Today we share the excellent new wines by Brad Binko and Eternal Wines. Years ago he graduated from the Walla Walla Community College’s enology and viticulture program, and for years ran restaurant wine programs in Charleston before making the move to Walla Walla. He is making one of the best Port-inspired wines of the Pacific Northwest.
The winery is a great destination with fun parties in the summer and he has a deft touch with his white wines. The new whites were vibrant and nicely textured. I love the new 2021 Eternal Wines ‘Eternal Bliss’ Fortified Syrah (OB, 93) which is rich and viscous — an after-dinner treat. This is truly one of the outstanding dessert wines in the Northwest Learn more about these wines at https://eternalwine.com Here are the great new releases by Eternal Wine and Drink Washington State.
2022 Eternal Wines ‘Eternal Sunshine’ Viognier- The 2022 ‘Eternal Sunshine’ offers orange marmalade on the nose alongside shades of white peach and shades of pink grapefruit blossom. The palate is soft and refined with a smooth texture and good underlying tension. Well-made and sturdy, enjoy now and over the next few years. Drink 2024-2030- 91
2019 Eternal Wines ‘Eternal Lust’ Albarino— The 2023 ‘Eternal Lust’ comes from the Otis Vineyard in the Yakima Valley. This offers excellent nerve with Marcona almond flavors that mingle well with orange zest and bright kiwi and pear flavors. Medium-bodied and fresh, enjoy now. Drink 2024-2030- 91
2017 Eternal Wines ‘Eternal Echo’ Syrah- The 2017 ‘Eternal Echo’ Syrah was sourced from the Gamache Vineyard. It is medium-bodied with herbal accents that mingle well with red currants and menthol notes. Enjoy now. Drink 2024-2029- 89
2019 Eternal Wines ‘Rocketman Red’ Red Wine- The really good 2019 ‘Rocketman Red’ delivers juicy red and dark fruits on the palate, with tar and tobacco leaf notes. Medium-bodied and fresh, enjoy now. Drink 2024-2030- 90
2018 Eternal Wines ‘Eternal Divinity’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The 2019 ‘Eternal Divinity’ comes from the ionysus Vineyard in the Columbia Valley. This is well-structured, medium-bodied stuff that offers a core of black fruits alongside creosote, damp earth and cuban cigar. Delicious now, enjoy over the next few years. Drink 2024-2031- 91
2021 Eternal Wines ‘Eternal Bliss’ Dessert Wine- The 2021 ‘Eternal Bliss’ has become one of the outstanding dessert wines of Washington State and is without a doubt the finest wine of the new Eternal Wines lineup. The 2021 edition is burly from this warm vintage. Toffee and black cherry cordial combine with chocolate cake flavors on the palate. Seriously good, enjoy over the next decade. Drink 2024-2034- 93