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Visit us at Winemaker’s Loft located within Vintner’s Village for a tasting or a glass of wine. We champion wines from the Horse Heaven Hills AVA, grown in vineyards on the fertile banks of the Columbia River. We offer a polished, yet casual ambiance and warm hospitality for guests from Prosser, the Yakima Valley, Tri-Cities and beyond. Guests from around the Northwest come to Prosser for great wine and small-town charm. We hope to see you soon!
Tasting fee: $20
Please place a reservation for party size of 6+
Tasting Notes
2024 Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Horse Heaven Hills
Vineyard: McKinley Springs
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2024
ABV: 14%
Color: Pale straw, clear appearance
Body: Crisp, bright, balanced
Texture: Crisp and juicy, gentle first sip, refreshing
Aromas: Apple, peach, apricot, lemon, lemongrass, orange blossom, honeysuckle, wet stone, mineral concentration
Palate: Dry, lemon, nectarine
Finish: Medium, persistent
Pairings: Delicate fish, chicken pesto pasta, mild cheeses (especially goat cheese)
A crisp, bright, and balanced Sauvignon Blanc from McKinley Springs in Horse Heaven Hills. This 2024 vintage pours a beautiful pale straw with a clear appearance. The nose is lively and complex, featuring apple, peach, apricot, and citrus notes, accented by orange blossom and honeysuckle, with a subtle mineral backbone. The palate is dry and layered, offering flavors of lemon and nectarine that lead to a wonderfully persistent medium finish. Its bright acidity and complex fruit profile make it a versatile companion for delicate fish, chicken pesto pasta, or mild cheeses like goat cheese.
2024 White Blend
Region: Horse Heaven Hills
Varietal: White Blend
Vintage: 2024
ABV: 14%
Color: Bright, pale straw
Body: Light-bodied
Aromas: Caramel, apple, honeysuckle, lavender
Palate: Dry, bubblegum, sea salt caramel, lemon, nectarine
Acidity: Low to medium
Texture: Smooth
Finish: Short to medium, perfectly balanced
Pairings: Mushroom chicken, Pollo con Crema
A bright and refreshing white blend from Horse Heaven Hills, the 2024 vintage shines with a pale straw color and a light-bodied, smooth texture. Aromas of caramel, apple, honeysuckle, and lavender greet the nose, while the dry palate delivers playful flavors of bubblegum, sea salt caramel, lemon, and nectarine. With low to medium acidity and a perfectly balanced, short-to-medium finish, this wine is a crowd-pleaser especially alongside mushroom chicken or your favorite poultry dishes.
2024 Rosé
Region: Horse Heaven Hills
Vineyard: Water From Wine
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2024
ABV: 13%
Color: Pale pink/rosé
Body: Medium
Texture: Starts crisp and juicy, evolves into creamy, silky plush mouthfeel
Aromas: Apricot, pineapple, cranberry, lavender, honeysuckle, wet stone and honey
Palate:Dry, strawberry, black cherry, nectarine, dark chocolate, honey notes, smoky tobacco edge
Finish: Medium length, hint of honeycomb and herbs
Pairings: Salmon salad, hot honey flatbread, prosciutto
A vibrant, medium-bodied rosé with a pale pink hue, Desert Moon’s 2024 vintage is all about fresh fruit and floral charm. Crisp and juicy at first sip, it evolves into a creamy, plush mouthfeel. Aromas of apricot, pineapple, and cranberry mingle with lavender and honeysuckle, while the palate delivers dry notes of strawberry, black cherry, nectarine, and dark chocolate, finished with hints of honeycomb and herbs. Perfect for pairing with salmon salad, hot honey flatbread, or prosciutto, this rosé brings a touch of sunshine to any occasion.
2022 Red Blend
Region: Horse Heaven Hills
Vineyard: McKinley Springs & Alexandra Nicole Cellars
Varietal: Red Blend
Vintage: 2022
ABV: 17%
Color: Vibrant ruby, thick, concentrated appearance
Body: Full-bodied, robust structure
Aromas: Blackberry, earthy “morning after rain” on graphite soil, vanilla, smoke, chocolate, cherry
Palate: Dry, full-bodied, bold, assertive tannins
Texture: Smooth, silky, green pepper, plush fruit
Finish: Medium-to-long, lingering
Pairings: Bolognese, roasted lamb
A vibrant ruby Red Blend from Horse Heaven Hills, the 2022 vintage showcases a thick, concentrated appearance that hints at its robust structure. The bouquet is immediately intriguing and layered classic blackberry fruit is met with evocative earthiness, reminiscent of “morning after rain” on graphite soil. Warm spice notes of vanilla and a hint of smoke mingle with the freshness of chocolate and cherry. The palate is dry and full-bodied, with bold, assertive tannins balanced by a beautifully smooth, silky texture. A striking green pepper element adds complexity to the plush fruit, creating an intriguing profile. The lingering, medium-to-long finish is perfectly balanced, making this wine an ideal companion for rich pairings like Bolognese or roasted lamb.
2023 Merlot
Region: Horse Heaven Hills
Vineyard: Alexandra Nicole & Mckinley Springs
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2023
ABV: 14%
Color: Deep ruby
Body: Medium, thick viscosity
Aromas: Cardamom, mesquite, burnt orange, honey, pomegranate, hibiscus
Palate: Dry, balanced, intensely juicy, sun-ripened strawberry, grape compote, black cherry, strawberry, dark chocolate, subtle eucalyptus
Tannins: Pleasantly grippy, structured
Finish: Lengthy, sea salt caramel, anise
Pairings: Smoked brisket, carrot cake
This Merlot from Horse Heaven Hills pours a deep ruby and offers a medium, viscous body. The nose is complex and inviting, with notes of cardamom, mesquite, burnt orange, honey, pomegranate, and hibiscus. On the palate, it’s dry, balanced, and intensely juicy, featuring sun-ripened strawberry, grape compote, black cherry, strawberry, dark chocolate, and a subtle touch of eucalyptus. Pleasantly grippy, structured tannins lead to a lengthy finish of sea salt caramel and anise. This versatile red pairs beautifully with smoked brisket or carrot cake.
2022 Syrah
Region: Horse Heaven Hills
Vineyard: Alexandra Nicole & Mckinley Springs
Varietal: 100% Syrah
Vintage: 2022
ABV: 14%
Color: Ruby, thick legs with a lively sparkle
Body: Full-bodied, polished to grippy structure
Aromas: Deep dark fruit: Blackberry, Fig, bright highlights: Granny Smith Apple, Blood Orange, Floral/Herbal: Lavender, Sage, Spice/Wild: Mesquite Honey BBQ
Palate: Dry, medium acidity, full-bodied with polished, grippy tannins, minerally, juicy texture, notes of Black Cherry, Sea Salt Caramel, Chocolate
Finish: Medium length, intriguing and balanced
Pairings: BBQ Chicken, Pot Roast, Sea Salt Caramel Chocolate
A 100% Syrah from the esteemed McKinley Springs Vineyards in Horse Heaven Hills, this 2022 vintage presents a vibrant ruby color and a thick, concentrated appearance. The nose is exceptionally layered and intriguing, leading with deep dark fruit notes of blackberry and fig, contrasted by the unexpected freshness of Granny Smith apple and blood orange. Elements of lavender and sage mingle with a unique hint of mesquite honey, evoking a savory BBQ aromatic profile. On the palate, the wine is dry and full-bodied, transitioning from a polished entry to a grippy, structured finish.
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Horse Heaven Hills
Vineyard: Water From Wine
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2020
ABV: 14%
Color: Intense, opaque inky purple
Body: Bold, full-bodied, chewy texture, medium legs
Acidity: Medium
Tannins: Firm, gripping; strong aging potential
Aromas & Flavors: Black cherry, blackberry, sweet fig, warm clove, cinnamon, tobacco leaf, earth, dark chocolate, eucalyptus, smoky refined tobacco
Texture: Chewy tannins, silky/plush mid-palate, balanced power
Finish: Long, powerful, with dark fruit and spice
Pairings: Ribeye steak, herb-crusted roast, BBQ ribs
The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon from Horse Heaven Hills, sourced from Sandpiper Farms, is a wine of remarkable depth and character. Its intense, opaque inky purple color signals the concentration and richness within. On the nose, the wine opens with a cascade of dark fruit black cherry, blackberry, and sweet fig interwoven with layers of warm spice, including clove and cinnamon, and the earthy undertones of tobacco leaf and forest floor. As the wine breathes, subtle notes of dark chocolate and eucalyptus emerge, complemented by a refined smokiness from well-integrated oak. The palate is bold and full-bodied, with a chewy texture and medium legs that speak to its structure and density. Medium acidity provides lift and freshness, while the tannins are firm and gripping, promising excellent aging potential.