I make wines. I like rocks. Washington State rocks!
Entiat Wines is a journey through Washington’s uncharted territories.
Hello, Berserkers!
My name is Dane Iussig and I am the winemaker and owner of Entiat Wines (pron: in’-ee-aht). We are an extremely small-scale project located in Northern Washington State. Our focus is on lands still in the discovery stage, such as the newly designated Rocky Reach AVA, Lake Chelan, the northernmost portions of the Columbia Valley, and undesignated sites that can only be labeled as Washington State.
I learned about BerserkerDay from Erica Orr and checked out your incredible forum. I think Entiat is a perfect fit for such a supportive wine community!
I have four offers for you to explore. Pick one, pick ‘em all. All packages are 20% off and include free shipping. The discount will automatically apply when you add an offer to your cart. No offer codes needed. I can ship everywhere except DE, MS, ND, NH, RI, SD, and UT.
Offer 1: The Lewis & Clark (3-pack @ $63.20)
The Lewis & Clark Expedition is the most famous expedition in America, unless you count that one time we ran out of toilet paper during the pandemic. 
This offer explores the Double D Vineyard in the newly designated Rocky Reach AVA, a narrow sliver of land between the foothills of the Cascades and the Columbia Plateau, just north of Wenatchee. Includes 1 bottle each of:
- 2019 Syrah Double D Vineyard (Columbia Valley) – Mint, vanilla bean, cocoa. Firm and friendly.
- 2020 Syrah Double D Vineyard – Baked berries, lavender, pepper. Striking and silky
- 2021 Mourvèdre Rosé Double D Vineyard – Strawberry, watermelon, rhubarb. Yum.
Regular Price: $79 + Shipping
BerserkerDay Offer: $63.20 including shipping
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(Discount automatically applies at checkout.)
Offer 2: The Marco Polo (4-pack @ $84.80 - Limited to 24)
Most people think Walter White coined the phrase “Say. My. Name.” I disagree. I think it was Marco Polo. This 4-pack is some of my favorites that are drinking well right now. The Cordilleran Sauv Blanc is named after the ice sheet that clawed its way through the area. Includes one bottle each of:
- 2020 Syrah Double D Vineyard
- 2021 Lake Chelan Pinot Noir – Ocean meets forest meets morels. (I know, right?)
- 2021 Lake Chelan Chardonnay – Extended aging on the lees, balanced by oyster shell minerality
- 2021 Cordilleran Sauvignon Blanc Washington State – Honeysuckle and bright citrus. It speaks of place.
Regular Price: $106 + Shipping
BerserkerDay Offer: $84.80 including shipping
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Offer 3: The Neil Armstrong (6-pack @ $127.20)
Neil Armstrong explored one of the biggest rocks of all time. This 6-pack is a nod to Neil and the rest of the Apollo 11 primary and backup crew (Aldrin, Collins, Lovell, Anders, and Haise Jr.). Explore this six-pack of current releases.
- 2021 Lake Chelan Pinot Noir
- 2021 Lake Chelan Chardonnay
- 2019 Syrah Double D Vineyard (Columbia Valley)
- 2020 Syrah Double D Vineyard
- 2021 Mourvèdre Rosé Columbia Valley
- 2021 Spectre Bloc Lake Chelan Red Blend - Brambly fruits, plush and structured. MI6 would approve.
Regular Price: $159 + Shipping
BerserkerDay Offer: $127.20 including shipping
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Offer 4: The John Cabot (6-pack @ $124 - Limited to 24)
In 1847, John Cabot discovered Newfoundland. He’s also a longtime Berserker in NorCal! This six-pack includes a lovely 2022 Sauvignon Blanc that I’m just about to bottle.
- 2021 Lake Chelan Pinot Noir
- 2019 Syrah Double D Vineyard
- 2020 Syrah Double D Vineyard
- 2021 Cordilleran Sauvignon Blanc Washington State
- 2022 Cordilleran Sauvignon Blanc Washington State
- 2021 Mourvèdre Rosé Columbia Valley
Regular Price: $155 + Shipping
BerserkerDay Offer: $124 including shipping
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(Discount automatically applies at checkout.)
Note: The John Cabot will ship in March.
Shipping
All packages include free ground shipping via UPS. Shipping will begin in early February, weather permitting.
I can ship everywhere except DE, MS, ND, NH, RI, SD, and UT. Please contact me if you are in AK or HI.
Questions?
If you have any questions about my wines, my story, or you just want to talk about rocks, just comment on this thread. I’ll be checking in throughout the day. You can also call me at 360 510 9052 or send an email to info@entiatwines.com.
I am so stoked to get these wines into your hands. If you’d like, you can read more below about Entiat and our wines. And my obsession with rocks.
About Entiat Wines
The Entiat name appears in several places in Washington. Entiat is town just south of Lake Chelan, a river, a mountain range, and the ancestral lands of the Native American tribe from which name is derived. For me, Entiat is a sense of place where the Columbia River divides the eastern edge of the Cascades Mountains and the Columbia Plateau.
2019 Syrah Double D Vineyard (Columbia Valley). Fermented in stainless steel alfalfa bins; one with all whole berries and the other with 50% whole cluster. Aromatics of orange blossom and leaves. Blackberry skin and mint tea on the mid palate. Nettles, mint, orange marmalade, vanilla bean, cocoa. 15.3% abv, 143 cases.
2020 Syrah Double D Vineyard. Destemmed whole berries were fermented in an open-top stainless steel bin, then gently pressed into French oak barrels to mature. Perfumed nose of ripe baked berry fruits, violets, lavender, and peppery herbs which carry this medium-bodied, silky balanced Syrah. Ageworthy. 13.9% abv, 94 cases.
2021 Rose’ of Mourvedre Double D Vineyard. Hand harvested and foot crushed to extract color and texture, this Rose’ was dry fermented, cool and slow, to preserve freshness and aromatics. Notes of hibiscus, loose tea leaves, and leather on the nose. Opulent on the palate with flavors of strawberries, watermelon rind, and rhubarb carrying through to a long bright finish. 11.3% abv, 98 cases.
2021 Lake Chelan Pinot Noir. Refreshing raspberry leaf, dried strawberry, pomegranate, mineral with spices of black pepper, an ocean meets forest meets morel mushroom and umami. Washington State Pinot Noir, say what? 13.2% abv, 42 cases.
2021 Lake Chelan Chardonnay. Whole cluster, barrel fermented and allowed to finish malolactic, but in neutral French barrels. Extended aging on the lees in stainless steel drums. Notes of honeyed pear and apricot, followed by a melange of citrus, cashew, and roasted hazelnut. Rich and round, balanced by oyster shell minerality. 13.9% abv, 67 cases.
2021 Cordilleran Sauvignon Blanc Washington State. Layered with honeysuckle, fresh tarragon, musky flowers with slight undertones on flint and salinity on the nose. Medium body. Mouth-watering acidity with honeycomb texture drives home the flavors of creme brulee, bright citrus, and white flowers. 12.6% abv, 98 cases.
2022 Cordilleran Sauvignon Blanc Washington State. ~12.5% abv, 199 cases.
2021 Spectre Bloc Lake Chelan Red Blend. Brambly fruits, fig, tobacco, and caramel with notes of savory black pepper, and dried sage. The beauty of this unique blend brings forth a balance on the palate while pairing with a variety of dishes. The plush yet structured mouthfeel ensures an elegant and balanced wine that will age gracefully overtime. 14% abv, 142 cases.
The granite. The soil types. The Cordilleran Ice Sheet. The area in and around the new Rocky Reach AVA is geologically very interesting. We have giant swaths of ice age flood deposits consisting of granite cobbles on and below the topsoil. Seeing this type of land instantly made me interested in producing Syrah, as well as other varieties that like to show their soils from which they are grown. The cobbles provide radiant heat to the vines and usher water down to the roots. In my view, the area is a compelling part of the state to make wine.
I am also drawn to the climate. Around here, spring generally comes a week to two weeks later, which pushes back the growing season. We have slightly lower temperatures, which helps the fruit develop at a lower Brix than the hotter areas of the state. This leads to flavorful wines with balanced alcohols.
Remember, the discount automatically applies at checkout. No offer codes needed.
