Today we share a consistently good producer on Red Mountain. admire wineries that show good consistency. Ambassador Wines of Washington who have been crafting bold, dense and nicely textured wines from their Red Mountain estate since 2004. Under the expert eye of Dick Boushey, the Ambassador Vineyard is a warm site planted to a host of varietals, from Grenache to Cabernet Sauvignon. Ambassador has a tasting room in the Woodinville Warehouse District which is a wonderful spot to try their awesome range of wines. Ambassador utilizes famed winemaking consultant Tom Rinaldi, formerly with Provenance and Hewitt wineries in Napa. He has crafted a range of beautiful wines from the challenging 2020 vintage.
I really enjoyed the Ambassador Grenache (OB, 92) which is soft and round with a generous mouthfeel. I was impressed with the quality of the 2017 Ambassador ‘Envoy’ Red Wine (OB, 91), which displays delicious black fruit and chocolate tones. Learn more about this great lineup of wines at http://www.ambassadorwinery.com Here are the new wines by Ambassador Wines of Washington
2020 Ambassador ‘Estate Grown’ Grenache- One of the unique wines made on Red Mountain, the 2020 ‘Estate Grown’ Grenache is an outstanding new wine made by winemaker Mike Macmorran. Very juicy and concentrated, this shows rich pomegranate seed and bing cherry flavors with scorched earth and salty accents. Really good now, enjoy over the next seven years. Drink 2023-2030- 92
2020 Ambassador ‘Plenipotentiary’ Syrah- Nicely concentrated, the 2020 Ambassador ‘Plenipotentiary’ Syrah displays garrigue dusted smoked meats and blackberry flavors on the palate, with shades of chocolate and a smooth mouthfeel. This is delicious stuff to enjoy now. Drink 2023-2029- 91
2020 Ambassador ‘Envoy’ Red Wine- A blend of mostly Merlot (54%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (33%) with the remainder Cabernet Franc, this delivers a smooth mouthfeel with straightforward red and black fruit flavors that mingle well with sagebrush and coffee grounds. This is delicious stuff to enjoy now and over the next seven years. Drink 2023-2030- 91
2020 Ambassador ‘Plenipotentiary’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The 2020 Ambassador ‘Plenipotentiary’ Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautiful new effort that is nicely structured and smooth on the mouth. Layers of ripe boysenberry and black cherry combine with espresso grounds combine with shades of sweet pipe tobacco on the plate. Drink 2023-2030- 91
2020 Ambassador ‘Estate Grown’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The really good 2020 Ambassador ‘Estate Grown’ Cabernet Sauvignon is a nicely evolved wine that is a joy to drink right now. On the nose this takes on layers of chocolate and anise, alongside cassis notes. The palate is soft and inviting with a smooth texture. Great now, enjoy over the next seven plus years. Drink 2023-2030- 91
2020 Ambassador ‘Plus’ Cabernet Sauvignon- Coming from their Red Mountain estate vineyard, the ‘Plus’ is a barrel selection wine that weighs in at 14.8% alcohol. It is rich and well-structured with refined tannins and a smooth mouthfeel. Dense dark fruits parade with Turkish coffee and tar notes on the palate. Drink 2023-2030- 92