Dossier Wine Collective has opened a satellite tasting room in Woodinville. The winery was founded in 2021 by real estate developer, Tim Lenihan, and former NFL Seattle Seahawks wide receiver, Sidney Rice. During Covid, a friendship grew between the two friends, united by their shared passion for wine. As they explored various varietals, they discovered a deep affection for high-end Washington-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, which would ultimately become the cornerstone of their new venture, Dossier.
Given Tim’s roots in Yakima and his college years spent in Walla Walla, he felt a compelling urge to also showcase the remarkable Syrah and Viognier from Washington—two of his favorite Rhône-based varietals.
To bring their vision to life, they recruited the expert guidance of certified Master of Wine and trusted consultant Billo Naravane (Rasa Vineyards) known for his exceptional relationships with top growers across the state. They source fruit from esteemed vineyards in Washington and Oregon, including AVAs like Red Mountain, Walla Walla, Royal Slope, Wahluke Slope, The Rocks District and Yakima Valley, to name a few.
The innovative winemaking techniques employed at Dossier align with the winery’s mantra of quality-first. By utilizing a combination of selective French oak barrels and concrete vessels, the team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of winemaking, striving to craft world-class wines from the ground up.
Their program balances classic Bordeaux varietals, which make up roughly 80% of their offerings, with 20% of classic Rhône varietals, showcasing the best of both worlds.
Dossier has a tasting room in Walla Walla and just recently opened in Woodinville. At the new Woodinville tasting room (next to Von’s 1000 Spirits restaurant) guests can taste through a lineup of six luxurious wines, using specific stemware chosen to highlight the aromatics and textures of each individual wine.
Visit: The Woodinville tasting room is at 15029 Woodinville-Redmond Rd #300, Woodinville, (425) 286-6277. Or visit them in Walla Walla at 8 W Main St, Walla Walla, (509) 590-1399. Learn more at www.dossierwine.com.
Below are three releases we recently reviewed:
Dossier 2022 Flagship Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley
95 pts.
Impeccable structure defines this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, blended from six different AVAs. Lithe and vibrant, delivering rich flavors of blackberry, cassis, cherry paste and licorice, the details keep coming with dried herbs, cocoa, graphite and tobacco hints matched by a firm tug of powder-fine tannins and uplifting acidity that lend energy to the long finish. $110
Dossier 2022 Flagship Syrah Columbia Valley
94 pts.
An intensely aromatic and umami red, this is a powerful yet finessed blend of vineyards from The Rocks District, Red Mountain and Royal Slope AVAs. Poised, with deeply complex layers of huckleberry, blackberry, tapenade, violet, incense and salumi that build on the finish, which shows lovely balance and lasting notes of distinctive black pepper, stony minerality and subtle orange peel. $80
Dossier 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Columbia Valley
94 pts.
Singular and striking, this white wine stands out with its superb weight and rich mouthfeel, delivering opulent expressions of passion fruit, gooseberry, guava and pineapple framed by alluring details of meadow grass and ruby red grapefruit. Aged sur lie for 12 months in concrete and French oak, there’s a mineral feel that weaves along the finish. Sourced from Lonesome Spring Ranch, Conner Lee and Corfu Crossing. $42