Sometimes when wines are so good you just have to post on them immediately. Such seems to be consistently the case with Avennia, one of Washington’s great producer of Rhone and Bordeaux varietals. A match made in heaven, Avennia is a joint venture between former Microsoft exec Marty Taucher and winemaker Chris Peterson. These are some of the great wines being made in our state.
Former DeLille Cellars Winemaker Chris Peterson makes some killer wines for Avennia. They are wines that exude class in showing depth, richness and great tension. They age remarkably well. I love the new 2023 Avennia ‘La Perle’ White Wine (OB, 95) which is a total knockout Rhone-inspired blend. Learn more about these special wines at avennia.com Here are my reviews of the new Avennia wines.
2023 Avennia ‘Oliane’ Sauvignon Blanc- The outstanding 2023 ‘Oliane’ Sauvignon Blanc comes mainly from the Boushey Vineyard in the Yakima Valley. Once on the nose this offers kiwi and white grapefruit zest alongside shades of starfruit and lemon rind. The palate is lithe and polished with a sensational combination of weight and underlying acidity. Gorgeous now, watch this evolve over the next eight plus years to come. Drink 2025-2033- 93
2022 Avennia ‘La Perle’ White Wine- The 2023 ‘La Perle’ is a marvelous blend of 60% Roussanne with the remainder Marsanne coming from the Columbia Valley. Beeswax and walnut tones combine with honeydew melon on the nose. The palate is soft and seductive with a smooth mouthfeel and seamless texture. Rich melon and tropical fruits combine with nutty underpinnings on the palate. A complete wine, this is up there with the upper echelon of Washington Rhone-inspired blends. Drink 2025-2033- 95
2024 Avennia ‘L’Egerie’ Rosę- The sensational 2023 ‘L’Egerie’ Rose is mainly Grenache (75%) with the remainder Mourvèdre. Very pale in the glass, this dazzles on the mid-palate with bright acidity and a fat mouthfeel. This comes off very pretty, with loads of mouth-watering acidity as tangerine zest, watermelon, strawberry and cantaloupe flavors collide with copious minerals on the palate. A total stunner, enjoy now and over the next eight years. Don’t serve too cold to take in the amazing range of flavors. Drink 2025-2033- 94