Information on our previous (no longer available) releases will always be available in our library page, including notes on how these older wines are maturing.

If you're interested in our future plans (plantings, etc.) please see our Possible future wines page.

Müller Thurgau 2008           $15.00
We maintain a half-acre of grapes originally planted in 1980 by our neighbor Bainbridge Island Vineyards & Winery. From this block we are producing delicate floral wine in a clean (un-oaked) dry (swiss) style.

Tasting notes: This is a German cool climate wine, which are typically light, fruity, and lower in alcohol. Perennial Vintners wine is made in a dry style, with crisp acidity and overtones of peaches, apricots and pineapple. It was fermented entirely in stainless steel, and aged partially in neutral barrels to enhance complexity. An outstanding wine for matching with seafood.

Details: 48 cases produced; released 13-Feb-2010

Madeleine Angevine 2009           $18.00
As of 2007 we have been working with a previously neglected block of Madeleine Angevine grapes at our neighbors (BIVW). With a great deal of "TLC" (meaning a lot of Mike's time!), we have managed to restore these vines to good health. We make it as a lovely dry white wine with clean floral notes.

Tasting notes: This is a French cool climate wine, which are light, fruity, and lower in alcohol. We refer to this as our feminine wine (the Müller Thurgau being masculine) which is wonderful as a sipping wine. With delicate floral scents in the nose and a light touch on the tongue that you're sure to enjoy.

Details: only 22 cases produced; released Nov-2009

Melon de Bourgogne 2008     nearly sold out, limit 2 btls per customer      $28.00
In 2004, Perennial Vintners took a huge gamble by planting the first Melon de Bourgogne grape vineyard in WA state. We felt that the growing area of this grape in France (near Nantes) was sufficiently similar to the cool climate Puget Sound AVA that it would do well here. From the 2008 harvest we have finally released the first wine proving our gamble was worthwhile.
Awarded Bronze medal by NW Wine Summit Apr-2010.

Tasting notes: This is a French cool climate wine, done "sur lies" meaning the wine is left on the fermentation lees for an extended amount of time. Like all cool climate wines, it is crisp and citrusy, and is lower in alcohol. Ours is made in a dry style, all stainless steel (no oak) for a clean fresh fruit nose and bright on the tongue. Throughout Europe this wine (known as Muscadet) is renowned as the wine for matching with seafood.

Details: 42 cases produced; released Oct-2009

Ichigo Strawberry Dessert Wine (2010)
Due to the poor growing season in the Puget Sound area, strawberries were not available from the Suyematsu Farm in 2010. We regret that we were unable to make an Ichigo wine this year.

Frambelle Raspberry Dessert Wine (2009)          $19.00
When we took the plunge to try our hand at making our first port-style wine (Ichigo), we really dove in, and also made a raspberry liqueur. Made from 100% Bainbridge Island raspberries and grape neutral spirits, this is a fine after-dinner digestif. You'll immediately be looking for the dark chocolate bar to go with it!
Awarded Silver medal by NW Wine Summit Apr-2010.

Tasting notes: You're greeted with stunning fresh raspberry aromas, and on the tongue a touch of sweetness with just enough acid to keep it fresh and brisk. This wine is 19% alcohol, so be sure to sip it lightly to enjoy it to the fullest.

Although it may sound sacrilegious, this wine can also be layered carefully into a narrow cordial glass with a Limoncello. If poured gently, the two liquers will each maintain their own level for seperate red and yellow layers -- delicious and stunning (It's not quite this easy, but almost; see our recipes page for details.)

Details: 80 cases produced (500mL bottles only); releaseed 13-Feb-2010