Bunnell Family Cellar Reviews and articles
2006 Bunnell Family Cellar Stonetree Vineyard à pic Red Blend, Wahluke Slope
91 pts. The concept here is a southern Rhône blend—47% Syrah, 17% Grenache, 19% Cinsault and 17% Mourvèdre. With the extra dollop of Syrah, it’s got more substance than the usual Châteauneuf wannabes. Spicy and sharp, this benefits from the fact that the grapes all came in at once and were co-fermented, so the blend married early and well. Despite its youth, this is seamless and focused; a complete and very successful wine with berry, cherry and sweet plum fruit flavors annotated with spice and bits of chocolate. Elegant, feminine and supple, this is a lovely bottle. P. G.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
December, 2008
2006 Bunnell Family Cellar Northridge Vineyard Mourvèdre, Wahluke Slope
91 pts. From the Northridge vineyard, this soft, peppery, seductive wine is one of the most unique Rhône varieties made in Washington. The intensity of the peppery spice, along with the supple, rose-petal-inflected red fruits, gives the wine unusual depth and length, despite its apparent lightness and softness. It extends gracefully and fully across the palate, leaving a peppery lift to the finish. P. G.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
December, 2008
2007 Bunnell Family Cellar Talcott Vineyard Viognier, Wahluke Slope
89 pts. From a hot, sandy site in the heart of the Wahluke Slope, this was barrel fermented in neutral oak. The aromas are an inviting mélange of spice, clove, lime and light tropical fruits, and the wine has natural poise and balance. Green apple, lime and peach come into play, along with streaks of butterscotch. P. G.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
December, 2008
2005 Bunnell Family Cellars Syrah Boushey Mcpherson Vineyards
90 pts. The 2005 Syrah Boushey-McPherson Vineyard is purple-colored with an alluring perfume of mineral/earth, cedar, smoke, sausage, game, and blueberry. On the palate the wine has layers of sweet fruit, savory flavors, excellent balance, and a lengthy, pure finish. There is some tannin lurking in the background so another 2-3 years of cellaring will be beneficial. Drink this outstanding Syrah through 2020. - Jay Miller
Wine Advocate #177
June, 2008