Barter & Trade Sauvignon Blanc Columbia Valley Washington 2022

Barter & Trade wine grapes are grown under the Shadows of the Cascade Mountains and in the humble Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley in Eastern Washington. Though this prime land bears exceptionally choice wine grapes, bursting with body and flavor but bearing more structure than California wines, it has yet to receive the accolades that other noted regions claim.

Upon visiting this new land — and discovering the blossoming industry underfoot — Paso Robles winemaker Andrew Jones felt called to work with this soil. Why was this promised land not forefront in the minds of Americans? Determined to bring the bounty of Washington across the country, Jones struck up a deal with local winegrowers.

You see, from its beginnings, Barter and Trade has hearkened back to the days of old; striking the perfect balance between Old World and New World, both in flavor and in business. It is, at its core, a nod to the classic practices of the wine industry, a world built on collaboration, friendship, favors and alliances.

The Sauvignon Blanc is a prime example from Washington State.  Notes of Meyer Lemon and wet cobble rock blend perfectly with asian pear, limeade notes and a touch of confectioners sugar.  Balanced with the perfect acidity giving the wine a long lingering finish.