The first time I met Corey Braunel and Chad Johnson, we immediately had something to talk about, and it wasn’t wine. You see, they are also cheeseheads (that means they come from Wisconsin too). Eventually we got to talking about wine, and tasting it, and the wines that we tasted were outstanding, from the most expensive Syrah, down to the the most reasonable Pinot Gris.
This is what they have to say for themselves:
Dusted Valley Vintners was founded on the notion that when family pulls together the American Dream can turn into a living reality. Hey, we’re a proud bunch of farm raised Wisconsin Cheese-Heads. And what goes well with cheese? Not milk!!! Sorry Dad. It’s all about the wine.
We don’t exactly remember when the idea of DVV came about. We all have had many inspiring bottles of wine with wonderful food, and of course incredible friends and family. I’m sure you could think of a few times that this fermented pleasure represented a little taste of heaven? Maybe it was one too many trips to California, Oregon, and Washington wine country?
When we decided we were going to honor an ancient Roman god hell bent on a good time, we pledged to do it right. Thus began the quest for the best fruit and vineyards in the Walla Walla Valley and beyond. Who could fault a fella for doing the work of Bacchus? We must admit, walking beautiful vineyards and tasting our way through Eastern Washington had its palate pleasing highpoints.
BOOMTOWN is the other label for Dusted Valley Vintners. The wines from Dusted Valley tend to be oakier, more expensive, and often from single vineyards, whereas the wines from Boomtown have less (none in this case) oak, and are often blends of many vineyards, but are still made with the same care and attention to quality. None of the wines are made in large quantities, even the boomtown wines are less than 1000 cases.
The wine is delicious. Intense, fruit-loopy pineapple, banana, peach and floral aromas, with a rich viscous mouthfeel and plenty of acidity to back it all up. Try this wine with hard cheese, halibut, and anything you eat on a picnic. Drink now-2011
