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Alexander the Grape 2014 - The Navigator

Alexander “The Navigator” 2014 Red Wine

A well balanced red. The “Infinity” is full of bing cherry, blueberries, blackberries and plums combined with notes of chocolate, vanilla, caramel and tobacco. Also hints of candied nuts, butternut squash, and cola round out this very smooth, balanced wine.

Region: Red Mountain AVA, Washington State
Vineyard: 100% Klipsun Vineyard
Grape: 66% Cabernet Sauvignon and 34% Merlot
Aging: 18 months in 75% New French Oak Barrels
Body: Medium-Full
Alcohol: 14.8% by volume
Press: Silver Medal Winner at Great Northwest Wine Invitational Wine Competition with Andy Perdue
Production: 40 cases

$100

Alexander “The Contender“ 2013 Red Wine

Strong notes of cherry combined with strawberry, blackberry and raspberry with a touch of caramel, apple and licorice. Also hints of cola, forest floor and dust round out this soft yet bold wine.

Region: Red Mountain AVA, Washington State
Vineyard: 100% Klipsun Vineyard
Grape: 66% Cabernet Sauvignon and 34% Merlot
Aging: 18 months in 75% New French Oak Barrels
Body: Medium-Full
Alcohol: 14.8% by volume
Press: Silver Medal Winner at Great Northwest Wine Invitational Wine Competition with Andy Perdue
Production: 40 cases

$100

Alexander The Grape 2013 Sparkling Rose: The Empress

Alexander the Grape 2013 Sparkling Rosé

A rosé with deep rich color that hints to rich plum and cherry notes. Light yet lush and a sensation of flavor left to dance on your tongue long after your last sip. Effervescent and bright while being smooth and condensed with citrus fruits of the Red mountain, one of Washingtons highest award winning growing regions.

Region: Red Mountain AVA, Washington State
Vineyard: 100% Klipsun Vineyard
Grape: 66% Cabernet Sauvignon and 34% Merlot
Aging: 18 months in 75% New French Oak Barrels
Body: Medium-Full
Alcohol: 14.8% by volume
Press: Silver Medal Winner at Great Northwest Wine Invitational Wine Competition with Andy Perdue
Production: 40 cases

$100

Alexander “The Inventor” 2012 Red Wine

This Merlot blend has a smooth and balanced taste with hints of cherry, flint, caramel, pomegranate, violet, raspberry, sweet cherry tobacco and cola. It has delicate finesse, a crisp middle palate with silky tannins and a broad, lingering finish. It’s definitely a cellar-worthy wine!

Region: Red Mountain AVA, Washington State
Vineyard: 100% Klipsun Vineyard
Grape: ⅓ each Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah
Aging: 26 months in 33% New French Oak
Alcohol: 14.4% by volume
Production: 270 cases

$100

Alexander “The Conqueror” 2011 Merlot

This Merlot blend boasts a bright red color. Pretty nose of plum and violets from the Merlot grapes, hints of smoke from the Syrah, and a touch of spicy herbs from the Cabernet Sauvignon. The palate is lush and silky smooth, showing lots of fresh juicy fruits. Red and black cherry, raspberry, huckleberry jam, with a mocha finish.

Region: Red Mountain AVA, Washington State
Vineyard: 100% Klipsun Vineyard
Grape: ⅓ each Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah
Aging: 36 months in 33% New French Oak
Alcohol: 13.5% by volume
Production: 250 cases

$100

Alexander “The Warrior” 2010 Red Wine

The Warrior offers a rich and warm palate, featuring leather, umami, smoked meats with a hint of mint. Its ruby red color is bright, juicy black cherries with a firm grip on the finish.

Region: Red Mountain AVA, Washington State
Vineyard: 100% Klipsun Vineyard
Grape: 75% Syrah 25% Cabernet Sauvignon
Aging: 18 months in 75% new French oak
Body: Medium Full
Alcohol: 15% by volume
Press: Silver Medal Winner at Great Northwest Wine Invitational Wine Competition with Andy Perdue
Production: 50 cases

$150

Alexander “The Empress” 2009

Blackberry, bright red raspberry, red liquorice, strawberry fruit leather, vanilla and clove on the finish, hint of sage and rosemary
firm, chewy structure, elegant finish, deep dark, ruby red, little more red fruit, less oak

Region: Red Mountain AVA, Washington State
Vineyard: 100% Klipsun Vineyard
Grape: 75% Syrah 25% Cabernet Sauvignon
Aging: 18 months in 75% new French oak
Body: Medium Full
Alcohol: 15.3% by volume
Press: Silver Medal Winner at Great Northwest Wine Invitational Wine Competition with Andy Perdue
Production: 50 cases

$150

Alexander “The Emperor” 2009 Red Wine

Well structured with great acidity. It is full and generous from up front through the mid palate, and finishes clean with a distinctively classic Bordeaux blend cassis, blackberry coulis, boasting hints of spearmint, anise and cacao.

Region: Red Mountain AVA, Washington State
Vineyard: 100% Klipsun Vineyard
Grape: 66% Cabernet Sauvignon and 34% Merlot
Aging: 18 months in 75% New French Oak Barrels
Body: Medium-Full
Alcohol: 14.8% by volume
Press: Silver Medal Winner at Great Northwest Wine Invitational Wine Competition with Andy Perdue
Production: 40 cases

$150

Alexander “The Philosopher” 2008 Red Wine

“The Philosopher” has a firm structure with slightly gripping tannins and nice acidity. Complex with blackberry, blueberry, hints coffee and dark chocolate, toast, smoke, hint cookie dough and vanilla. Made by Chris Sparkman for sister. Deep dark purple in color and nearly opaque.

Region: Red Mountain AVA, Washington State
Vineyard: 100% Klipsun Vineyard
Grape: 75% Syrah and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon
Aging: 24 months in 100% New French Oak Barrels
Body: Full
Alcohol: 14.8% by volume
Press: Silver Medal Winner at Great Northwest Wine Invitational Wine Competition with Andy Perdue
Production: 75 cases

$150

Alexander “The Orchestrator” 2015 Red Wine

$100

Alexander Sauvignon Blanc | Semillon 2014 White Wine

A beautiful blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon grapes. This crisp wine captures tropical fruits and pears with a minerality. Also notes of vanilla, dandylion, and diesel.

Region: Red Mountain AVA, Washington State
Vineyard: 100% Klipsun Vineyard
Grape: 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 50% Semillion
Aging: 12 months in 100% New French Oak
Alcohol: 12.9% by volume
Production: 100 cases
Brix: 38.3 Brix
Residual Sugar: 194g/L

$20

Alexander 20 One 2011 Dessert Wine

Blend of must, wine, and neutral grape spirit. Nutty, poached pears, slow roasted gala apples, candied peaches, dried apricot, honeydew melon, orange peal, and white flowers in the style of a Pineau de Charentes or a French Vin de liqueur. A traditional aperitif to drink before a meal.
For a delicious cocktail, mix one part soda, one part 20 One and an orange wedge over ice.

Region: Red Mountain AVA, Washington State
Vineyard: 100% Klipsun Vineyard
Grape: 100% Semillon
Aging: Fermented and Aged in 25% New French Oak
Body: Medium Full Bodied Dessert Wine
Alcohol: 20.5% by volume
Production: 120 cases
Brix: 38.3 Brix
Residual Sugar: 194g/L

$50

Alexander Golden Grape 2010 Semillon Ice Wine

Golden Grape has a beautiful nose, loaded with honey and saffron, sultana golden raisins, toasted filberts, baked apples with bright acidity that hits the palate up front and follows through with the wine, which makes for a clean finish.

Region: Red Mountain AVA, Washington State
Vineyard: 100% Klipsun Vineyard
Grape: 100% Semillon
Aging: 12 months in 100% New French Oak
Alcohol: 12.9% by volume
Production: 100 cases
Brix: 38.3 Brix
Residual Sugar: 194g/L

$100

Alexander Hula Girl 2007 Sweet White Wine

Delicious notes of pineapple, candied peach, hints of lychee, orange blossom and gummy bears, with enough acidity to balance the sweetness on the finish.

Region: Red Mountain AVA, Washington State
Vineyard: 100% Klipsun Vineyard
Grape: 100% Semillon
Body: Medium Bodied Dessert Wine
Alcohol: 12% by volume
Production: 250 cases of 375mL bottles

$20

	*Alexander* “*The Navigator” 2014 Red Wine* A well balanced red. The “Infinity” is full of bing cherry, blueberries, blackberries and plums combined with notes of chocolate, vanilla, caramel and tobacco. Also hints of candied nuts, butternut squash, and cola round out this very smooth, balanced wine. Region: Red Mountain AVA, Washington State Vineyard: 100% Klipsun Vineyard Grape: 66% Cabernet Sauvignon and 34% Merlot Aging: 18 months in 75% New French Oak Barrels Body: Medium-Full Alcohol: 14.8% by volume Press: Silver Medal Winner at Great Northwest Wine Invitational Wine Competition with Andy Perdue Production: 40 cases $100
	*Alexander* “*The Contender“ 2013 Red Wine* Strong notes of cherry combined with strawberry, blackberry and raspberry with a touch of caramel, apple and licorice. Also hints of cola, forest floor and dust round out this soft yet bold wine. Region: Red Mountain AVA, Washington State Vineyard: 100% Klipsun Vineyard Grape: 66% Cabernet Sauvignon and 34% Merlot Aging: 18 months in 75% New French Oak Barrels Body: Medium-Full Alcohol: 14.8% by volume Press: Silver Medal Winner at Great Northwest Wine Invitational Wine Competition with Andy Perdue Production: 40 cases $100
	*Alexander the Grape 2013 Sparkling Rosé* A rosé with deep rich color that hints to rich plum and cherry notes. Light yet lush and a sensation of flavor left to dance on your tongue long after your last sip. Effervescent and bright while being smooth and condensed with citrus fruits of the Red mountain, one of Washingtons highest award winning growing regions. Region: Red Mountain AVA, Washington State Vineyard: 100% Klipsun Vineyard Grape: 66% Cabernet Sauvignon and 34% Merlot Aging: 18 months in 75% New French Oak Barrels Body: Medium-Full Alcohol: 14.8% by volume Press: Silver Medal Winner at Great Northwest Wine Invitational Wine Competition with Andy Perdue Production: 40 cases $100
	*Alexander “The Inventor” 2012 Red Wine* This Merlot blend has a smooth and balanced taste with hints of cherry, flint, caramel, pomegranate, violet, raspberry, sweet cherry tobacco and cola. It has delicate finesse, a crisp middle palate with silky tannins and a broad, lingering finish. It’s definitely a cellar-worthy wine! Region: Red Mountain AVA, Washington State Vineyard: 100% Klipsun Vineyard Grape: ⅓ each Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah Aging: 26 months in 33% New French Oak Alcohol: 14.4% by volume Production: 270 cases $100
	*Alexander “The Conqueror” 2011 Merlot* This Merlot blend boasts a bright red color. Pretty nose of plum and violets from the Merlot grapes, hints of smoke from the Syrah, and a touch of spicy herbs from the Cabernet Sauvignon. The palate is lush and silky smooth, showing lots of fresh juicy fruits. Red and black cherry, raspberry, huckleberry jam, with a mocha finish. Region: Red Mountain AVA, Washington State Vineyard: 100% Klipsun Vineyard Grape: ⅓ each Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah Aging: 36 months in 33% New French Oak Alcohol: 13.5% by volume Production: 250 cases $100
	*Alexander “The Warrior” 2010 Red Wine* The Warrior offers a rich and warm palate, featuring leather, umami, smoked meats with a hint of mint. Its ruby red color is bright, juicy black cherries with a firm grip on the finish. Region: Red Mountain AVA, Washington State Vineyard: 100% Klipsun Vineyard Grape: 75% Syrah 25% Cabernet Sauvignon Aging: 18 months in 75% new French oak Body: Medium Full Alcohol: 15% by volume Press: Silver Medal Winner at Great Northwest Wine Invitational Wine Competition with Andy Perdue Production: 50 cases $150
	*Alexander “The Empress” 2009* Blackberry, bright red raspberry, red liquorice, strawberry fruit leather, vanilla and clove on the finish, hint of sage and rosemary firm, chewy structure, elegant finish, deep dark, ruby red, little more red fruit, less oak Region: Red Mountain AVA, Washington State Vineyard: 100% Klipsun Vineyard Grape: 75% Syrah 25% Cabernet Sauvignon Aging: 18 months in 75% new French oak Body: Medium Full Alcohol: 15.3% by volume Press: Silver Medal Winner at Great Northwest Wine Invitational Wine Competition with Andy Perdue Production: 50 cases $150
	*Alexander “The Emperor” 2009 Red Wine* Well structured with great acidity. It is full and generous from up front through the mid palate, and finishes clean with a distinctively classic Bordeaux blend cassis, blackberry coulis, boasting hints of spearmint, anise and cacao. Region: Red Mountain AVA, Washington State Vineyard: 100% Klipsun Vineyard Grape: 66% Cabernet Sauvignon and 34% Merlot Aging: 18 months in 75% New French Oak Barrels Body: Medium-Full Alcohol: 14.8% by volume Press: Silver Medal Winner at Great Northwest Wine Invitational Wine Competition with Andy Perdue Production: 40 cases $150
	*Alexander “The Philosopher” 2008 Red Wine* “The Philosopher” has a firm structure with slightly gripping tannins and nice acidity. Complex with blackberry, blueberry, hints coffee and dark chocolate, toast, smoke, hint cookie dough and vanilla. Made by Chris Sparkman for sister. Deep dark purple in color and nearly opaque. Region: Red Mountain AVA, Washington State Vineyard: 100% Klipsun Vineyard Grape: 75% Syrah and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon Aging: 24 months in 100% New French Oak Barrels Body: Full Alcohol: 14.8% by volume Press: Silver Medal Winner at Great Northwest Wine Invitational Wine Competition with Andy Perdue Production: 75 cases $150
	*Alexander “The Orchestrator” 2015 Red Wine* $100
	*Alexander Sauvignon Blanc \| Semillon 2014 White Wine* A beautiful blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon grapes. This crisp wine captures tropical fruits and pears with a minerality. Also notes of vanilla, dandylion, and diesel. Region: Red Mountain AVA, Washington State Vineyard: 100% Klipsun Vineyard Grape: 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 50% Semillion Aging: 12 months in 100% New French Oak Alcohol: 12.9% by volume Production: 100 cases Brix: 38.3 Brix Residual Sugar: 194g/L $20
	*Alexander 20 One 2011 Dessert Wine* Blend of must, wine, and neutral grape spirit. Nutty, poached pears, slow roasted gala apples, candied peaches, dried apricot, honeydew melon, orange peal, and white flowers in the style of a Pineau de Charentes or a French Vin de liqueur. A traditional aperitif to drink before a meal. For a delicious cocktail, mix one part soda, one part 20 One and an orange wedge over ice. Region: Red Mountain AVA, Washington State Vineyard: 100% Klipsun Vineyard Grape: 100% Semillon Aging: Fermented and Aged in 25% New French Oak Body: Medium Full Bodied Dessert Wine Alcohol: 20.5% by volume Production: 120 cases Brix: 38.3 Brix Residual Sugar: 194g/L $50
	*Alexander Golden Grape 2010 Semillon Ice Wine* Golden Grape has a beautiful nose, loaded with honey and saffron, sultana golden raisins, toasted filberts, baked apples with bright acidity that hits the palate up front and follows through with the wine, which makes for a clean finish. Region: Red Mountain AVA, Washington State Vineyard: 100% Klipsun Vineyard Grape: 100% Semillon Aging: 12 months in 100% New French Oak Alcohol: 12.9% by volume Production: 100 cases Brix: 38.3 Brix Residual Sugar: 194g/L $100
	*Alexander Hula Girl 2007 Sweet White Wine* Delicious notes of pineapple, candied peach, hints of lychee, orange blossom and gummy bears, with enough acidity to balance the sweetness on the finish. Region: Red Mountain AVA, Washington State Vineyard: 100% Klipsun Vineyard Grape: 100% Semillon Body: Medium Bodied Dessert Wine Alcohol: 12% by volume Production: 250 cases of 375mL bottles $20