Today we share one of the finest values that you will find in Woodinville. Morgan Lee is one of the nicest guys you will meet in the Washington wine industry. Hard-working and earnest, Lee is a former Purdue grad that formerly starred at Columbia Crest before helping found Two Vintners. Lee has a brilliant range of wines including probably the best Zinfandel in Washington. He also makes a killer orange wine called ‘O.G’ which graced my Top 100 last year.

One again he has shone his 2023 Two Vintners ‘O.G.’ Gewurtztraminer (OB, 93) which is brimming with depth, flavor complexity and texture. I adored the 2022 Two Vinters ‘Claire’ Grenache (OB, 95) which shows the pretty side of the Boushey Vineyard. Learn more about these great new releases at https://twovintners.com Here are the beautiful new wines by Two Vintners.

2024 Two Vintners ‘Yo Momma’ Rose- The 2024 ‘Yo Momma’ Rose is a tribute to Morgan Lee’s brother, Tanner. Coming from the Stone Tree Vineyard, this offers tart red fruits that angle well with orange peel, white peach and a touch of sweetness. Drink 2025-2020- 91

2023 Two Vintners ‘O.G.’ Gewurtztraminer- This 2023 Gewwurtztraminer was sourced from the esteemed Olsen Vineyard and saw extended maceration (8 weeks) in clay amphorae before bottling. Golden in the glass, this offers beautiful honeysuckle and white peach note alongside star jasmine and shades of gardenia. This is another sensational edition of this wine with great depth, flavor density and underlying tension that totally over-delivers for the price. Drink 2025-2031- 93

2022 Make Haste Cinsault- This 2022 Make Haste 100% Cinsault from the Olsen Vineyard. This was given 60% whole cluster fermentation which is a major increase from the previous vintage. Orange rind, candied dates and shades of green olive all fill the nose with an Unami edge. The palate is soft and elegant with a smooth texture. Generous and rich, enjoy now and over the next ten years. Drink 2025-2034- 93

2022 Two Vintners ‘Columbia Valley’ Grenache- The gorgeous 2022 Two Vintners ‘Columbia Valley’ Grenache has 5% Syrah blended in. Right away this offers beautiful red rose petals alongside kumquat rind, tobacco leaf, and suggestion of white pepper dusted bacon. The palate is lush and round on the mouth with a refined mouthfeel. Gorgeous now, enjoy now and over the next eight years. A steal at under 30 bucks. Drink 2025-2033- 93

2022 Two Vintners ‘Claire’ Grenache- The gorgeous 2022 Two Vintners ‘Claire’ Grenache was sourced from the Boushey Vineyard. Great red florals combine with Mandarin orange peel, red currants and freshly tilled salty soils. The palate is plush and elegant, loaded with juicy red fruits and mouth-watering acidity. 35-40% whole cluster fermented, enjoy this beauty now and over the next decade. Drink 2025-2035- 95

2022 Two Vintners ‘Dire Wolf’ Red Wine- The 2022 ‘Dire Wolf’ is a Priorat-inspired bottling that is mainly Grenache with smaller portions Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. This is texturally beautiful, showing great length, acidity and weight. Pretty red and dark fruits mingle well with chocolate and fresh sage on the palate. Drink 2025-2033- 94

2022 Two Vintners ‘Columbia Valley’ Syrah- This 2022 ‘Columbia Valley’ Syrah shows inky in the glass, offering Cuban cigar and blackberry compote alongside shades of smoked brisket and black licorice on the nose. Medium-bodied and fresh, with a touch of Viognier added, enjoy now. Drink 2025-2032- 92

2022 Two Vintners ‘Some Days Are Diamonds’ Syrah- The 2022 ‘Some Days Are Diamonds’ comes from the Discovery Vineyard and is 100% varietal. Right away this delivers soy sauce and sagebrush notes alongside smoked meats, bacon fat and Kalamatta olives. The palate is very savory and smoky with great texture and lively acidity. Drink 2025-2033- 93

2021 Two Vintners ‘Some Days Are Stones’ Syrah- The 2022 ‘Some Days Are Stones’ comes from two acclaimed vineyards in the Rocks District; the famed Stoney Vine Vineyard as well as the Stones Speak Vineyard, farmed by Rich Funk. This is marvelously stony on the nose with great Umami character alongside hoisin sauce, roasted duck and chocolate tones. The palate is rich and refined with a silky texture and great flavor range. Drink 2025-2033- 95

2022 Two Vintners ‘The Waiting List’ Syrah- The 2022 Two Vintners ‘The Waiting List’ Syrah comes from the Boushey Vineyard in the Yakima Valley. The palate shows beautiful range from dense red and dark fruits with red floral water, orange rind and shades of salty soils. Complexd and delicious, with a smooth mouthfeel and bright acidity, enjoy now and over the next eight plus years to come. Drink 2025-2033- 94

2022 Two Vintners ‘Oliver’ Red Wine- The 2022 ‘Oliver’ comes from the Olsen Vineyard and combines Syrah (70%) and the remainder Petite Sirah. Dark chocolate shavings and espresso grounds mingle well with green olives and wintergreen notes on the nose. The palate is dense and concentrated with bright acidity. This is a total knockout. Drink 2025-2033- 94

2021 Two Vintners ‘Lola’ Red Wine- The 2021 ‘Lola’ comes from the Yellow Jacket Vineyard in the Walla Walla Rocks District. 55% Cabernet Sauvignon with the remainder Syrah, this shows off great stony character on the palate, with a smooth mouthfeel. Layers of boysenberry and black cherry fruits combine with salted meats and orange rind notes on the palate. The flavor range is sensational. Drink 2024-2034- 94

2022 Two Vintners ‘Alice’ Red Wine- The 2022 ‘Alice’ is a gorgeous new bottling that is mostly Merlot from the Pollard Vineyard. Pencil lead and boysenberry compote combine with espresso grinds and shades of dried herbs on the nose. The palate is soft and elegant with great freshness. Drink 2025-2033- 93

2022 Two Vintners ‘Columbia Valley’ Merlot- The 2022 Two Vintners ‘Columbia Valley’ Merlot comes from the Discovery, Boushey and Pollard Vineyards. Kirsch cordial and milk chocolate flavors mingle well with fresh sage on the nose. The palate is very fresh and neatly textured with good length. Drink 2025-2032- 92

2022 Two Vintners ‘Legit’ Cabernet Sauvignon- This 2022 ‘Columbia Valley’ Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Pepper Bridge, Dineen, Discovery, Stone Tree, Yellowjacket and Pollard Vineyards. The wine has Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot blended in. This is smooth throughout the drinking experience with black tea and dark currants that mingle well with chocolate notes. Great to enjoy now, savor over the next eight years. Drink 2025-2033- 92

2022 Two Vintners ‘Sal’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The 2022 ‘Sal’ comes from the Discovery Vineyard and has Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot blended in. Showing off its soft texture, this is wonderfully herbal offering medium-boded dark cherry and mocha flavors that meld well with a graphite edge. Well-structured, enjoy over the next decade. Drink 2025-2035- 93

2022 Two Vintners ‘Stone Tree Vineyard’ Zinfandel- The gorgeous 2022 Zinfandel comes from the Stone Tree Vineyard in the Wahluke Slope AVA and has 16% Petite Sirah blended in. The is dense and concentrated stuff that is downright delicious in its bright acidity, brilliant crore of black fruits and chocolate notes. Full-bodied and showing beautiful finesse, this is one of the great examples of Washington Zin that you will find. Drink 2025-2035- 93

2022 Covington Cellars ‘Ma Belle’ Red Wine- The 2022 ‘Ma Belle’ comes from the Olsen Vineyard and opens with bergamot and bright red fruits that mingle well with citrus zest on the nose. The palate offers pure red fruits with a refined mouthfeel and great sense of weight and tension. Drink 2025-2033- 93

2022 Covington Cellars ‘Sangio’ Sangiovese- All coming from the Boushey Vineyard, the 2022 ‘Sangio’ offers rustic tannins with juicy red fruits, orange peel and shades of salty soils on the palate. Delicious now, enjoy over the next eight plus years. Drink 2025-2032- 92

2021 Covington Cellars ‘Ode’ Red Wine- The 2021 ‘Ode’ is all Sangiovese that was stored for three years in neutral oak puncheons before bottling. This is rich and juicy stuff on the mouth, offering tobacco leaf and wild blackberry fruit flavors alongside dusty soils on the palate. Nicely structured with refined tannins, enjoy now and over the next ten years. Drink 2025-2035- 93

2022 Covington Cellars ‘Franc’ Cabernet Franc- The 2022 ‘Franc’ comes from several sites in the Columbia Valley. Red bell pepper, sandalwood and dark chocolate shavings all mark the nose. The palate is fresh and loaded with mouth-watering acidity. Medium-bodied with a smooth texture, enjoy now and over the next eight to ten years. Drink 2025-2033- 93

2022 Covington Cellars ‘Reserve’ Cabernet Franc- The 2022 ‘Reserve’ Cabernet Franc is mainly sourced from the Pollard Vineyard. Stored in a combination of oak and terracotta, this offers beautiful dark florals that combine with green bell pepper, orange rind and dense dark fruits with a graphite edge. The palate is seamless, precise and concentrated with a silky mouthfeel and refined tannins. Drink 2025-2035- 94

2022 Covington Cellars ‘Rough House’ Red Wine- The 2022 ‘Rough House’ is a Bordeaux-inspired blend that is Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The palate is dense and decadent, loaded with dark fruits, chocolate, coffee grounds and salty soils. A gorgeous effort from this slightly cooler vintage, enjoy over the next ten plus years. Drink 2025-2037- 94

2022 Covington Cellars ‘Lawson’ Red Wine- The 2022 ’Lawson’ is mostly Merlot (70%) from the Discovery Vineyard. Chocolate covered espresso bean and Black Forest Cake combine with shades of damp soils and fresh thyme on the nose. The palate is salty and savory with medium-bodied dark fruits, refined tannins, and chocolate notes. Drink 2025-2035- 93

2022 Covington Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon- The outstanding 2022 Covington Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon has smaller parts Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot blended in. Black rose petals combine with sagebrush, Arabica bean and shades of dark licorice on the nose. The palate is fresh and refined with a beautiful texture. Drink 2025-2033- 92