Quilceda Creek, Andrew Will, Woodward Canyon. Powers.
Powers WHO?

Like the first 3 wineries, Powers is a co-owner of Washington's Champoux Vineyard, arguably the best Cabernet vineyard in the state. The first 3 are world-famous and garner hefty price tags. Powers is under the radar, and their Champoux Vineyard wines are under $25!

That's right -- Champoux Reserve Cab for $25. And Champoux Cab Franc for $25. They might not have the famous name, but they have the famous grapes. Their quality-for-price matches their famous co-owners.

Powers Winery
Champoux Vineyard
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

$23.36 in any 12 bottle order
$25.95 retail

Intense concentration of inviting red fruit, plum, cassis, and warm earth balanced by perfumed oak and vanilla aromas. Deep layers of ripe plum, sweet blackberry, and black currant are wrapped by sweet French oak and vanilla spice lingering through the long finish. - Jean

92% Champoux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
6% Champoux Vineyard Cabernet Franc
1% Champoux Vineyard Merlot
1% Alice Vineyard Petite Verdot

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Powers Winery
Champoux Vineyard
Cabernet Franc 2007

$23.36 in any 12 bottle order
$25.95 retail

100% Champoux Vineyard fruit
Only six cases available

Deep and rich with the varietal's distinct flavors of sweet and savory blueberries, slate, and a hint of graphite. Champoux Vineyard's Cabernet Franc grapes are coveted by winemakers all over the northwest. Usually only available at the winery, 100% Champoux Vineyard Cabernet Franc, Horse Heaven Hills. Six cases available.

Powers Winery
Champoux Vineyard
Muscat Canelli 2010

$11.65 in any 12 bottle order
$12.95 retail

100% Champoux Vineyard fruit, from a tiny block of old Muscat vines in one of Washington's most distinguished vineyards.

Amazing value. A fresh, dry wine with enticing aroma of roses, ripe peach, cardamom, nutmeg, and orange blossom. The flavors of peach, nectarine, and sweet baking spices linger through the smooth finish. Perfect for Thanksgiving - a refeshing acidity balances a rich roasted turkey or pork roast. Not just for white wine drinkers, everyone will be delighted. - Jean

At right, winemaker Greg Powers in Champoux Vineyard

Champoux Vineyard's Paul Champoux

He Recovers With Grit, Determination and Small Steps

A tiny mosquito altered Paul Champoux's life.

West Nile virus toppled his 6-foot-plus frame, shut down his muscles and nerves, and nearly stopped his heart. When the virus left him paralyzed, it initially threatened production of one of the finest vineyards in North America.

That was in July of 2009. Two years after he was infected, the affable vineyard partner and manager of famed Champoux Vineyard continues to recover, taking small steps to walk again, putting his weight on legs that quit working during the peak of the virus. Although most people with the West Nile virus exhibit flu-like symptoms, Champoux's severe reaction is rare....

Champoux -- The Vineyard With a Stellar Reputation

Located 35 miles south of Sunnyside, WA, Champoux Vineyard grapes are coveted by many winemakers who scramble to get on a waiting list. The wineries that regularly get Champoux fruit rarely give up their allotment. Cabernet Sauvignon is king at the vineyards, although wineries are gaining recognition with other Champoux fruit, including a brisk Riesling, a violet-infused Cabernet Franc, the luscious blueberry-flavored Syrah and some of the best Merlot grown in the Northwest....

Read the entire article about Paul and the Champoux Vineyard on Avalonwine.com

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