48% Merlot | 25% Cabernet Franc | 21% Cabernet Sauvignon | 6% Petit Verdot

This rich, Merlot-forward Bordeaux-style blend opens with bold aromas of blackberry, black currant, and subtle violet. The palate is plush and layered, featuring ripe blueberry, cherry, and black plum, finishing with notes of marionberry, dark cocoa, leather, and cedar. Decant 1–2 hours for full expression. Elegant and expressive—perfect with grilled meats, blue cheese, and dark chocolate desserts. Drink now or cellar through 2030.  Silver - Seattle Wine Awards

Stillwater Creek Vineyard, Royal Slope AVA
63% Grenache, 21% Mourvèdre, 16% Syrah

An elegant Rhône-style blend with a vibrant ruby hue and layered aromas of jammy berries, dark fruits, and warm spices. Flavors of ripe cherry, wild blackberry, and black currant shine, finishing with a hint of black pepper. Balanced tannins and acidity make this wine versatile—pair it with grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin, or a charcuterie board. Enjoy now or cellar for 3–5 years.  Silver Medal - Cascadia Wine Competition

Sagemoor Vineyard - Columbia Valley AVA

60% Cabernet Franc, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot
Our family created the LTD, Livin’ the Dream label to commemorate our first decade as a winery. Now in our second decade, it continues to remind us that our dream is now our reality.  Medium to full-bodied, delivering a harmonious balance of flavors. The fine-grained tannins provide a smooth texture that enhances its structure, making it an excellent choice for a wide variety of food pairings..
GOLD - 90 Pts - Seattle Wine Awards

Our Merlot is elegant, sleek and smooth with abundant fruit, silky tannins and pleasing acids. Aromas of ripe dark berry essence, soft vanilla and dusty cocoa invite you to take your first sip. Expect flavors of mature plum, blackberry, black raspberry and a long satisfying finish of blueberry pie, sweet cherry and whispers of dark chocolate, so tantalizing that it makes you want to just keep sipping and savoring.

GOLD - 92pts.  Seattle Wine Awards

50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Malbec, 27% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot

Rich flavors of black currant, blackberry, blueberry, and black cherry, finishing with black plum, dark cocoa, and a hint of molasses and spicy wood. Its full-bodied with well balanced tannins and acids.

GOLD - 93Pts. - Seattle Wine Awards

2021 Love Potion No.9  -  Dionysus Vineyard, Columbia Valley
68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 9% Petit Verdot, 8% Merlot
This magical elixir is a refined masterpiece, meticulously crafted to captivate your senses and ignite your passions, promising an even more enchanting experience than the last one. With a harmonious blend of the finest grapes and a touch of mystique, you'll experience an unforgettable journey for your palate. Raise your glass and celebrate the magic of love, reimagined and refined with Pondera's new Love Potion No. 9.

The initial sip delivers a burst of sun-ripened black plum and vivid cherry, seamlessly transitioning to a mid-palate filled with wild blackberry and the unique sweetness of loganberry. The finish is a symphony of blueberry, acai berry, alongside soft mineral notes and dark, dusty cocoa. This wine is richly layered, offering a juicy, chewy texture balanced by medium tannins and acidity.
Silver Medal - Seattle Wine Awards

Horse Heaven Hills AVA – Discovery Vineyard
72% Syrah | 24% Cabernet Sauvignon | 4% Merlot

This sleek and sensuous Rhône-style blend offers aromas of rich black fruits and a silky, medium-bodied palate. Blackberry, blueberry, and black plum lead into ripe cherry, cassis, and a long finish of boysenberry, cocoa, and white pepper. Decanting enhances its depth, revealing sweet cherry and soft black licorice. Perfect with grilled meats, creamy cheeses, and dark chocolate.
Drink now or cellar through 2029.

Refresh your palate with our 2023 Rosé.  This Rosé is a Cabernet Franc dominant blend is the perfect summer sipper with its vibrant berry flavors, subtle floral notes, and crisp finish. It's an ideal companion for light meals and warm, lazy afternoons on the deck.

Refresh your palate with our 2024 Rosé.  This Rosé is a Cabernet Franc dominant blend is the perfect summer sipper with its vibrant berry flavors, subtle floral notes, and crisp finish. It's an ideal companion for light meals and warm, lazy afternoons on the deck.