91 points,

Connoisseurs' Guide, Connoisseur's Guide, September 2012

Incisive in its keen Riesling focus and bristling with bright, fruity acids, the latest Poet's Leap bottling is a vibrant, slightly sweet working that is simply too young and tight to be enjoyed soon. It has all the pieces in place to develop impressively with age, and, if demanding another year or two at a minimum before rounding into shape, we expect that it will continue to improve and deepen for a good many more.

89 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, December 2012

Pale straw-yellow. Pungent aromas of peach, orange zest and ginger, plus a hint of petrol. Brisk and a bit spritzy, with unabsorbed CO2 currently giving the middle palate a slight bitter edge. But this minerally, spicy riesling finishes long, tactile and dry, with noteworthy vibrancy. Should be excellent with Thai cuisine. A tiny percentage of this wine was fermented in a 360-gallon wood oval.

93 points,

Wine & Spirits, December 2012

Sinewy and elegant, with a tangy citrus scent and a hint of peppercorn, this feels finely knit and pure. The flavors lengthen after a day open and bring to bear a juicy, mouthwatering briskness, with a minerality that suggests a long, thrilling life in the cellar.

92 points,

Wine Enthusiast, December 2012

This shows lively acidity, with ripe but tart fruit and an alcohol level just slightly above 12%. The grapes used were sourced from the Benches (German clones) and old vine plantings at Dionysus. It's a lush Poet's Leap, lightly tasting of honey, and loaded with pretty flavors of Meyer lemon, ripe orange, and candied pineapple.

89 points,

Wine Spectator, November 2012

Light and fresh, with a peppery edge to the pretty apple and pear flavors. Lingers gently and enticingly. Drink now. -HS

About Winery

After twenty years at the helm of the Stimson Lane wine group (Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Crest and other wineries), Allen Shoup retired to pursue a personal dream. For years he had envisioned a joint venture with highly acclaimed winemakers from different regions of the world. His goal was to bring their expertise to Washington to create some of the most special wines ever crafted from the region's top vineyards; wines that would stand shoulder to shoulder with the world's best.
 

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