Hi Berserkers!
WHERE WE STAND TODAY . . .
In light of the current national climate and uncertainty facing many communities, Baer Winery stands in support of Washington’s vineyard workers and the families who depend on this industry. Winemaking in our state is built on the skill, dedication, and hard work of professional vineyard teams—many of whom are immigrants and multi-generational stewards of the land—and we respect and value their essential role in our shared success.
Small wine businesses are facing real and growing challenges. While we understand the frustration many feel with larger systems, we have chosen to move forward with participating in BerserkerDay— once-a-year, one-day sale—in order to support the continued viability of our winery and the livelihoods connected to it.
NO ICE IN OUR WINE
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Baer Winery was founded in 2000 in Woodinville, Washington, with one clear goal: to hand-craft age-worthy, Bordeaux-inspired red wines from exceptional Washington vineyard sites. Today, our flagship wines are sourced exclusively from Stillwater Creek Vineyard in the Royal Slope AVA of the Columbia Valley—a site we’ve worked with for many years and one that consistently delivers balance, structure, and longevity, staying true to the Baer house style.
Over the past 25 years, Baer wines have earned consistent acclaim, including Wine Enthusiast Editor’s Choice and Cellar Selection, Northwest Wine Report Critics Choice and Cellar Stocker, and twice being named to the Wine Spectator Top 100.
You’ll find Baer on the tables of fine restaurants and curated wine shops across the U.S. and Canada—but just as often, these wines are being opened at home by longtime fans and new Berserkers alike. They’re built to age, yet generous and expressive right out of the gate.
With more than 1,680 CellarTracker reviews averaging north of 90 points, the track record speaks for itself. And now that Dry January is in the rearview mirror, BerserkerDay is the perfect time to stock the cellar (and maybe open one tonight).
This year, we’re digging deep into the library with a mix of verticals, samplers, and sharply priced case deals—something for those just discovering Baer and for longtime fans looking to reload.
Star Merlot Vertical — 2016 / 2017 / 2018 (3-Pack)
One bottle each of the 2016, 2017, and 2018 Star Merlot, offering a great look at how vintage conditions shape this cornerstone Baer wine.
The 2016 vintage, from a warm and even growing season, shows generous black cherry, plum, and cocoa with a broad, polished palate. 2017 brings more aromatic lift and freshness, with red currant, graphite, and savory herbal notes layered over firm structure. 2018, a near-ideal vintage, combines ripe fruit concentration with excellent natural acidity, resulting in the most balanced and age-worthy wine of the three.
Élevage is approximately 22 months in French oak (about 50–60% new), lending subtle spice and texture without overwhelming the fruit. These wines are expressive now, with plenty of runway ahead.
ABV: ~14.5%
Regular Price: $150
BD17 Price: $79
Ursa Flagship Sampler — 6-Pack
(2 bottles each of 2018, 2019, 2020 Ursa – Cabernet Franc / Merlot)
Ursa is Baer’s flagship blend and a benchmark expression of Cabernet Franc and Merlot from Stillwater Creek Vineyard.
2018 is plush and balanced, with dark cherry, cassis, and tobacco framed by fine-grained tannins. 2019 brings added depth and structure, showing black fruit, espresso, and savory herbal complexity with strong cellar potential. 2020, from a warmer year, is the most immediately expressive, offering ripe blackberry, mocha, and spice with a round, generous mouthfeel.
All three vintages were aged approximately 22–24 months in French oak (about 55% new), emphasizing structure and longevity while preserving freshness.
ABV: ~14.6%
Regular Price: $360
BD17 Price: $169
Intro to Baer Reds — 6-Pack
One bottle each of: 2021 Cabernet Franc, Star Merlot, Ursa Red Wine, Arctos Cabernet Sauvignon, Callisto Red Blend, and Malbec.
This sampler is designed as a broad introduction to the Baer lineup, showcasing both single-varietal wines and blends. Across the set, expect dark fruit, savory complexity, and the structured yet food-friendly style Baer is known for. The 2021 Cabernet Franc leans aromatic and fresh, Arctos Cabernet Sauvignon delivers depth and firm structure, while Callisto and Ursa highlight Baer’s blending finesse. The Malbec adds a plush, fruit-forward counterpoint.
Élevage across the lineup generally ranges from 18–24 months in French oak, depending on the wine.
ABV: ~14.3–14.8%
Regular Price: $420
BD17 Price: $179
Library Case Specials (12 Bottles Each)
2014 Ursa — Case Special
From a cooler, more classic vintage, the 2014 Ursa emphasizes elegance and savory complexity. Notes of dark red fruit, graphite, dried herbs, and subtle earth lead into a resolved, graceful palate. Fully mature and drinking beautifully now.
Élevage: ~24 months French oak
ABV: ~14.2%
Regular Price: $720 / case
BD17 Price: $199 / case
2016 Star Merlot — Case Special
A standout from a warm, consistent growing season, the 2016 Star Merlot delivers plush black cherry, mocha, and baking spice with a velvety texture and impressive length. Still showing excellent freshness and structure.
Élevage: ~22 months French oak
ABV: ~14.5%
Regular Price: $720 / case
BD17 Price: $199 / case
2016 Arctos Cabernet Sauvignon — Case Special
Arctos is Baer’s most powerful wine, and the 2016 offers concentration without heaviness. Cassis, dark chocolate, and cedar lead into a structured, age-worthy palate with firm tannins and excellent balance.
Élevage: ~24 months French oak
ABV: ~14.7%
Regular Price: $780 / case
BD17 Price: $199 / case
Shipping & Logistics
Flat-rate shipping $20 — even on multiple orders.
Orders ship UPS Ground starting mid-February or as weather permits.
If you’d like a specific ship date, please include it in your order notes.
Cannot ship to: UT, ND, SD, NH, DE, MS, RI
Shipping available with special rates: HI, AK