Don’t sleep on this relatively new spot in the Airport District of Walla Walla. A winery that seems to just get better and better, Prospice Wines was founded several years back by Jay Krutulis and Matt Reilly. They both have quite diverse backgrounds. Jay studied Biology in college and Neuroscience in graduate school before embarking on nearly 20 years of studying and practicing corporate law. Jay's entry into law was inspired by visits to Woodinville area while working for Amazon. He is a graduate of the Walla Walla Community College Enology & Viticulture Program at Walla Walla Community College and has served as cellarmaster for Tranche. Matt lived in Spokane and worked harvests for Barrister Winery, and after a cross country stint moved back to eastern Washington where he also graduated from the WWCC Enology and Viticulure program. Matt has worked at Mark Ryan Winery and has served as cellarmaster at Gramercy Cellars. The winery sources from some exciting vineyards including Les Collines, Resurgent and Gamache Vineyards. I think that these wines continue to improve in terms of structure, weight and flavor complexity.
A downright killer value is the new 2020 Prospice Wines ‘GSM’ Red Wine (OB, 92) which is showing great range and structure and over-delivers for the price. I adored the new 2020 Prospice Wines ‘Resurgent Vineyard’ Syrah (OB, 93) which has a lovely flinty character and offers great finesse and a pretty core of red fruits Learn more about this exciting new winery at https://prospice.wine Here are they great new wines by Prospice Wines.
2020 Prospice Wines ‘GSM’ Red Wine- The 2020 ‘GSM’ reveals plenty of Christmas spice with bright red fruits, copious minerals and orange zest flavors. The stony accents add to the enjoyment as this killer value is best consumed now and over the next six years. Drink 2022-2028- 92
2020 Prospice Wines ‘Resurgent Vineyard’ Syrah- Sourced from this site set on ancient cobblestones, the ‘Resurgent Vineyard’ Syrah offers black olive tapenade, smoked meats and coffee grounds on the nose, with bright red fruits. The palate is very fresh and nuanced, with good balance and finesse that combine with the ripe red and dark fruit flavors. Drink 2022-2028- 93
2020 Prospice Wines ‘Les Collines Vineyard’ Syrah- A superb new Syrah, the 2020 Prospice Wines ‘Les Collines Vineyard’ Syrah offers garrigue notes alongside huckleberry, black cherry and cigar box notes, with stony undertones. Enjoy now and over the next eight plus years. Drink 2022-2030- 93
2019 Prospice Wines Merlot- The 2019 Prospice Wines Merlot shows off a very pretty nose with milk chocolate covered cherry, loamy soils and suggestions of thyme. The palate is fresh and concentrated, with a brilliant purity of red fruits. This is sure to satisfy any lover of Washington Merlot with its density and finesse. Drink 2022-2037- 93
2019 Prospice Wines ‘Phinny Hill Vineyard’ Cabernet Franc- Coming from this site in the Horse Heaven Hills, this offers high-toned red rose petals with red bell pepper, sandalwood and suggestions of boysenberry. The palate is soft and lovely once on the mouth, as silky tannins restrain a core of red and dark fruits. Refined, elegant and seriously good, enjoy this beautiful wine now and over the next fifteen years. Drink 2022-2037- 94
2019 Prospice Wines ‘BDX’ Red Wine- Mostly Merlot (50%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (35%), this shows off forward and juicy black fruit flavors (blackberry, black cherry, black raspberry) with suggestions of baking spices, and pencil lead on the palate. Drink this great value now and over the next eight years. Drink 2022-2030- 92
2019 Prospice Wines ‘Seven Hills Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The really good 2019 ‘Seven Hills Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon unveils dried herbs, blackberry compote, anise and suggestions of black tea on the nose. The palate is plush and highly nuanced, with herbal and earthy tones that all add to the brilliant core of dark fruits. Finishing long, this is outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon that is already beautifully evolved — and willl continue to shine on for another fifteen plus years. Drink 2022-2037- 93
2019 Prospice Wines ‘Phinny Hill Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The outstanding 2019 Prospice Wines ‘Phinny Hill Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon is a terrific effort from this slightly cooler vintage in the Horse Heaven Hills. On the nose this shows off loganberry tones alongside garrigue and loamy soil tones. The palate is very fresh and finesse-driven, with copious minerals and bright red fruit flavors. Drink 2022-2037- 93
2018 Prospice Wines ‘Quintessence Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The finest wine of the new lineup, the 2018 Prospice Wines ‘Quintessence Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon is truly singing and shows off this warm site on Red Mountain. The gorgeous bouquets of black currant jelly, scorched earth, graphite and tar all bring you back to the glass for more enjoyment. Texturally this is very gratifying with a fantastic underlying finesse and fine-grained tannins. This is seamless, elegant wine that is already nicely evolved and will live on for at least another fifteen years. Drink 2022-2037- 94