When Nina Buty went to Whitman College, did she
even suspect that she'd return after school (art history) to start
a Walla Walla winery with her husband, local enologist Caleb Foster? Perhaps
not- when Nina and Caleb were in college, there were only a few wineries
in the area. But in 2001, Nina and Caleb joined the burgeoning industry
with the first releases of their lush, intense reds and crisp, complex
white wines.
Buty Winery is best known for their red wine, Rediviva of the Stones,
named for Captain Robert Gray's ship. Caleb gained much of his experience
as a winemaker at Woodward Canyon Winery, and the Buty wines reflect
elements of the rich, lush textures and flavors made famous by Rick Small.
Sourcing grapes from some of Washington's most sought after vineyards,
Caleb has gained a reputation for very small production lots of terrior-driven
wines.
The Rediviva of the Stones Red is made from grapes sourced from the Oregon side of the Walla Walla Region. Known for its rounded river rocks, this famed area,
located on the Oregon side of the Columbia River south of Walla Walla,
produces unusually distinctive and delicious Syrah grapes, used with
skill by Buty in the creation of Rediviva of the Stones.
Captain Gray was one of the first European explorers to travel what
is now known as the Columbia River. In 1789 his ship entered the mouth
of the river, discovering well extablished Indian villages. He named
the river "Columbia's River" after his ship.
A near ideal white wine, reminiscent of the best of Sancerre, crisp apple meshes with creamy pear and hints of spice. Lovely. -Jean
Though predominately made of semillon I found the nose held ...read more
Big, delicious Cabernet/Syrah blend, sourced from some of the best fruit in Washington State.
Previous vintage tasting notes: 100% Champoux Vineyard fruit, 57% Cabernet Sauvignon and 43% Syrah ...read more >>
54% Merlot & 46% Cabernet Franc
Columbia valley
From the winery: The nose of Washington marrionberries, vanilla and cedar is loaded from attack to finish aided by a glycerin weight and ...read more
New release of one of the finest Northwest Chardonnays produced!
Previous vintage tasting notes: Wow, this is definitely my favorite Chardonnay of the Walla Walla tasting (3-07). Bright wit ...read more
Their most popular and hard to get wine, very very very limited this vintage. ...read more >>
From the winery: "The nose is full of Washington blueberries, dark chocolate, cedar, and elegant blended fruit complexity with a balanced weight and texture. The merlot dominates the palate with full ...read more >>
