Washington’s second largest wine brand, 14 Hands, has added two new wines to its lineup: Buttery Chardonnay and Sweet Red Blend.
Sourced from Washington State’s Columbia Valley vineyards, the 14 Hands 2022 Buttery Chardonnay is buttery with notes of apple and pear, the winery reports. The 2022 Sweet Red Blend is a blend of merlot and cabernet sauvignon, with flavors of sweet black cherry and ripe berry.
“The new 14 Hands Buttery Chardonnay is a fun and different take on our traditional chardonnay. It’s a lush and creamy wine that shows more oak impact,” saidZach Richardson, 14 Hands winemaker. “And while red blends are nothing new to 14 Hands, we decided to change it up with our new Sweet Red Blend. It’s a great entry into red wine: as it has the structure of a red but with a natural sweetness to make it approachable to new wine drinkers. Both wines will pair well with a variety of foods. Try the Buttery Chardonnay with seafood or Brie and crackers, and the Sweet Red Blend with pulled pork and a rich and tangy barbeque sauce!”
“Since launching with three restaurant-only wines in 2005, 14 Hands has continued to listen to consumers to bring them exciting, enjoyable wines that fit into their lifestyle,” said Phillip Cleveland, brand director at Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. “With the Buttery Chardonnay category’s continued growth and the sweet red category’s strong appeal to new wine drinkers, the addition of these two new items complement our portfolio of bold, approachable wines.”
Buttery Chardonnay has a suggested retail price of $14.99 and the Sweet Red Blend of $11.99, both per 750-ml. bottle. Both wines are available at retail stores nationwide.