ECHOLANDS WINE
ALBUS
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Our first estate wine from Taggart Vineyard, named for my grandfather (who grew up nearby), my mom (her maiden name, duh) and my Uncle Gene, who poured me my first glass of wine (I was 15; get over it). Albus is our first-ever white wine: It's 72% Sauvignon Blanc and 28% Semillon, from our vines on the north end of Taggart, close to Lower Dry Creek. The Sauvignon Blanc sees some skin contact, a single barrel of which is barrel-fermented, while the Semillon is destemmed, crushed and drained into stainless steel for fermentation. Two clones of Sauvignon Blanc create two differing styles of the grape, but both are fruit-focused and not at all the gooseberry thing that has placed New Zealand on the map. We'll leave that style to the kiwis.
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72% Sauvignon Blanc, 28% Semillon
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grenache Rosé
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Expressive on summer fruits of ripe strawberry and yellow nectarine, this rosé of Grenache goes deep on texture, owing to fermentation and aging in a Concrete Tulip. Aromatically, orange peel, melon, and wet stone lead the way, with sensations of citrus oil and angostura bitters on the palate. Fleshy, fully textured, and savory, the rosé displays layers of texture into the finish.
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100% Grenache
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SYRAH
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Our commitment to Walla Walla Valley is steadfast; our block of Les Collines Vineyard is here supplemented by fruit from the stonier areas of the Walla Walla Valley. Our preference for only light amounts of new oak had to accommodate the richer Syrah style that the "stones" produces, but we stayed true to our use of only 500L French puncheons.
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98% Syrah, 2% Viognier
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SEVEN HILLS VINEYARD
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Seven Hills Vineyard is one of the most important sites in Walla Walla Valley and represents a pioneering vineyard in the region. Founded in 1972, wines from Seven Hills Vineyard are structured and built for the long haul. While we are keen to create wines with nuance, elegance and moderated alcohol, Seven Hills Vineyard has its own character to show - bold and expressive.
94 points - Sean Sullivan
93 points - Wine Spectator
92 points Editor's Choice - Wine Enthusiast
92 points - Wine & Spirits
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58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 1 % Petit Verdot
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RUbRum
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Founded in 2017, Echolands represents a dedication to the particular soils of Walla Walla Valley, where bony basalt, rock piles and layers of loess intermingle.
Our Bordeaux-style blend seeks to balance these differing elements. Our goal is to harness those characters, highlight aromatics, retain acidity and balance, and to create wines that grow in complexity with time.
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40% Cabernet Franc, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot
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cinsault
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Cinsault can make a delightful light red wine, given its lighter contributions of tannins and pigment. Showing here as lighter in body than Pinot Noir, we can appreciate its raspberry, bright strawberry, and Earl Grey tea aromatics, with silken and refreshing play on the palate. Notions of hard candy and red licorice accent the brightness of this wine. We recommend serving slightly chilled, 55-60° Fahrenheit or so. A few minutes in the fridge will do. Drink this young like you would a white or a rosé for the freshest expression of fruit.
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89% Cinsault, 11% Syrah
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Rocksy Music Grenache
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While the name references a seminal band, it also describes the aromatic intensity from the rocky district of this wine’s origin.Our intention is to allow the smoky wildness of those stones to be heard but also to provide more of a harmony to the alluring melody of bright, strawberry-tinged Grenache fruit.
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97% Grenache, 3% Syrah
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walla walla grenache
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Rivière-Galets Vineyard:
Rivière-Galets Vineyard is in the Rocks District of Milton Freewater AVA (the stony portion of the Walla Walla Valley), and its head-pruned vines are low to the ground, soaking up all the heat those river-smoothed pudding stones radiate in the summer sun. Some producers leave their Grenache grapes to ripen to a surprising degree in that sauna-like environment, but we pick far sooner than the rest, with the goal of preserving acidity and keeping the wine's flavors fresh and bright. This Grenache was aged exclusively in 60-gallon stainless steel drums.
Les Collines Vineyard:
Les Collines Vineyard is justly famed for its ability to produce vibrant but elegant Syrah. We work with several blocks of Syrah within Les Collines Vineyard with the goal of blending the different blocks to create our vineyard designate Les Collines Syrah.
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87% Grenache, 10% Cinsault, 3% Syrah
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Limited Availability and Wine Club members only.
cinsault Semi-carbonic
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We blended a carbonic-macerated Cinsault with a traditionally fermented Cinsault, to create a style that harnessed the wild, fruity and candied aromatics of the former and the deeper texture of the latter. The result is wine with intense aromas of ripe strawberry preserves, red licorice and some tropical notes, with a palate showing luscious raspberries, violets, and bergamot. Light on its feet, soft in its tannins, and preternaturally bright, this wine shows best with a slight chill on it. We recommend you pop this 2-3 years after vintage at most to enjoy while it is young and fresh.
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100% Cinsault
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CABERNET FRANC
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This is one of those wines that started its life as a potential blender and quickly demanded its own bottle. The wine embodies precisely what we hoped to achieve: the ideal Cabernet Franc character of lavender, rose petal, herbs and blue and red fruits, along with the generosity and richness that Walla Walla can bring. Nestled in the beautiful Blues, Blue Mountain Vineyard is one of the coolest sites in Walla Walla Valley, and our Cabernet Franc benefits from this lovely environment.
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97% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot
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LIMITED RELEASE OR WINE CLUB ONLY WINES
albarĩno
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Charming and effusive with fruit, the 2024 Albariño is irrepressibly aromatic and fun to sip. White peach, nectarine, and banana crème offer their fragrances, while the palate shows surprisingly dry with a crisp texture. Flavors of lime zest, peach skin, and mango all mingle together for a delightfully fresh finish.
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100% Albariño
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PoÉT-NAT
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From our Estate Taggart Vineyard, named for my grandfather (who grew up nearby), my mom (her maiden name, duh) and my Uncle Gene, who poured me my first glass of wine. (I was 15; get over it) We've also sourced some grapes from the prestigious Seven Hill Vineyard.
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100% Cabernet Franc
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Learn more from our founder -
Our PoÉT-Nat is 100% Cabernet Franc and was harvested early in order to retain its acidity. Fermentation began in stainless steel then transferred to bottle to complete fermentation. The wine remained on the lees for a total of seven months before disgorgement to retain a delightfully sparkling personality.
CABERNET FRANC Blue Mountain Vineyard
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The ideal Cabernet Franc character of lavender, rose petals, herbs and blue and red fruits, along with generosity and richness that Walla Walla can bring. Nestled in the Blue Mountain Vineyard - one of the coolest sites in Walla Walla Valley.
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98% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot
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merlot
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Seven Hills Vineyard is one of the most important sites in Walla Walla Valley and represents a pioneering vineyard in the area. Sure, Merlot is often relegated to a blending component, but that doesn’t mean it is deserving of that status. This Merlot is complete, complex and demands its very own bottling.
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85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
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cabernet franc Rosé
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Aged sur-lie in 100% neutral French oak barrels, this Cabernet Franc Rosé shows beautiful creamy textures and length, while displaying gentle aromatics of rose petals, apricot, and yellow pear. Buoyant and feather-soft on the tongue, the wine feels seductive and silky, with mineral essences echoing in the finish.
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100% Cabernet Franc
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