Seattle Times wine columnist Andy Perdue told the story of how Novelty Hill came to be in this fun article from the July 31, 2016 issue of the paper’s Sunday Pacific magazine.
Three from Novelty Hill, from the Seattle Times 7/31/2016
Novelty Hill Winery 2014 Stillwater Creek Vineyard Roussanne, Columbia Valley, $23: Washington winemakers haven’t really found a consistent style with this white Rhône variety, but this example could well become a standard-bearer, thanks to beautiful aromas and flavors of tropical fruit backed by remarkable acidity.
Novelty Hill Winery 2013 Stillwater Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $30: Here’s a classic example of what can be crafted from Stillwater Creek. This cab is rich with aromas and flavors of ripe, dark fruit and chocolate, yet backed by suave elegance. Enjoy for the next 20 years.
Novelty Hill Winery 2013 Cascadia, Columbia Valley, $50: The inaugural vintage of this red blend is nothing short of stunning. Leading with cabernet sauvignon, it unveils aromas and flavors of ripe, dark berries; cocoa powder; and new leather. Everything is backed by velvety tannins that provide a lengthy finish.
