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Sip & Celebrate Washington Wines this March!

Celebrate Washington’s incredible breadth of wines at Ray’s this March during Taste WA Wine Month! We’re featuring special cellar selection glass pours and Washington selections by the bottle.

Raise a glass of WA wine at Seattle’s best seafood restaurant. Cheers!

Cellar Selections by the Glass
3oz & 6oz pours

Woodward Canyon Chardonnay
WA 2023
aromas of white floral, crushed apple, seashell, and pear marry perfectly with understated oak creating subtle spice and vanilla notes 

Figgins Estate Red
Walla Walla Valley, WA 2018 
Cabernet Sauvignon with some Merlot and Petite Verdot. Explosive nose of candied cherries, blueberries and pencil shavings. The palate has layers and layers of plum and dried figs 

Selections by the Bottle

 Gorgiste ‘Ray’s 50th’ Rosé

Columbia Gorge, WA 2022

This Gamay Noir Rosé from the Rainmaker Vineyard in the Columbia Gorge AVA is a delightful and playful expression of the varietal. On the nose, the wine exhibits subtle mineral undertones intertwined with vibrant red fruit aromas. On the palate, it is light to medium body, with bright acidity that brings a refreshing crispness to each sip.

Delille ‘Chaleur Estate’ Blanc

Columbia Valley, WA 2022

blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. classic Sauvignon Blanc notes of gooseberry lead on the nose, followed by green apple, apricot and white flowers.  The palate has flavors of lemon brioche and peach-infused mascarpone, buttressed with flinty, mineral qualities.

Gorman Chardonnay

Columbia Valley, WA 2023

100% barrel fermented in French oak.  25% of the barrels are new. This is an expressive offering of chardonnay, with notes of marzipan, barrel spice and herb. Rich, full-bodied, textured flavors follow

Delille Cellars ‘Sagemoor Vineyard’ Riesling

Columbia Valley, WA 2022

Bosc pear, lychee, Meyer lemon and wet stone are showcased initially on the nose.  A touch of residual sugar is just enough to balance out the bustling acidity and create a more full-bodied mouthfeel, full of honeysuckle, dried apricot and jasmine.  There is a freshness and liveliness to this wine that makes it very easy to enjoy on its own but will pair easily with a variety of seafood dishes.

Beautiful Figgins Estate Vineyard in Walla Walla pictured above.

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Taste Washington Wine Month at Ray’s March 1-31!

To celebrate Taste Washington Wine Month this March, our Wine Director Chip Croteau has created a special Washington wine list that will be available March 1-31 in our first-floor Boathouse.

Chip and his team have hand-selected a variety of exceptional Washington wines from some of the most talented winemakers in our great state. Enjoy these wines by the glass or bottle all month long! Reserve online at rays.com.

Washington wines available by the glass or bottle include:

Avennia ‘Oliane’ Sauvignon Blanc Yakima Valley, WA 2017 16 gls / 62 btl

Sourced from top vineyard sites Boushey and Red Willow, discover aromas of white grapefruit, nectarine, lemon pith, straw, mineral, and herb. Sleek and puckering flavors with a steely spine of acidity that keeps the interest high.

àMaurice ‘Sparrow’ Estate Viognier Walla Walla, WA 2016 19 gls / 75 btl

Exclusively from their estate vineyard site, this stunning wine features aromatic notes of freshly cut flowers, peach, creamsicle, pear, and tangerine. It’s textured in feel with abundant stone fruit and vanilla flavors that lead to a tart, apricot filled finish that lingers.

Two Vintners Grenache Columbia Valley, WA 2016 15 gls / 55 btl

From Olsen and Boushey vineyards this lightly colored Grenache offers nuanced plum, fresh herb, orange peel, smoked meat, and white pepper.  Juicy, rich, and floral.

Two Vintners Syrah ”Some Days Are Stones’ 2015, Walla Walla, WA 18 gls / 68 btl

From Walla Walla’s famous Rocks District, intense aromatics of blueberry and plum are followed by smoked meat, dried violet, olive, gravel, and dried herbs.  It shows a whole lot of hang time on the potpourri filled finish!

Abeja Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley, WA 2012 25 gls / 95 btl

A rare library release from the team at Abeja, the brilliant 2012 vintage features blackberry, black cherry, blueberry and pretty notes of vanilla bean. Hints of cinnamon stick, dark earth, and pine sap add depth and complexity to the silky texture and refined tannins.