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WineU.S.: WashingtonDunham CellarEric Dunham, a native to the Walla Walla area, grew up with a passion to make wine. Like in many European countries, wine was always on the dinner table as Eric grew up. After serving four years in the U.S. Navy, and then graduating in 1994 with a focus on Irrigation Technology and Fluid Dynamics, he was faced with the question of what he wanted to do. The answer was simple..."To follow my passion," he said. And with that answer, he began his journey into the world of winemaking. He followed his desire and began a seven-month internship with Hogue Cellars in Prosser, Washington, where he was trained in all phases of winemaking. Eric was employed by L'Ecole No. 41 winery in Lowden, Washington as the Assistant Winemaker, where he honed his skills under the tutelage of Marty Clubb. Eric's natural talent and passion for winemaking led him, in his spare time, to begin handcrafting small lots of premium Cabernet Sauvignon under the Dunham Cellars name. Three Legged RedEach year, Dunham Cellars blends a portion of its wines into this red table wine. Using fruit from all of our estate vineyards and using the same barrels in which our finest Cabernet, Merlots and Syrahs are aged, we are able to maintain the consistent high quality of our top wine, as well as create a great everyday wine that is price-friendly. Port's StoryIt was a sunny day in the summer of 1994 when I met Port. Outside I heard the distinct sound of an animal in distress. It took only moments to realize what was happening across the field from my house - a very small animal had fallen into harms way and was being attacked by a Pit Bull. I ran to the scene, broke up the fight and found that the small animal was a puppy that was very badly injured. Instinctively, I wrapped him up and took him to the veterinarian. I agreed to pay for the emergency surgery and recovery. The puppy had lost a leg, but found a home. With only three legs, and two on the port side, I named him Port, and he is my best friend. - Eric Dunham, Winemaker Trutina"Trutina" is a Latin word meaning 'balance'. Mocha, boysenberry and bright Bing cherry really pull this wine along. Rich, yet clean and effusive with multiple layers of bright stone fruits and berries. Aged in 100% tight - grained French oak. Appelation: Walla Walla Valley Vineyards: Double River Estate Vineyard, Frenchtown, VaPiano, Ash Hollow Varietal: 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc |