Happy Friday to you all. An outstanding Walla Walla house founded by Jay Krutulis and Matt Reilly, Prospice is located in the Airport District. Jay and Matt both had successful careers before starting a winery together. I tasted with them earlier in the year and we talked about how they have been honing in on their winemaking style — one that produces highly structured wine, with some good aging potential. Prospice will sadly be winding down this year.
They are also producing some killer values. I love the 2022 Prospice ‘Meravina’ Red Wine (OB, 943 which is rich and beautifully structured stuff. Learn more at prospicewines.com and here are my reviews of the new wines by Prospice.
2021 Prospice ‘Meravina’ Red Wine- Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon (56%) this delivers a silky mouthfeel with bright red and dark fruits that meld well with sweet pipe tobacco and chocolate. Well-structured, enjoy now and over the next eight to ten years. Drink 2025-2033- 91
2022 Prospice ‘Meravina’ Red Wine- A Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend (39%) with a large portion of Merlot (33%), this delivers a smooth mouthfeel, loaded with bright bing cherry, dark currants and tobacco leaf flavors alongside good tension. Drink 2025-2035- 93