Today we share the brilliant wines of Avennia — a joint venture between former Microsoft exec Marty Taucher and winemaker Chris Peterson. These wines are incredibly consistent and extremely well-made. They show texture, varietal character and brilliant tension. I have been so impressed with the white wine program and their rose wine that is consistently one of the best you find in the Pacific Northwest.
Former DeLille Cellars Winemaker Chris Peterson stands tall at the helm. He is probably best known for his reds, but he has a magnificent touch with his whites. Check out the dazzling 2024 Avennia ‘La Perle’ White Wine (OB, 95) which is quite simply one to purchase by the case. Learn more about these special wines at avennia.com Here are my reviews of the new Avennia wines.
2024 Avennia ‘Oliane’ Sauvignon Blanc- The 2024 ‘Oliane’ Sauvignon Blanc comes from the Boushet and Red Willow vineyards in the Yakima Valley. Once on the nose this takes on kiwi and green melon notes alongside shades if white grapefruit blossom. The palate is flush with texture and vibrant minerality. Wet rocky accents accentuate this beautiful wine that needs to be served on the warmer side. Drink 2026-2034- 94
2025 Avennia ‘L’Egerie’ Rosę- The 2025 L’Egerie Rose is a brilliant combination of mainly Grenache (70%) with the remainder Mourvèdre. A light kiss of sweetness greets you on the palate, as bright strawberry, cranberry and guava fruits parade with cantalope and copious minerals.Beautiflly-textured, with terrific weight and salty tension, and damp earthy accents, enjoy now and over the next eight plus years to come. Drink 2026-2034- 93
2024 Avennia ‘La Perle’ White Wine- The 2024 ‘La Perle’ is a stunning wine made from 72% Roussanne with the remainder Marsanne all sourced from the Columbia Valley. Once on the nose this takes on layers of beeswax and honeydew melon alongside salted walnut and hints of mango aromatics that all take shape in the glass. The palate has tremendous weight and volume that consumes the mouth, as well as loads of mouth-watering acidity. A gorgeous bottling by winemaker Chris Peterson, enjoy now and over the next eight to ten years. Drink 2026-2034- 95