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Upcoming Events

 

Saturday, December 17th from 2-4 p.m. 

De Laurenti Specialty Food & Wine

Pick up your last minute holiday wine gifts at De Laurenti’s weekly Saturday Wine Tasting at Pike Place Market, Seattle.

 

Thursday, December 22nd from 4-8 p.m.

Blackbird Wine - Atomic Cheese

Pick out last minute wine pairings for your holiday dinner at this delightful neighborhood wine & cheese shop in Portland.

Washington Wine Report

Dumas Station - Quality at Any Price

"Though Dumas Station’s commitment to quality has been exceptionally high over the years, in no case is this clearer than with the 2009 vintage."  Read more...

-Sean Sullivan, 10/3/11

2009 Estate Syrah Released

 

Grapes for this wine come from two of our estate vineyards in the Walla Walla Valley.  Breezy Slope Vineyard, running up the Blue Mountains, is a much higher and cooler site.  Minnick Hills Vineyard, at the northern end of the AVA, adds complexity with relatively heavy soils.  Both sites bring unique flavor and structure to this enchanting blend.

 

A dense, rich wine; it offers scents of ripe blackberries and currants that mingle with bacon, leather, and a touch of minerality.   Mouth-filling fruit flavors are balanced with good acidity and a long, expressive finish.

You can purchase this wine here.

September 1, 2011

 

 

Praise for 2007 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

 

Judith Henderson of Wine and Country Living, gives Dumas Station 98 points for their '07 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, citing; "This wine is a twisted vine ripened Cab, chock full of rich rummy crushed double cluster boysenberries and chopped cedar tannins, squiggled in regional honey. You'll know this wine is King of Cabs when leather jackets are left in the car, freeing the nose to enjoy the purity of crushed new leather nuances quaffing from bottle top. Dumas Station winemaker Jay Dewitt, tames the terroir of Minnick Hills, talking to the vines in lilting syllables."  Congratulations Jay and team at Dumas Station, Dayton Washington.

August 3, 2011

Dumas Station featured on WineUp TV

 

Ali was interviewed by Wayne at WineUp TV, where they chatted about Minnick Hills Vineyard & the winery's origins, while tasting our 2007 Dumas Station Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and 2007 Dumas Station Estate Merlot.  

July 26, 2011

 

 

First YouTube Video Posted

 

Check out our winemaker Jay DeWitt, talking about our roots.

 

 Seattle Wine Awards

 

Double Gold Medal, 2007 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Double Gold Medal, 2007 Minnick Hills Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

We are very excited that both of our Cabernets won double gold medals--the highest medal given at the Seattle Wine Awards. 

A recap of the Walla Walla winners was also published by the East Oregonian.  Cheers!

 Seattle Magazine

Our 2007 Cow Catcher Red was rated Best Red Bordeaux-Style Blend Under $20 in the Best of Washington Wines of 2011 magazine.

-April 2011 

Wine Spectator

 

 90 points for our Dumas Station Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley 2007

"Medium-bodied, delivering pretty red berry and red plum fruit that plays against chewy tannins and hints of cedar and mocha, followed by a persistent finish." --H.S.

This is the third year in a row that our estate Cabernet has scored 90+ points in the Wine Spectator!

Wine Press Northwest

 

Dumas Station Wines 2007 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley, $32

"Excellent: The folks at Minnick Hills Vineyard celebrated their fifth vintage with this fascinating offering, which is warm with vanilla and smoke aromas that swirl with black cherry cola, rosemary, sage and thyme. It's a sturdy drink that stretches broadly across the palate with notes of plum, raspberry, salted caramels, saddle leather and a pinch of juniper berry. (511 cases, 15.3% alc.)"

Washington Wine Report - Top 60 Wines of 2010

 

Sean Sullivan puts together this annual list that takes a look back at some of his favorite wines of the past year.  Our 2006 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (almost sold out!) made his list at # 53.

New Release

  

We are excited to announce the release of our new 2008 Cow Catcher Red!  As expected, it is a predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon blend from the Walla Walla Valley.  It's approachable, food-friendly, and has bright cherry notes and a lush velvety texture.  View tasting notes here. 

 

 

The Seattle Times

 

Our 2006 Minnick Hills Reserve is listed in the "Top 100 Washington Wines" of 2010 by Paul Gregutt.  We are especially excited, as this is the 2nd time one of our wines has made the list. 

 

The Wine Enthusiast  

 

94 points, Dumas Station 2006 Minnick Hills Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla); $60

  • "Rich, concentrated, and loaded with smoky, dark, spicy fruit flavors, this is a full-on Bordeaux blend."  Cellar Selection. -Paul Gregutt

91 points, Dumas Station 2007 Estate Merlot (Walla Walla); $26

  • "it's a meaty, complex wine that...has a mouth-pleasing seamless quality that invites another sip, and another."  -Paul Gregutt

90 points, Dumas Station 2007 Cow Catcher Red (Walla Walla); $19

  • "An outstanding 'second' wine, this value blend drinks like a much pricier wine."  Editors' Choice.  -Paul Gregutt

-December, 2010

 

 

The Seattle Times

 

"Standout Washington wines offer good value," article written by Wine Advisor columnist Paul Gregutt, touts our 2007 Cow Catcher Red as a "value blend that drinks like a much pricier wine."

The Wine Advocate

93 points - 2006 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon*

  • "with dense fruit...succulent flavors, and impeccable balance, this outstanding offering will…drink well through its 20th birthday." - Dr. Jay Miller

*erroneously published in print as 2007

92 points - 2006 Minnick Hills Reserve

  • "Dense, rich, and layered, it has plenty of ripe tannin and will easily provide pleasure through 2026." - Dr. Jay Miller

-August/September 2010

 

Seattle Met Magazine

Our 2007 Cow Catcher Red was voted No. 53 on their list of  "100 Best Washington Wines" in the September 2010 issue:

"The 2007 Cow Catcher Red...is an outrageous value; it drinks like a considerably more expensive wine."

-September 2010

Wine Press Northwest

Excellent: 2006 Minnick Hills Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Click here to read about the other new releases

San Diego International Wine Competition

  • Gold for our 2006 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Silver for our 2006 Estate Merlot

 Check out the other Northwest winners here.

Seattle Wine Awards

Gold Medal received in 2010 Seattle Wine Awards for our Minnick Hills Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon! 

Click here for a list of other winners

Wine Spectator

91 points received for our 2006 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon:  

"Focused, with a pulsing core of currant, plum and tobacco flavors nicely framed by spicy, earthy notes, lingering on the generous, expressive finish. Drink now through 2016. 400 cases made. –HS"

Wine Spectator

91 points received for our 2005 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon:

"Firm in texture, with complex green olive, black olive, blackberry and spice flavors that remain focused and juicy as the finish persists impressively.  Best from 2010 through 2015. 290 cases made.--H.S." 

Wine Press Northwest

The Spring 2009 issue of Wine Press Northwest rated Dumas Station Wines' 2005 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon as "Outstanding!"--the highest mark they give to wines. Click here to read the full review.

Wine Enthusiast

92 points received for 2005 Estate Syrah in March 2009 issue:

"A great effort, with mountain-grown fruit, high-altitude acids that give the flavors shape and cut, tightening up and brightening up the sharp, wild berry fruit.  Iron filings and stone add a strong mineral element as well; this is the best yet from Dumas Station.--P.G. "

Seattle Times' list of Washington's Top 100 Wines

2005 Estate Syrah was listed as number 44 on the Seattle Times’ list of Washington’s Top Wines in 2008 (Read The Article)

Dumas Station Featured on IDrinkYourWine.com

Dan McCool has come up with the best job ever-drinking great wines everyday and telling the world about them. Our friend Rich Breshears brought Dan a bottle of our highly acclaimed 2005 Estate Syrah. The video was posted on April 6, 2009. Click here to check it out.

Washington Wine Report's Wines of the Year

Our fist release, 2003 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon was placed at number 22 on the Washington Wine Report’s 2008 Washington Wines of the Year (Read The Article).

Wine Advocate

89 points for our first release--a 2003 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon:

"This is the first release for Dumas Station, a winery located in the Walla Walla Valley AVA.  Purple-colored, the 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate has an excellent nose of cedar, spice box, cassis, and black currants.  Made in a forward style with supple texture and ripe fruit, this tasty Cabernet can be enjoyed now and should continue to drink well through 2007.--J.M" 

 

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Art Exhibit by Monica Stobie at Dumas Station for Dayton's Christmas Kickoff and Holiday Barrel Tasting Weekend in Walla Walla

Walla Walla Wine Club Party 2010, at Chateau DeWitt with Dumas Station wines


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