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Willow Crest Winery
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Willow Crest Winery was founded in 1995 by David J. Minick, a longtime grape grower in the Yakima Valley. The Minick Family first planted wine grapes on their Roza farm, North of Prosser in 1982. David wanted to take the love he had for raising grapes to next level by making premium wine out of a small portion of the family vineyard. Focusing on Pinot Gris/Grigio and Syrah Willow Crest Winery uses estate grown fruit that winemaker David J. Minick planted, cultivated, and harvested to create crisp Pinot Gris and bold Syrah’s. By having the control from vine to wine David can monitor crop load, canopy size, sun exposure, and the balance of fruit and sugar at harvest time. All this attention to the grape comes out in Willow Crest wines. Willow Crest Winery started out small and has grown to 3,000 cases in 2001 and 5,000 in 2004, producing Pinot Gris, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cabernet Franc, Syrah Port, and assorted late harvests and sparkling wines. In Washington State we were one of the first wineries to do Pinot Gris as a varietal, the first to do Syrah Port, Syrah Sparkling, and Mourvedre. At Willow Crest Winery we want to be unique thus we create special wines. Our winery is located at the vineyard 6 miles north of Prosser at 1,300 ft. elevation, overlooking the Yakima Valley with a surrounding view of wine grapes. The tasting room is in an old farm house with hardwood floors and cove ceilings situated on the highest corner of the farm so you look out over the vineyards. Winemaking takes place a new cellar where state of the art equipment is combined with age old techniques to create Willow Crest wines. You can order your favorite Willow Crest wines online, meet the Winemaker, find out about upcoming Yakima Valley Winery events or join the Willow Crest Wine Club were you will get important updates on our new releases and much more.
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Directions
Take I-82 to Exit 80. At Exit 80 turn north on Gap Road, away from the town of Prosser. Drive 6 miles to Snipes Road. (Disregard the blue signs telling you to turn right onto O.I.E - just continue straight on Gap Road). Turn right on Snipes Road. Willow Crest Winery is on your right .6 miles after you turn onto Snipes Road.
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Black Muscat
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Blanc the Blanc Sparkling NV
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Cabernet Franc
With a dark ruby color, bright red fruit flavors and aromas of Marion berry , Ripe plums and Vanilla. This medium bodied wine has a moderate tannin structure and a nice drying finish with hints of toasted almonds and pepper.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Chardonnay
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Chenin Blanc
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Lemberger Rosè
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Merlot
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Pinot Gris
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Pinot Gris Yakima Valley
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Rocking "L" Red
This medium bodied wine has rich berry flavors, loganberry, and an aroma of Rose petals with undertones of cedar, leather and smoke. A nice lasting finish with toasted vanilla and dried cherries.
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Rosé
Crisp and refreshing strawberry, cranberry, and cantaloupe flavors and aromas. A very nice acid and sugar balance makes this rosé the perfect wine to drink this summer. Enjoy it all by itself or with your favorite barbeque.
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Super Tuscan
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Syrah
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Syrah Estate
2001 Estate Series Syrah shows an intense color of black cherries with a nose brimming of candied orange peel, maple syrup and toasted nutmeg. While quite weighty and lush in the mouth, a burst of crisp acidity lays the pathway for the wild and juicy vanilla laced finish.
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Syrah Port NV
A unique port, fruity with blackberry flavors. The residual sugar is 8% with a nice balance of alcohol of 18%. Perfect with dessert or by the fire after a long day.
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Viognier
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