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At Perennial Vintners we are proud to announce our first commercial release -- our vintage 2005 Müller Thurgau! It is now available at the winery ($14.00). [Note: sold out Fall 2007] We anticipate placing it at local fine wine purveyors; shops and at restaurants on Bainbridge and in Seattle.

Our family hand maintains a half acre block of vines originally planted in 1981 by our neighbors at Bainbridge Island Vineyard & Winery. From this block we've harvested 1+ tons of grapes, yielding 68 cases of wine.

The vineyard being in the Puget Sound American Viticultural Area (AVA) means we get all the benefits of the maritime-influenced cool climate growing area as well as the extended length days of our more northerly latitude. What all this leads to is the most fragrant and aromatic wines imaginable...

We brought in the 2005 harvest with excellent numbers and clean bright flavors. It is a completely dry white wine, and is an excellent accompaniment to most fish and other seafoods; it especially shines with Mike's specialty Dill-Caper Chicken. This wine was not intended to be aged -- please enjoy it young, while its fresh fruit aromatics are at their peak.

Click here for a brief history if the Müller Thurgau winegrape

Our label is a commissioned artwork. Please visit our page with more information about Dianne Gardner of Port Orchard and her work, including a photo of her daughter, who is the model for the lovely lady in the image.