysanthemum
AVA: Columbia Valley
Partner Vineyard: Bacchus Vineyard, Sagemoor Vineyards
Partner Winemaker: WSU Faculty, WSU Winery
Retail $20    Sale: $14

bottle of WSU Blended Learning Clone 15 Chardonnay 2018 Clone 15 Chardonnay (New Release)

 

Aroma/Flavor: Apple, Pear, Floral
AVA: Columbia Valley
Partner Vineyard: Stillwater Creek Vineyard
Partner Winemaker: Charlie Hoppes, Wine Boss Winery
Retail $20    Sale: $14

bottle of WSU Blended Learning Clone 95 chardonnay 2018 Clone 95 Chardonnay (New Release)

Aroma/Flavor: Fig, Dried Fruit
AVA: Columbia Valley
Partner Vineyard: Stillwater Creek Vineyard
Partner Winemaker: Charlie Hoppes, Wine Boss Winery
Retail $20    Sale: $14

bottle of WSU GSM 2016 GSM
This richly textured wine encapsulates the ripe fruit flavors and well-developed tannins associated with Elephant Mountain grapes. Elephant Mountain produces some of Washington’s most respected Syrah because of its high elevation and warm temperatures, which allows the grapes to ripen with nice acidity and fine tannins. Andrew Schultz, vineyard manager from Hattrup Farms Inc. and a WSU V&E alum, worked with V&E students to select the fruit and make the harvest decisions. Syrah was harvested in early September, followed by the Grenache and Mourvèdre which were harvested a month later. Caleb Foster from Bookwalter winery and the students decided to co-ferment the Grenache and Mourvèdre, and opted to use 2-3 year-old oak barrels to support the red fruit and earthy flavors and refined tannins that naturally occurred in the wine. The wines were barrel-aged for 10 months, blended and bottle-aged for an additional 8+ months.

Aroma/Flavor: Strawberry, Plum, Leather, Tobacco
AVA: Elephant Mountain
Partner Vineyard: Hattrup Farms Inc.
Partner Winemaker: Caleb Foster, J. Bookwalter
Retail: $30     Sale: $21

Bottle of Blended Learning Cab 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon (New Release)

Aroma/Flavor: Plum, Currant, Baking Spice
AVA: Horse Heaven Hills
Partner Vineyard: Double Canyon
Partner Winemaker: Kate Michaud, Double Canyon
Retail: $30     Sale: $21

bottle of Blended Learning Hard Cider 2017 Sparkling Hard Cider

Partner: Tieton Cider
Retail: $12

2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum (Limited Supply)

Aroma/Flavor: Plum, Currant, Baking Spice
AVA: Wahluke Slope
Partner Vineyard: Winebau Vineyard, Sagemoore Farms
Partner Winemaker: Barnard Griffin
Retail: $75   Sale: $52.50

 

Blended learning gift box wrapped in crimson ribbon laying of a bed evergreen Christmas garland 2-Pack & 3-Sets

Buy two or three Blended Learning wines and make them a set with a free gift box and ribbon (by request). Only available for pick-up option in Richland. Magnums excluded.

Details

Start:
December 6, 2019
End:
December 20, 2019
Website:
wine.wsu.edu

Venue

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates WSU Wine Science Center
359 University Dr
Richland, WA 99354 United States
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Website:
http://wine.wsu.edu/

Organizer

WSU Viticulture & Enology Department
Phone:
509-372-7224
Email:
ve.program@wsu.edu
Website:
wine.wsu.edu