2021

• 94 points

  • Top Source is quickly establishing itself as a go-to producer for exceptional quality, well-priced wines. This blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah is an attention-getter. The aromas explode from the glass, with notes of flower, strawberry, smoked meat, fire pit, and black olive. The palate delivers on all that promise and more, mixing red and darker fruit with plentiful savory flavors. Floral accents run throughout. The finish goes the distance and then some, easily 60 seconds. Is this pound-for-pound the best Syrah-Grenache blend in the Northwest right now? Unequivocally yes. Run, do not walk. 13.8% alcohol. TCA-free micro-agglomerated cork. 692 cases produced. —Sean Sullivan, northwestwinereport.com

• 94 Points, Editor’s Choice

  • This 60-40 blend of Grenache and Syrah is beautifully balanced, with aromas of dark plums, boysenberries, violets and a hint of pork fat. Blackberry and black-tea flavors revolve around a core of ginger and soy. Now I want soup dumplings. —Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast

• 93 Points

  • Aged for 20 months in neutral French oak the 2021 Top Source Grenache boasts a deep ruby-blue core with a shimmering light red rim. Displaying those wonderful Grenache-like notes of blue plums, red cherries, dusty herbs, and wet-tilled earth, it gifts lovely minerality across the palate. It finishes with plush tannins and ample acidity. 692 cases made. —Jeremy Young, International Wine Report

• 90 Points

  • Bursting with a carbonic floral essence, the 2021 Columbia Valley Syrah-Grenache erupts with an open-knit and expressive nose of baked clay, iodine and stewed cherries. The wine is fresh and vibrant, thanks to approximately 60% whole-cluster fermentation. Medium to full-bodied and with 13.8% alcohol, the palate presents notes of black raspberry and turned earth, complemented by a soft umami essence. Positioned as an excellent entry-level alternative for those still on the waiting list for the Bionic Wines portfolio, this comes at a fraction of the price. It is set to become more popular and sought after. This was made with grapes from vineyards practicing biodynamic farming. A total of 8,304 bottles were produced. —Anthony Mueller, The Wine Advocate

2020

• 95 Points, Editor's Choice

  • Distinctly floral, with earthy violets and oregano joining forces with boysenberries, basil, fresh-turned earth, aged balsamic vinegar and sweet gardenias. The mouthfeel is slick and slippery, with redcurrant, dried cherry, orange peel and sausage roll flavors caressing the palate. —Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast

• 95 Points

  • Outstanding in this challenging vintage, the 2020 Top Source Red Wine combines 60% Grenache with the remainder Syrah. This quite honestly smells like a Cayuse wine. The range of aromatics is really outstanding with Umami, hoisin sauce, wet stone, black truffle crudo and suggestions of boysenberry sauce. The palate is beautifully textured, with fantastic finesse and length. The combination of weight, finesse and flavor/aromatic range is downright stunning. Do not sleep on this beauty. Drink 2023-2030. —Owen Bargreen, owenbargreen.com

• 94 Points

  • The 2020 Red Wine Columbia Valley is savory, with a burst of crushed ashen stones and dried blackberries accentuated by spiced citrus and camphor. This is silky-smooth and pliant. Crunchy mineral tones complicate vividly ripe red and blue fruits. The 2020 finishes incredibly long, crisply refreshing with a Violette pastille nuance that lingers on and on. The Columbia Valley Red Wine is juicy and fun yet full of character. It's a blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah refined in all neutral oak. —Eric Guido, Vinous

• 94 Points, Critic’s Choice

  • This is a blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah, with a sizable portion of that fruit clearly coming from the stones in Walla Walla Valley. The aromas are exuberant, leading with notes of peat, fresh and dried tobacco, olive brine, crushed violet, wet rock, and a whiff of tangerine. There’s pleasing delicacy while still plenty of intensity to the soft-feeling, savory and umami-filled flavors, accented by olive and mineral notes. The finish sticks around for at least a 30-second count. It’s a stunner and a rare find at this price. 13.5% alcohol. 926 cases produced. TCA-free micro-agglomerated cork. —Sean Sullivan, northwestwinereport.com

• 93 Points, Best Buy

  • The 2020 Top Source Red Wine is comprised of a blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah and sports a medium brick-red core with an orange rim in the glass. Bountiful aromas of red raspberry fruit leather, dried strawberry, macerated blueberry, dusty country road, dried grapefruit, and shades of roasted meat pop on the nose. Sweet and rounded tannins, crunchy acidity, and a medium body complete the wine. What a great bottle of wine for only $30. 600 cases made. Best Buy. —Jeremy Young, International Wine Report

• 90 Points

  • A blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah, the 2020 Columbia Valley Red Wine sports a translucent ruby hue as well as attractive notes of smoked red and black cherries, peppery herbs, savory spices, and classic Rocks-like scorched earth and charcoal notes. Medium bodied on the palate and nicely balanced, with ripe yet present tannins, this complex, earthy, nuanced red blend will drink nicely for 7-8 years.—Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com

• 90 Points

  • This has an attractive, peppery nose with black cherries, red plums, cured meat and cocoa. Some blue flowers, too. Crunchy and savory on the palate, with medium body and dusty tannins. Chalky finish with hints of blue fruit and crushed stones. 60% grenache and 40% syrah. Drink now. —James Suckling, jamessuckling.com

2019

• 93 Points, Critic’s Choice

  • This is a blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah. The aromas are perfumed, with notes of huckleberry, stem, plum, raspberry, and flower. Soft, textured-feeling fruit and savory flavors follow. It hangs on the supremely long, flower and savory note-filled finish. Dee-licious and a stupendous value. 13.6% alcohol. 1,017 cases produced. TCA-free micro-agglomerated cork. —Sean Sullivan, northwestwinereport.com

• 93 Points

  • A blend of 60% Grenache with the remainder Syrah, this shows beautiful stony accents on the nose with red rose petals, red currants, cigar ash and shades of green olives that all come together marvelously in the glass. The palate is silky and elegant with incredible texture and finesse. A cornucopia of Umami greets you with seaweed, Hoisin sauce and white truffle notes that combine with red raspberry and salted huckleberry. Complex and delicious, this is delightful to consume now and over the next eight years. Drink 2022-2030. —Owen Bargreen, owenbargreen.com

• 93 Points, Editors’ Choice

  • Aromas of Bing cherries and macerated strawberries mix it up with black pepper, bittersweet dark chocolate and a meaty note that suggests ribs cooking on an outdoor grill. More blackberries on the palate, with dark plums, thyme, rosemary and spicy paprika note. A smooth, soft mouthfeel with tangy acidity and silky tannins. This blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah is clearly a winning formula. —Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast

• 92 Points

  • A pretty bouquet of dusty rose, crushed rocks and wild strawberries make the 2019 Red Wine Columbia Valley a total pleasure on the nose. There’s a pleasant inner sweetness up front, complemented by textures of pure silk, as mineral-tinged red and blue fruits cascade throughout. Peppery inner florals combine with black olive and a salty flourish, while the 2019 finishes spicy and impactful. I love the contrasts of salty and sweet as this blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah calls me back to the glass over and over again. —Eric Guido, Vinous 

• 91 Points

  • Notes of dark cherries and blueberries with grilled herbs, pink peppercorns and wet stones. Medium-bodied, round-textured and polished, with freshly crushed blue fruit and some savory notes. Flavorful finish. 60% grenache and 40% syrah. Drink now. —James Suckling, jamessuckling.com

• 90 Points

  • The 2019 Columbia Valley Red Wine is a different blend, checking in as a Grenache-heavy mix that includes 40% Syrah. Iron, tobacco, smoked meat, and crushed stone notes all define the nose, and it's another medium to full-bodied, concentrated, almost backward wine that should pick up more sweetness of fruit with 2-3 years in the cellar. It will drink well for a decade. —Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com

2018

• 93 Points

  • The 2018 Red Wine Columbia Valley combines Syrah (70%) with Grenache (30%). The palate is wonderfully stony with bright red fruits that mingle with orange rind, umami and pretty pomegranate seed flavors. The salty accents really make this sing. —Owen Bargreen, Vinous

• 92 Points, Critic’s Choice

  • Syrah makes up 70% of this wine, with the rest Grenache. The aromas place at least some of the fruit for this wine in the stones, with notes of funk, earth, and olive, showing some reduction initially. Tobacco notes follow. The palate is soft in feel, mixing fruit and savory. The flavors persist on the finish. It’s a whole lot of wine for the money. 14.2% alcohol. 1,106 cases produced. TCA-free micro-agglomerated cork. —Sean Sullivan, northwestwinereport.com

• 91+ Points

  • A blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Grenache, the 2018 Columbia Valley Red Wine has an earthy, meaty nose of spiced red and black fruits, smoked bacon, ground pepper, and assorted earthy, leathery, iron-like nuances. It leans heavily in the meaty, earthy end of the spectrum and is medium to full-bodied, has good balance, and a reductive, backward vibe that's going to benefit from at least 2-3 years of bottle age. —Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com

• 91 Points

  • This has a dusty nose, with plums and brambleberries, cured meat and chocolate on offer. Medium-bodied with chalky tannins and juicy red and blue fruit character. Some stony minerality in the end. 70% syrah and 30% grenache. Drink now. —James Suckling, jamessuckling.com

• 91 Points

  • The Rhône meets the Pacific Rim on the nose of this beautiful wine. Aromas of blackberries, violets and garrigue are joined by the slightest touch of pickled daikon. The wine's plush tannins provide an excellent backdrop for flavors like blueberries, blackcap raspberries, iodine, saline and freshly pulled espresso shots. —Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast

Grenache 60 %, Syrah 40%

From three different organically and sustainably farmed vineyards in the Columbia valley composed 3 unique soil types: Loess, silty-loam, and sandy-loam.

Hand harvested and fermented with 50-70% whole clusters in stainless steel and concrete tanks depending on the lot. Extraction via both punching down and pumping over during 2 week long fermentations. The wine was aged for 20 months in neutral oak barrels.

Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

"Beautiful stony accents on the nose with red rose petals, red currants, cigar ash and shades of green olives that all come together marvellously in the glass. The palate is silky and elegant with incredible texture and finesse. A cornucopia of Umami greets you with seaweed, hoisin sauce and white truffle notes that combine with red raspberry and salted huckleberry. Complex and delicious."
— Owen Bargreen: 93 points

Best drunk at a cellar temperature 55-65° F.