Barnard Griffin Winery

Barnard Griffin Winery

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Barnard Griffin was founded in 1983 by veteran winemaker Rob Griffin and his wife, Deborah Barnard. Rob has been making premium wine in Washington since 1977. Barnard Griffin wines are dry table wines featuring barrel fermentation, oak aging, and blending of the state's finest vineyards.

Barnard Griffin They have opened their new $750,000 winery next to Bookwalter Winery off Windmill Road near the intersection of Interstate 182 and Kennedy Road in Richland

Griffin has been making wines longer than any other winemaker in the state, but this is the first time he's had his own winery and tasting room. In the past, he made his wines at other wineries and could only sell them wholesale.

Griffin's wines, especially his fumé blanc and merlot, have won critical acclaim at national judgings.

Barnard Griffin winemkaer At right, Winemaker Rob Griffin and assistant winemaker Micky French

From the winery: "The 2005 Fum? Blanc has good aromas of fresh flowers and herbs backed with vanilla scents. This vintage shows good acidity and crispness. The flavors are dominated by ripe melon with
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Extraordinary value. This Chardonnay is a bright wine with a nice combination of tropical fruits and apple. While mouth-filling, this Chard finishes clean.
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Raspberry fruit, herbal complexity and toasted French and American oak aromas are foremost in the nose. Flavors are dominated by direct fruit, medium acidity and a moderate tannic finish round out the
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Wine Press NW recommended!And Highly recommended by Avalon. Year after year, this Syrah equals or exceeds the quality of Syrahs at twice the price.
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Incredible value! Platinum at Wine Press NW- this is a steal of a Cab! Wine Press NW says: "Showing off its drink-now approachability, Barnard Griffin's mainstream Cab offers rich, inviting aromas of
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Aromas of black cherry and black current are balanced with oak, spice, nutmeg, and vanilla. Bright fruit flavors dominate in the mouth with a lively acidity and moderate but smooth tannins.
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Barnard Griffin's Reserve Syrah packs a punch. It's a big wine, lots of deep, juicy plum and cherry flacors. For lovers of big big wines.
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Barnard Griffin received a dizzying number of high ratings for their wines, and their Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is always one of the best. Rich, complex, and very reasonably priced. A best buy.
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Barnard Griffin's Reserve Merlot is not only a perpetual best seller, it receives big ratings and lots of awards every vintage. It's both accessible and complex - big black cherry, plum, and cassis
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Bright and fruity, perfect for summer!
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Wine Press NW says: "When wine lovers look for Zinfandel (the full-bodied red, not the off-white sweet wine), their thoughts tend to drift toward Napa, Dry Creek, Lodi or other areas of California. We
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