Reininger Winery l Whitman Cellars l Kestrel Vintners
REININGER Winery, located in the heart of the Walla Walla Valley, specializes in crafting elegant and finely structured red wines from hand-harvested, ultra premium grapes. From their first release in 1997, Reininger wines have possessed a unique quality derived from the winemaker's awareness of and passion for the natural elements that make great wines. Chuck Reininger's goal is to capture and enhance the essence of each vintage by exposing its terroir - that is, the physical and non-physical elements of the vineyard habitat. The true concept of the meaning is not easily grasped by most. The French define it as the vine, the subsoil, siting, drainage, microclimate as well as the spiritual aspects of the vineyard's history. Chuck feels that you must always be aware of these factors when making wine. "Wine is a reflection of everything that's happened to the grapes, a time capsule, I enjoy bringing out the flavors locked in the grapes and making them shine."
Reininger Winery sources fruit from a number of outstanding Walla Walla vineyards, including Pepper Bridge, Seven Hills Vineyard and Spring Valley. Each vineyard produces fruit with a slightly different character, allowing Chuck to blend fruit to achieve the complexity and nuances he seeks in his wines.
"The wines are good, really good. They break through our jaded palates with great fruit flavors, just the right amount of oak, and they're priced right." -Pike and Western Wine Shop, Seattle, WA
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Winery Recognition
REININGER named Top 100 "Wineries of the Year" (Artisan Category), Wine & Spirits Magazine Buying Guide, Special Issue Winter 2005 and 2006.Visit their website: www.reiningerwinery.com
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