Instrumental Washington Winemakers Through the Decades

From Quilceda Creek in 1979 to Prospice in 2019.

By Sean P. Sullivan 9/24/2019 at 9:00am Published in the October 2019 issue of Seattle Met

Our 2020 Champoux Vineyard wine is #4 on the list of Top 60 Northwest Wines in 2023. Read the complete review.

Soos Creek Wine Cellars
24012 172nd Ave SE
Kent, Washington 98042

David and Cecile Larsen,
Owners/Winemakers

Phone: 253-631-8775

Email:
winemaker@sooscreekwine.com

 

“The value in every bottle of Soos Creek wine is outrageous.” -- Sean Sullivan

 

“I have pounded the drum for Soos Creek since I first tasted the wines 20 years ago. For those of us who want great value at stupidly great prices, Soos Creek is a treasure.” -- Paul Gregutt

2021 King Cab An awesome value, the outstanding 2021 Soos Creek ‘King Cab’ Cabernet Sauvignon exudes class with its sagebrush and mocha tones on the nose alongside heady dark fruits. The palate is soft and fresh with a smooth texture and good sense of weight and acidity. Drink 2023-2031 14.1%; (Horse Heaven Hills) Owen Bargreen 92/100

2021 Palisade “The 2021 ‘Palisade’ came from the Beverly, Champoux, and Mattawa vineyards and was stored in neutral oak barrels before bottling. Soft in the mouth, this delivers black cherry compote, mocha, tar, and suggestions of crème de violette on the palate. A delicious and dense treat to savor now or enjoy over the next fifteen years. 93 points.” Owen Bargreen.

2021 Champoux Vineyard Red Wine “A beautiful and also very delicious blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon with the remainder Merlot, this saw 50% new French oak, is lush, pillowy and soft in the mouth. Loganberry cordial, anise, and crème de cassis flavors all mingle well with refined tannins and brilliant structure. Enjoy this fabulous wine now and over the next fifteen years to come. 94 points.” Owen Bargreen

2021 Sazon “The 2021 ‘Sazon’ is a Merlot-dominant wine (64%) with the remainder Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, all stored in neutral oak barrels. Smooth and round, this shows a seamless texture throughout the drinking experience as medium to full-bodied blackberry and black cherry flavors mingle well with coffee grounds and freshly tilled loamy soils on the palate. Enjoy now and over the next decade. 92 points.” Owen Bargreen

2021 Heart of the Hill Cabernet Sauvignon “This Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon with 4% Merlot was sourced from the acclaimed Heart of the Hill Vineyard. Creosote, BBQ brisket, and black currants mark the nose alongside pencil lead notes. The palate is tension-filled with bright acidity and a smooth texture as generous dark fruits parade with dark chocolate shavings, rabbit brush, and Turkish coffee notes. Fabulous now, watch this evolve over the next fifteen plus years. Drink 2024-2039. 94 points.” Owen Bargreen

2021 'Soleil' Red Wine “The 2021 ‘Soleil’ combines 70% Cabernet Sauvignon with the remainder Merlot and Syrah. Aged in neutral oak barrels, this delivers black currants and espresso coffee grounds on the nose alongside shades of crushed mint. The palate is soft and juicy with a smooth texture. Enjoy this beautiful wine now and over the next ten years to come. Drink 2024 – 2034. 92 points.” Owen Bargreen.

2021 Commander Comet Syrah “The 2021 Commander Comet comes from the Discovery vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA. Inky in the glass, this delivers tar, sagebrush, allspice, and dusted blackberry on the nose. The palate is soft and refined with a silky texture and a great sense of flavor density with its black fruit and chocolate core. Delicious now, watch this develop over the next decade. Drink 2024 -2034. 93 points.” Owen Bargreen

2021 Eight Vineyards Red Wine As the name suggests, this wine is a blend from eight vineyards but is mostly Cab from the McNary Vineyard in Horse Heaven Hills. It is distinctive because it was aged primarily in stainless steel instead of oak barrels. This easy-drinking blend is 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, and Syrah. Not yet reviewed/rated.

2021 Enchantments Merlot This blend is 75% Merlot with 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Syrah. It has substantial but unobtrusive tannins with earthier and more herbaceous flavors than the Palisade Merlot. Because of the tannic structure, we expect it will be a very long-lived wine. Not yet reviewed/rated