I love the new range of wineries that Washington offers. One of the most electric new brands from 2022, Dossier was founded by former NFL star Sidney Rice and businessman and fellow Whitman grad Tim Lenihan. For years I have admired the wines made by master of wine, Billo Naravane, who over the years has become one of Washington’s great winemakers. Naravane makes the beautiful wines of Rasa Vineyards. Each bottling has incredible intension and attention to detail. Longtime Washington wine industry veteran Brandon Kubrock serves as general manager, formerly owning his own Ardor Cellars label.
Naravane has crafted another incredible Rose wine. The 2022 Dossier Rose (OB, 93) is every bit as good as the last release and is one of the great Rose wines I have tasted from Washington in the past year. Beautifully textured, with serious weight and nuance, this is a must-buy for any lover of Rose wines. Even better is the outstanding 2021 Dossier ‘Columbia Valley’ Syrah (OB, 94) which shows outstanding viscosity and flavor range, with smoky and savory tones that you love to get from a top class Washington Syrah. These wines will be released later this spring. Learn more about this exciting new project at dossierwine.com and here are my reviews of the new Dossier wines.
2021 Dossier Viognier- Made in the Condrieu style by winemaker Billo Naravane, the 2021 Dossier Viognier shows outstanding flavor and aromatic range from this warm vintage. Seamless on the mouth and very buttery — yet showing outstanding structure — flavors range from buttered popcorn, salted Macadamia nut, white peach and juicy kiwi notes, with stony undertones. This is really well-done and refined Viognier that will stand up with some of the best renditions in the state. Drink 2023-2031- 94
2022 Dossier Rose- Made from Columbia Valley Syrah grapes, the 2022 Dossier Rose is a magnificent follow up to the outstanding 2021 bottling. On the nose this takes on green papaya and red raspberry notes alongside Yakima cherry and nutty accents. The palate is incredibly fresh and fragrant with a seamless texture and wonderful sense of weight. Brilliant to enjoy now, savor this beautiful 2022 Rose over the next seven years. Drink 2023-2030- 93
2021 Dossier ‘Columbia Valley’ Syrah- The 2021 Dossier Syrah is a brilliant new bottling. The nose shows beautiful range from smoked meats and bacon fat as well as creme de violette and shades of lavender. The heady aromatics bring you back to the glass for more enjoyment. The palate is lithe and polished but also shows bright acidity and a marvelous sensation of weight. This beauty will surely live on for another decade. Drink 2023-2035- 94