Sean P. Sullivan - Washington Wine Report Note: Site has moved to www.northwestwinereport.com

Summary: Terra Blanca Winery is located in the Red Mountain AVA. The winery sources all of its fruit from its estate vineyards which surround the winery. Terra Blanca boasts a stunningly beautiful tasting room and facility. There are few more picturesque wineries in the state.

Wines:

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Terra Blanca Chardonnay Red Mountain 2004

Pale in color. The nose is a bit off-putting with smells of cat piss. On the taste, the wine seems fairly flat and uninteresting with a short finish. 13.5% alcohol. 1,145 cases produced.

$11

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Terra Blanca Merlot Red Mountain 2002

A nice nose that shows some age with spicy dried fruit, prune, cigar box and light floral notes. On the taste, the wine has chalky tannins with a bit of a grip and a tart finish. 13.5% alcohol. 4,261 cases produced.

$14