Ratings:
92
Wine Spectator
"Smooth and silky, rich and sweet, with fig and roasted pineapple flavors that pick up notes of clove and vanilla cream. The finish lingers with polish. Drink now through 2020. 400 cases made. -H.S." (10/13)
90 Wine & Spirits
"Delicate and fresh, with demonstrative fruit accents that range from pear and peach to roasted apple, this dessert wine has a clean persistence. It will make an ideal pairing with something that's not too sweet - say, a lemon-scented polenta cake." (06/13)
Product Description:
Wine:
"Highly concentrated, with a medium-dark straw color, this wine is sweet, but balanced with flavors of honey, apricots and white peach. Very viscous with botrytis notes that add passion fruit and subtle vanilla bean aromas." -Winery
Winemaker, John Freeman
"Born in San Francisco and raised in Napa Valley, John Freeman was destined to be in the wine industry. John's initial work in California included seven years at Franciscan Vineyards and an additional five spent as the Cellar Master at Miner Family."
"Charmed by the Walla Walla Valley, John decided to move to Washington in 2002. He started at Waterbrook Winery in January 2003 as Assistant Winemaker and was promoted to Winemaker in January 2005."
"John wholeheartedly believes in Waterbrook's mission to produce premium, value wines for all to enjoy. From vine to bottle, he and his team carefully manage every step of the winemaking process to ensure the overall complexity, balance and consistent quality that Waterbrook wines are known for."
"John's favorite things about winemaking are expansive. He is passionate about working with many different growers discovering ways to improve the vineyards each year. He enjoys experimenting in the winery to find new ways of improving quality. The opportunity to work with like-minded people everyday, bring his dog with him and work in the vineyards in the summer makes his job that much more enjoyable."
"John and his family enjoy the wonderful Walla Walla community. Always wearing a smile and continually the optimist, he still can't believe he gets paid to do what he does." - Winery
This wine was also rated 88 Points by the Wine Enthusiast.