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Washington State Wine Industry Yields Spectacular 2002 Vintage

The 2002 harvest is the fifth consecutive high quality vintage 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001 wines rank among top reviews by wine opinion leaders. Washington is home to more than 28,000 vineyard acres, 300 wine grape growers and more than 200 wineries. Red wine varieties continue to excel as demand strengthens. The ratio of red to white wine grape varieties are 57 percent red to 43 percent white. Most widely planted varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay and Riesling.

The Washington Wine Commission

www.washingtonwine.org

2002 Yakima Valley Merlot

750 mls

2002 was another superb growing season that ripened the grapes to perfection in the warm sunny days and cool fall nights of the Yakima Valley.  Harvested by hand from two vineyards near "Red Mountain" the grapes were then transported to Kalamar Winery.  There they were fermented in small open top fermentation tanks for 7 days.  Then the wine was basket pressed into French and American oak barrels and aged for 23 months.

A rich dense Merlot with ripe flavor and gentle texture.  Firm tannins support lively black cherry and currant fruit along with the subtle shadings of black pepper and cedar.  The fruit on the long complex finish that keeps pumping out the flavors.

2002 Yakima Valley Syrah

750 mls

2002 was another superb growing season that ripened the grapes to perfection in the warm sunny days and cool fall nights of the Yakima Valley.  Harvested by hand from Pleasant Vineyard near Prosser the grapes were then transported to Kalamar Winery.  There they were fermented in small open top fermentation tanks for 8 days.  Then the wine was basket pressed into French and American oak barrels and aged for 23 months.

A complex elegant Syrah crafted in Old World style.  Well rounded tannins support ripe pie cherries and plumbs with a hint of pipe tobacco and cola on the nose.  Inside raspberry and blackpepper leads to a blackberry finish with great acidity.

About the Label

The label is a painting of Mark and Lisa's wedding reception done by Mark's brother Greg Kalamar.

        ( 1 9 6 6 - ) was born & raised in Seattle, Washington. The son of a talented artist and an accomplished  musician, Greg showed a gift for painting and drawing at an early age. After years as a successful graphic designer, Greg left commercial art in pursuit of a career as a fine artist. Inspired by the Impressionists, Greg studies on location depicting life as he sees it.

    On-location creations have gained Greg international recognition. His unique approach offers both visual entertainment and a lifetime of remembrance. Since the fall of 1992, Greg has created one-thousand paintings and thousands of drawings.

    An artist on location adds intrigue to any occasion. The mood and vibrancy of each live setting is captured for all to view and influence. People are curious and enchanted with this creative experience and collectors are left with a priceless Work of Art depicting real life in real time.

Greg Kalamar

PO Box 48221

Seattle, WA  98166

www.gregkalamar.com