A Great Value out of Washington State

I wanted to do a quick post to tell you about a wine that I can readily recommend based on past purchases and drinking enjoyment. It’s the Baer Winery Star from 2011, which comes from Columbia Valley, Washington. This winery has a history of having its wines make Wine Spectator’s Top 100 List.

Trust me, I do not go by scores alone, since there are many times I feel very differently about wines that are highly rated by Robert Parker or Wine Spectator. I really appreciate, though, that I can feel relatively confident that a wine with a good score is a good direction to venture in and explore for myself.

The production of the Baer Star is not a huge one, so allocations across the country may be limited. But it’s worth asking about or looking for at your local retailer.

Here’s what Wine Spectator said about this wine:

Wine Spectator 92 Points: BAER Star Columbia Valley 2011 • $29 This lithe red is sleek, seductive and medium-weight, brimming with exotic spice nuances to its flavors of black cherry and plum, which sidle into the long and expressive finish. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2015 through 2019. 502 cases made.

Enjoy!