WeatherEye Vineyards Hillfighter White
WHY WE LOVE IT
- WeatherEye Hillfighter White is a limited-production white wine from Washington’s Red Mountain AVA, which is renowned for its high-altitude, steep-slope viticulture.
- This wine serves as an accessible, slightly more approachable introduction to the intense, terroir-driven wines produced by WeatherEye.
- It features a unique estate-grown blend that varies each year.
- Produced by winemaker Todd Alexander and vineyard manager Ryan Johnson.
- Drink now or hold for up to 8 years.
Varietals: 100% Roussanne
Elaboration: Produced entirely without pressing and refined for 15 months in amphora and neutral oak.
Tasting Notes: Wickedly fresh and vividly pure, it opens with dried apricot and pear, finishing with raw almond richness, full-bodied texture, and medium-plus acidity.
PRESS
2020 – 91 Jeb Dunnuck
2021 – 92 James Suckling | 92 Vinous | 93 Owen Bargreen
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
WeatherEye Vineyards is a renowned high-altitude wine estate on Red Mountain in Washington, founded in 2004 by Cameron Myhrvold and managed by Ryan Johnson. Known for its innovative growing practices in a challenging environment, the vineyard produces exceptional small-batch wines, particularly Rhône and Spanish varietals, as well as distinctive white wines celebrated for their minerality and acidity. In 2022, it was recognized as the Northwest Winery of the Year, reflecting its commitment to quality and boundary-pushing winemaking.