Kiona '99

[Drew]

Becky, welcome and welcome to the world of blends, the French have been doing it for centuries. Kiona is a Washington State winery that produces above average to excellent wines and has won quite a few medals since opening in 1975. You can find the Cab/merlot blend in the $10 to $15 range.

Kiona Vineyards and Winery
44612 N. Sunset NE, Benton City, WA 99320
Phone: (509) 588-6716
Hours: daily noon-5pm
Tasting: yes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, White Riesling, Merlot, Lemberger

Somer other Cab/merlot and blends to track down and try are:

Greg Norman Cab/merlot (Australia)
Rosemount Shiraz/Cab (Australia)
Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz/Cab (Australia)
Hedges "Three vineyards" Cab/merlot (Washington State)
Kendall Jackson "Collage" (Calif)

Drew

[This message has been edited by Drew (edited 11-25-2001).]