Latah Creek’s white wines continue to be some of the best in the state. Mike's winemaking style brought instant success with wines from his first vintage of 1982 that many saw Best of Show winners – a feat never before done. His achievement was immediate, making him one of the forefront winemakers in Washington State. The success has continued for Latah Creek and their whites. In 2014 alone, Latah Creek received 2 Best of Class awards, 5 Double Gold medals, and 4 Gold medals for various whites. Mike’s, and now along side him daughter Natalie, attention to balance and acidity creates a clean, fresh finish in all wines.
This sparkling wine is made the traditional method at the brut sugar level (almost completely dry) and is a blend of 61.8% Chardonnay, 12.7% Pinot Noir, 7.7% Pinot Gris, and 17.8% misc whites. These base wines are from multiple AVA's and vintages so it is denoted as Columbia Valley and non-vintage.
This wine was inspired by Ellena and her best friend Janna, as it was their go- to “wine-time” treat. This blend was created to honor not only their relationship, but all best friends everywhere: they are hard to come by, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget.
Our award-wining Pinot Gris is consistently one of the best in the state. Aromas of tropical fruit greet your senses immediately. Once on your tongue, this off-dry wine bursts with flavors of papaya and lime, with ginger and grapefruit following. The vividly crisp and refreshing finish leaves you wanting more.
Aromas of ripe red berries, watermelon, and rose hips. This well-structured wine begins on the tongue with flavors of melon, raspberries, and mineral, while ending with black cherry nuances and a crisp ruby red grapefruit.
This special edition wine was made in honor of our 1982 Chenin Blanc, which put Latah Creek on the map by being honored with a Best of Show Award at our first competition ever entered. It opens up with aromas of persimmon and lemon verbena. Key lime, passion fruit, and peach flavors entice your palate with a hint of chamomile and a zesty finish.
Subtle blueberry flavors of the wild huckleberry compliment the spun sugar, ginger, ripe pear, florals and grape flavors.
Aromas of honeycomb and citrus blossom. A sweet minerality with yellow apple and ripe nectarine burst onto your palate while meyer lemon and ginger linger on.
Experience bright acids mixed with white flowers and nectarine while nuances of key lime and golden delicious apple linger.
Strawberry jam, sweet herbs and grassy nuances with hints of fresh citrus while maraschino cherry and strawberry linger with a fresh finish.
Using the Orange Muscat grape produces a wine filled with aromas of sweet orange blossom, fresh jasmine, and spun honey. Slightly effervescent, flavors of honeysuckle and orange cream flood your mouth, while sweet jasmine nuances linger long after the wine is gone. A crisp acid level keeps this wine from being cloying.
