162 cs. made. $52/btl.

92 pts. Vinous | 92 pts. Sean Sullivan

Always beloved by the weirdest weirdos in the club, the 2020 opens with iodine, gravel, and the faintest hint of baking spice. The palate reassures you that this wine was indeed made of grapes, with notes of dark ripe mulberry followed by continued savory spice. This 100% Mourvèdre is fermented with 70% whole cluster and 30% whole berry. Aged for 22 months in 500L puncheon and 228L barrique, 10% new French oak from Allier.

Our Mourvèdre is all Upland Vineyard as well, albeit a very different block from the Grenache. One of the most exposed parcels on Snipes Mountain, our Mourvèdre block soaks up the sun on the thinnest rocky soil. This block requires the most attention from Andrew and Todd Newhouse, our grower partner here, of any block we farm. Notoriously finicky, Mourvèdre requires just the right combination of carrot and stick to get to its sweet spot for harvest. Many long hours have been spent staring at the canopy while climbing the extreme slopes of Upland trying to divine what these vines need next. We hope the wine delivers as much mystery and depth as it provides us throughout the season.

158 cs. made. $60/btl.

This blend is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Syrah from Freewater Rocks Vineyard in Walla Walla. We co-fermented these grapes with the Syrah whole cluster and the Cabernet Sauvignon destemmed over the top. We have the framework and structure of Cab complimented by the flesh and funk of Rocks Syrah. A dark nose driven by graphite and black fruit peppered with a funky depth. The polished but firm tannin in the palate asks for venison.

Our Cab/Syrah is inspired by the illicit blending of Bordeaux and Rhone varieties that has been quietly going on for centuries. Arguably the most famous of these unholy unions (and certainly the most inspirational to us) are the wines of Eloi Dürrbach at Domaine Trevallon. When new rules sought to limit the inclusion of Cabernet Sauvignon within their certified growing area they simply walked away from the certification and kept making their wine their way. We applaud their wines and resolve and we hope to echo Eloi’s magic in our new blend. Cheers!

149 cs. made. $55/btl.

92 pts. Vinous 

4954 cs. made. $17/btl.

"A clean mouthful of fruit with a crisp bright finish,"

the words of Kris Chau, a magical artist, tattoo poker and conjurer of this label sum it up pretty well. In 2022, this direct-to-press intentional rosé is all from Oldfield Vineyard in Yakima Valley. This vintage is 62% Mourvèdre and 38% Grenache, it's bone dry wine is classically pale provencal style rosé with bright crispness. Notes of strawberry, watermelon rind, fresh tarragon, and citrus blossom abound.

We're inspired by taking the name KIND STRANGER quite literally and turning toward others around us. We've seen our national landscape shift a bit recently and we feel it's as important as ever to be a real kind stranger in the world. Proceeds from this wine benefit Mary’s Place at the local level here in Seattle and the International Rescue Committee on a broader scale, please click the links to see the important work they do. Cheers!

1,342cs. made. $17/btl.

High elevation Pinot Gris from rocky soils littered with caliche and broken basalt. This fresh new wine is primed for summer drinking. Full of citrus blossom and tosca pear, the palate is thirst-quenching and demands another sip. Fermented dry in stainless steel without malolactic conversion and aged sur lie for six months prior to bottling. Artwork, as always, by Kris Chau.

We're inspired by taking the name KIND STRANGER quite literally and turning toward others around us. We've seen our national landscape shift a bit recently and we feel it's as important as ever to be a real kind stranger in the world. Proceeds from this wine benefit Mary’s Place at the local level here in Seattle and the International Rescue Committee on a broader scale, please click the links to see the important work they do. Cheers!

1243cs. made. $17/btl.

Evergreen Vineyard Chardonnay, Lawrence Vineyard Roussanne

Fermented with indigenous yeasts in neutral barrels then aged sur lie for 14 months. High elevation sites littered with caliche and broken basalt contribute freshness and minerality to the wine. Crisp Evergreen Chardonnay does the heavy lifting, providing structured acidity and citrus notes. The touch of Lawrence Vineyard Roussanne accents with exotic fruit, richness and complexity.

We're inspired by taking the name KIND STRANGER quite literally and turning toward others around us. We've seen our national landscape shift a bit recently and we feel it's as important as ever to be a real kind stranger in the world. Proceeds from this wine benefit Mary’s Place at the local level here in Seattle and the International Rescue Committee on a broader scale, please click the links to see the important work they do. Cheers!

1,921cs. made. $17/btl.

48% Solaksen Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Freewater Rocks Vineyard Syrah, and 14% Scarline Vineyard Malbec

Blending is nothing if not an excercise in change, creating a new sum. The parts here are three varietals from outstanding vineyard sites to produce this robust Washington red. Cabernet vines grown in the basalt derived gravel of Royal Slope give excellent depth of fruit and ample structure. Scarline Malbec brings concentration, spice notes, and fruity volume to the palate. Funky Freewater Syrah layers on dark-fruited intrigue and breadth to the finish. Label artwork is by Kris Chau, based on a work titled, "Alter of Labor + Love."

We're inspired by taking the name KIND STRANGER quite literally and turning toward others around us. We've seen our national landscape shift over the last few years and we feel it's as important as ever to be a real kind stranger in the world. Proceeds from this wine benefit Mary’s Place at the local level here in Seattle and the International Rescue Committee on a broader scale, please click the links to see the important work they do. Cheers!

3,012cs. made. $17/btl.

Solaksen Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Weinbau Vineyard Malbec 

Washington Cabernet vines grown in basalt derived gravel on the long rise of Royal Slope give excellent depth, intense fruit and ample structure from this awesome site. Weinbau’s 30 year old Malbec vines pile on the concentration and spice notes. This stunner was fermented whole berry with indigenous yeasts, then macerated an average of 28 days between the lots. Basket pressed to barrel for 15 months, 15% new french oak barrels.  

We're inspired by taking the name KIND STRANGER quite literally and turning toward others around us. We've seen our national landscape shift over the last few years and we feel it's as important as ever to be a real kind stranger in the world. Proceeds from this wine benefit Mary’s Place at the local level here in Seattle and the International Rescue Committee on a broader scale, please click the links to see the important work they do. Cheers!