In our family, puns are truly serious fun. The challenge, if you're up for it, is to have an entire conversation in puns. The first one to run out of clever puns loses! Our Pun is a Columbia Valley red blend - 45% Cab Sauv., 33% Malbec, and 22% Merlot

Aged for 18 months in 78% neutral French oak and 22% new French oak.

Sourced from 

• - Sugarloaf Vineyard, Yakima Valley
• - J&S Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley
• - Quintessence Vineyard, Red Mountain

Jesters were known as the Fools and had to be clever to keep their heads. But remember, "fool" is also a verb - to "trick". A facade of foolishness can be a clever ploy. Is there a clever trick at work here? This 100% Cab Franc presents itself directly to you, not in the background of a supporting role. (Then again, check out the initials of Clever Fool and Cabernet Franc. A clever ploy.)

100% Cab Franc Aged in 62% neutral French Oak and 38% new French oak for 18 months.

Sourced from:

-Elephant Mountain Vineyard, Yakima Valley

-Eritage Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley

Jesters were often the ones who heard the most secret truths of the king.  Friends and advisors are one thing.  But the word “confidante” inspires a sense of powerfulness, cloaked in darkness, and a mysterious air.  Step into the inner circle and say hello to The Confidante.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon, Aged in 48% new French Oak and 52% neutral French Oak for 38 months. .

Sourced from:

- Quintessence Vineyard, Red Mountain

- Heart of the Hills Vineyard, Red Mountain

By pretending to be a bit, well, mad, a jester could tell truth to power with even greater impunity. Perhaps we all need to go a little mad sometimes. The Madman is a Columbia Valley red blend - 50% Syrah/34% Cabernet Franc/16% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Aged 100% neutral French oak for 22 months.

Sourced from:

• -Elephant Mountain, Yakima Valley
• -Eritage, Walla Walla Valley
• -Heart of the Hill, Red Mountain

Miscreant Affirmation #03: "Bold" is our second favorite 4 letter word.

89% Cab Sauv, 11% Merlot

Aged for 18 months in 33% neutral French oak and 67% new French Oak.

Sourced from:

• - Sugarloaf Vineyard, Yakima Valley
• - Kiona Vineyard, Red Mountain 

Long ago, a “Droll” was a jester or entertainer. Today, to be “Droll” is to be amusing in a surprising or unexpected way. That description fits this expectation-defying Zin perfectly! (And no, the word “Droll” has no relationship to the word “drool.” Be warned, though. You may find yourself drooling over this Droll!)     

100% Zinfandel Aged for 26 Months in 24% New French Oak.

Sourced from Les Collines Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley

Repartée is a subtle and sophisticated form of wit involving quick, snappy comebacks. Why name our Gamay Noir, a subtle and sophisticated wine, Repartée?

• -We love all forms of wit and wine.
• -It’s French.
• -It rhymes with Gamay.

We firmly believe “it’s better to be a witty fool than a foolish wit.”        

100% Gamay Noir Aged for 19 Months in 100% Neutral French Oak Puncheons.

Sourced from Carousel Vineyard, Yakima Valley

We love words and language. As TruthTellers to kings, jesters relied on clever witty words and phrases to speak their truths. Here's our latest favorite: A "retort" is a quick and wittily incisive answer to a remark. So, when folks remark "Petit Verdot is really just a blending wine," we say "this is our Retort!" 

Aged in 71% neutral French Oak and 29% new French oak for 18 months.

Sourced from:

• -Elephant Mountain Vineyard, Yakima Valley
• -Frazier Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley

You might think “cynic” sounds negative and distrustful, but the original Greek philosophy calls for a rejection of false values and a life lived in harmony with nature. A love of humanity was believed to call for truth and some degree of impudence, rejecting social norms. Sounds like someone we know!

95% Syrah, 5% Viognier, aged in neutral French Oak for 26 months.

Sourced from:

-Les Collines Vineyard, Block 50,  Walla Walla Valley

Imps are creatures of mythology and folklore. They love mischief and pranks and are known for their entertaining practical jokes. Some imps are magically bound to objects, most famously to bottles! When released from the object, they often take bodily form and start their free-spirited mischief. Sounds just right for this lovely light and fun-loving wine! What do you say? Shall we release this Imp and see what happens next?      

100% Pinot Noir, Aged for 19 months in 33% neutral French oak and 67% new French oak

Sourced from Breezy Slope Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley

Miscreant Affirmation: #32 Aim to amaze. Leave 'em gobsmack'd. 

39% Syrah, 27% Grenache, 34% Mourvedre

Aged for 19 months in 73% neutral French oak and 27% new French oak

Sourced from 

• - Sugarloaf Vineyard, Yakima Valley
• - Les Collines Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley

Miscreant Affirmation #25: Always intend your puns!

88% Malbec, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Aged for 19 months in 100% neutral French oak.

Sourced from:

• - J&S Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley
• - Oasis Vineyard, Yakima Valley

Miscreant Affirmation #09: Better to be a right bastard than a wrong one.

78% Merlot, 22% Cab Sauv

Aged for 19 months in 67% neutral French oak, 33% new French oak

Sourced from:

• - Eritage Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley
• - Heart of the Hills, Red Mountain
• - Sugarloaf Vineyard, Yakima Valley

Light-hearted, but purposeful. A little Frolic is good for the soul. Our best family gathering memories are of those unplanned, but wonderfully silly, joyful moments. Our Frolic is a lovely summer sip as well as a meaningful balance to winter's holiday meals. Choose your own purpose.

100% Viognier fermented in 70% stainless steel tank and 30% Neutral French Oak.

Sourced from:

-Sugarloaf Vineyard, Yakima Valley

-Carousel Vineyard, Yakima Valley

Miscreant Affirmation #18: Release your inner scamp.

100%  Pinot Gris

-Sourced from Oasis Vineyard, Yakima Valley

Unlike “over the top” and obvious slapstick humor, dry humor is a form that is considered unexpected – it sneaks up on you and surprises you with the contradiction between what is said and how it is said.  A perfect name for this Riesling!  Expect Rieslings to be sweet? Dry Humor offers provocative fruit flavors on the palate but is also quite dry.  See what we did there?  Surprise!

100% Riesling fermented in 100% stainless steel tank.

Sourced from Stone Ridge Vineyard, Royal Slope

A “quip” is one of the three principle forms of “wit,” which is considered the intelligent form of humor.  Specifically, a quip is a smart, sarcastic turn of phrase or jest.  Always smart and always a little sassy. Describes this rosé perfectly.  Come on, get your sass on!

100% Rosé of Mourvedre

Sourced from:

-Sugarloaf Vineyard, Yakima Valley

Miscreant Affirmation #11: Indulge a little. Live a lot. Drink great wine.

100%  Albariño

-Sourced from JMST Vineyard