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Dusted Valley represents our family’s quest to fulfill a dream of crafting world-class wine in the Walla Walla Valley. Our estate vineyards yield wines with classic earth, minerality and acid while featuring a freshness true to Washington State terroir. This, combined with our old world techniques and innovative winemaking attitude, result in strong vintages year after year.

 

Current Releases: Whites & Rosé | Bordeaux Style | Rhone Style

Whites & Rosé


2009 Old Vine Chardonnay, Yakima Valley / $30

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This wine is made from the oldest Wente clone Chard vines in Washington State! The vines were planted way back in 1971 and celebrated their 38th birthday last harvest. The wine is aged sur-lee for 5 months and only spontaneous partial M-L is achieved. The result = Rich, Clean, Crisp, Unadulterated fruit and balance.

140 cases produced

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2011 Ramblin' Rosé, Stoney Vine Vineyard - Walla Walla Valley / $24 (STS - $20.40)

It’s time for some “real” pink people! Rosé as it was intended to be… The grapes were harvested between 20 – 24 degrees brix and fermented to dryness in stainless steel tank at cold temperatures to preserve the beautiful aromas. The Ramblin’ Rosé is crisp, clean, fruit forward and utterly delicious. Why not enjoy the Spring Fling with a bit of the pink Zing! Go ahead and get into that bottle.

390 cases produced

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Bordeaux Style


2009  Malbec, Columbia Valley / $42 (STS - $35.70)

Yo, Mr. Gaucho man! Break out your boleadoras and let’s go snag some grapes and beef and call it a fiesta. In Argentina, Malbec reigns supreme. Well, we’re here to show you the Argentineans have nothing on Washington Malbec. Think of a spoonful of dark berry jam, a pinch of white pepper, all topped off with a sprinkle of loamy Dusted Valley earth. Invite your friends over and do the Argentinean Pasasdo. Grill it all on swords - chorizo, chavito, Bessie the cow or suckling pig.

200 cases produced

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2009 Petit Verdot, Columbia Valley / $42 (STS - $35.70)

“No, cousin Eddy, it’s not Pet-It Ver-Dott!” This powerful, deep colored wine is a blend of our estate vineyards and Stone Tree Vineyard.  Serve with caution…It’s addicting!

50 cases produced

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2009 VR Special Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley / $53 (STS - $45.05)

The blood, sweat and tears that went in to growing this wine are dedicated to the loving memory of my Grandpa Vernon Rhodes. He was a truly amazing man. This Cab takes its name from his miraculous chocolate chip cookie the "V. R. Special". I bet you wish you could dunk one in a glass of this wine right now. Rest easy Grandpa Rhodes. We love you!

This Cab has a beautiful bouquet on the nose, great fruit and silky tannin on the palate, and a lingering finish that will keep you wondering for minutes.

200 cases produced

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Rhone Style

2010 Stained Tooth Syrah, Columbia Valley / $32 (STS - $27.20)

Purple is our favorite color.  You know you’re drinking the good stuff when your teeth develop that unmistaken hue.  Don’t worry, Chad’s father Dr. Dan Johnson D.D.S. says, “Life is too short to stain your teeth on cheap wine.” The Stained Tooth Syrah includes the beauty of Grenache, Petite Sirah and Mourvédre and is sourced from some of Washington State’s top vineyards. The bouquet floats out of the glass and draws you into all the extraordinary fruit while the ripe tannins provide a silky finish. 

714 cases produced

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2009 Tall Tales Syrah, Walla Walla Valley / $53 (STS - $45.05) 

Most families have that special person that can capture your imagination with great stories about the "good old days". My grandpa Fred was that man in our family. Whether it was his heroics on the river as a young boy or the mighty bears he slayed in the big woods his stories were always fascinating. Perhaps this is why I chose to be a winemaker. Every bottle is a new story waiting to be told. Some of these stories will become legendary!

150 cases produced

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2009 Petite Sirah, Columbia Valley / $42 (STS - $35.70) 

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You are welcome and encouraged to Stain your Teeth on this.  We are not making any excuses for this big bad boy.  From the beginning it seemed to have a life force all its own.  I told Corey he should have given the Petite Sirah a little direction.  But, Nooo!  He said the wine could find its own way through this cruel world.  Anyway, be prepared this wine may give you a grundy from the inside out.  It’s 100% Petite Sirah and Starts Big; Stays Big; Finishes Big.  Drink now or until it’s gone. 

200 cases produced

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2010 Cinsault, Stone Tree / $32 (STS - $27.20)

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Cinsault is a lesser known but not forgotten grape from the South of France also planted in Lebanon, Corsica, Tunisia, Algeria, Morrocco and a couple more corners of the earth. Factoid #1 - There is actually more Cinsault planted in France than Cabernet Sauvignon.  Factoid #2 – A South African professor crossed Cinsault and Pinot Noir to make Pinotage.  Why? I don’t know! Factoid #3 – This Cinsault is beautifully perfumed full, red fruits and a dash of pepper.  Its supple texture that will keep you coming back for more.

50 cases produced

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2009 Grenache, Columbia Valley / $28

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We’re fans of Chateauneuf du Pape but then again who isn’t? If you want to experience the phenomenal intrigue of Rhone varietals in Washington State today hurry up and poke your nose in a glass full of this stuff. Then, once the juice hits your palate your senses will be warped right into the Rhone.

250 cases produced

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2010 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley / $29 (STS - $24)

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This is a classic Washington State Chardonnay from two of the State’s top vineyards. This Chardonnay went through 70% secondary malolactic fermentation preserving its beautiful fruit flavors, racy acidity and natural balance. This wonderful wine is for everyone from the diehard Chardheads to the ABC crowd.

140 cases produced

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2009 Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley / $42 (STS - $35.70)

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The Cabernet Franc is an expression of what makes Washington State wine so great. Varietal typicity is spot on from the floral aromatics to the dark fruits, slate, and mineral. This generous vino is fabulously food friendly and fantastically franc-o-liscous.

65 cases produced

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2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley / $35 (STS - $29.75)

This is just a spectacular Cab-Sauv. This wine is made entirely from our estate vineyards in the Walla Walla Valley and has it goin’ on, so to speak. It has a beautiful bouquet on the nose, great fruit and silky tannin on the palate, and a lingering finish that will keep you wondering for minutes. This should be your GO-TO Cab!!!

860 cases produced

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2009 BFM Bordeaux Blend, Wahluke Slope / $53 (STS - $45.05)

You’ve heard about Washington Merlot right? This wine is no exception my friends. The BFM stands up to its reputation of being the biggest Merlot based blend coming out of Washington today. We produce this wine for our wine club known as the Stained Tooth Society. The STS members suck up about half of the total production with the remainder being allocated to our distributor network. Get on board and score some BFM!

275 cases produced

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2009 Rachis Syrah, Columbia Valley / $53 (STS - $45.05)

This wine employs the traditional technique of whole cluster fermentation - stems and all. Funky and earthy, this process adds deep layers of complexity to our beloved witches' brew.

175 cases produced

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2009 Mourvédre, Wahluke Slope / $39 (STS - $33.15)

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This blend of 81% Mourvedre, 16% Syrah and 3% Grenache from the Stone Tree Vineyard will knock your socks off.  Once a secret, this vineyard is on the fast track to becoming one of Washington’s premiere vineyards.  We love the lush ripe fruit with the powerful backbone that this wine brings.  The DV boys made only 75 cases, so when it’s gone, it’s gone!

75 cases produced

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2010 Squirrel Tooth Alice Syrah, Columbia Valley / $39 (STS - $33.15)

The namesake of this old Dodge City, KS lady of the night lives on famously. The sex appeal of this wine jumps out of the glass with loads of seductive allure. You're gonna love 'er. If not, you'll have to have to answer to Alice's pet ground squirrel. No kidding. She had a pet ground squirrel...How else did you think she got her name???

150 cases produced

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2010 Wallywood, Columbia Valley / $42 (STS - $35.70)

Wallywood is an inspired wine and a nod to the beautiful grapes of Washington State from Walla Walla (Wally) to Woodinville (Wood). This is a Big Bold blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre and Petite Sirah that will please all those GSM lovers. It is masterfully crafted from Stone Tree on the Wahluke  Slope and our Estate Vineyard Stoney Vine in the Walla Walla Valley “Cobbles”.  It’s an expression of all things Rhone.  Drink some and express yourself!

175 cases.

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2006 Late Harvest Syrah, Walla Walla Valley / $35 (STS - $29.75)

The 2006 Late Harvest Syrah marks a milestone for Dusted Valley. A dessert wine! We’ve heard our loyal customers ask for a long time to have something special at the end of a celebratory feast. Now, it’s arrived in all its unique and defining character. Not intensely sweet by design, the Late Harvest offers those unique characters of wild game, herb and earth. This is a great conversation wine to be shared with friends and a round of sea-salt caramels. Enjoy the savory treat!

996 split bottles (375ml)

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