OUR WINES
At Quiddity Wines I focus on red wines made with Rhone varietals because…well, that is what I like. Also, I strive for wines that are different than the many Bordeaux and Washington blends. I am targeting a “new-old-world: style that capitalizes on the tremendous ‘new world” fruit that we have in Washington while showcasing that fruit in an old world” style with a lighter touch from the winemaker. I hope you enjoy the wines!
2020 RHATHYMIA is 100% Roussanne sourced from the Sugarloaf Vineyard within Washington’s Rattlesnake Hills AVA. It is a blend where ½ of the wine was produced and aged in a stainless steel tank and the other half was aged in neutral oak barrels, providing a clean varietal nature with additional complexity.
2020 RHATHYMIA is a rich and complex white with a full, round mouthfeel as well as a nice acid backbone. Aromas of tons of pears with honey, Myer lemon, marmalade, green apple, with hints of vanilla and apricot. Flavors of pears, pears, and more pears, Myer lemon, grilled pineapple, green apple, and marmalade with subtle mineral/slate undertones.
Rhathymia; “carefree behavior; lightheartedness.” Sometimes, life is hard. What works for me at those times is to keep perspective and not take life too seriously. Most situations are fixable, the others help us learn and grow. This too shall pass. While you are waiting for things to pass or working on the fix, have a great glass of white wine, take some time to enjoy it, and lift your spirit.
Pairs well with pate, lighter roast meats (chicken or pork), fish and shellfish, creamy sauces spicy flavors, many Vietnamese and Thai dishes, and a vast array of hard and soft cheeses.
- The Wine Panel – 91 points
- Seattle Wine Awards – Silver
2021 RHATHYMIA is 100% Roussanne sourced from the Sugarloaf Vineyard within Washington’s Rattlesnake Hills AVA. It is produced and aged in a stainless steel tank, providing a clean varietal nature with additional complexity.
2021 RHATHYMIA is a crisp and bright white wine with a nice acid backbone. Aromas of lemon, brioche, flowers such as honeysuckle and jasmine, and a hint of eucalyptus. It has flavors of (Myer) lemon, lychee, kiwi, and tart apples. For me, this wine is like going to downtown Seattle. I live in the suburbs and I don’t go to Seattle all very often. When I do, I always think “this is awesome, I should do this more often.” Being a red wine guy, I don’t drink whites all that often. When I drink this one, I think “…beautiful, complex, bright, lively, and layered…I ought to drink this more often.”
- Seattle Wine Awards – Gold – 93
- Sunset Magazine – Gold – 92
- SavorNW – Silver
2022 RHATHYMIA is 100% Roussanne sourced from the Sugarloaf Vineyard within Washington’s Rattlesnake Hills AVA. It is produced and aged in a stainless steel tank. Crisp, bright.
2022 RHATHYMIA is a medium straw colored, medium bodies, crisp, and bright white wine with a nice acid backbone. Aromas and flavors of lemon-line, pineapple, green apple, and pear with a nice long finish.
- Seattle Wine Awards – Double Gold – 95
- SIP Magazine Best of Northwest Wine – Judge’s Pick
2022 RISIBILITY is a beautiful salmon colored rose wine with medium body, medium acid, and a nose and palate of red fruit, strawberries, fruit punch, pomegranate, and cantaloupe. And, as always, it has a bit of that edgy, Mourvedre funk.
Purple Cellars – 92 points – 100% Mourvedre. A pretty deep pink and copper in the glass. Aromas of grapefruit and lemon zest with hints of grass. The palate is focused, with a burst of juicy ruby grapefruit and lemon, and mint. Mouthfeel is pleasant, soft and smooth, with balanced rounded acidity. Surprising notes of pine nut emerges with mildly drying tannins lingering on the finish. A rose with some nice complexity. Should pair well with a nutty cheese. e.g. Gruyere. Worked amazingly well with a very simple salmon!
Sam I. Am – Say! I like this! I do! I like it!
And I would drink it in a boat. And I would drink it with a goat…
And I will drink it, in the rain. And in the dark. And on a train.
And in a car. And in a tree. It is so good, so good, you see!
So I will drink it in a box. And I will drink it with a fox.
And I will drink it in a house. And I will drink it with a mouse.
And I will drink it here and there. Say! I will drink it anywhere!
- Seattle Wine Awards – Double Gold – 95
- Great Northwest Wine Awards – Gold
2019 MELIORA is a medium bodied Rhone style red blend, perfect for summer days, lighter foods, or on its own. It has a clean nose with aromas of red fruits, black tea, minerals and wet gravel. It has flavors of red fruits, herbs, mineral, tobacco, slate, and white pepper. MELIORA tastes like a late afternoon in an exotic land, rejuvenating at a small café after a day of exploring hidden alleys, air heavy with the smell of summer, cooled by an occasional breeze.
ad MELIORA is Latin for “towards better things”. Hope for a better future and the hard work to create that future have been important for me throughout my life. While enjoying this wine, share your hopes for a better future with someone.
MELIORA is a Rhone style blend (40% Mourvedre, 26% Cinsault, 15% Counoise, 15% Syrah, and 4% Grenache) blend sourced from the Elephant Mountain and Sugarloaf Vineyards within Washington’s Rattlesnake Hills AVA as well as the Willow Run vineyard in Washington’s Columbia Valley.
Pairs well with any type of meat, grilled, roasted, braised, or stewed. A great accompaniment to tapas or Palella as well as a wide variety of hard and soft cheeses. It has a nice acidity which will pair well with foods and sauces that are a bit richer.
Wine Enthusiast – Editor’s Choice – 92 points – Counoise rarely sees varietal offerings from the state, but this one is a beauty. Coming in at a gracefully low alcohol level, the aromas show purity, with fruit-forward notes of plum, berry, and herb, like fresh fruit on the stem. The flavors don’t show a touch of new oak, displaying the pretty, graceful, elegant profile of the vintage. Coming in at an uncommonly low alcohol level for a red wine in the state, this is a blend of 40% Mourvedre, 26% Cinsault, 15% Counoise, 15% Syrah, and 4$ Grenache. Red fruit, herb, plum, and white pepper aromas lead to pillowy soft, achingly pure fruit flavors. There’s a pleasingly tart zing on the finish. It’s flat-out delicious, showing lots of delicacy and nuance. – Sean P. Sullivan
Purple Cellars – 93 points – Savory nose of mushrooms, forest, stone, and red fruit. Light body of cherries with savory herb, with round and bright acidity. Nice mild white peppery finish. Excellent drink on a summer day!
- Sip Magazine – Best of the Northwest – Double Gold
- San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition – Bronze
- SavorNW – Silver
2020 CUR NON is 100% Mourvedre sourced from the Sugarloaf Vineyard within the Rattlesnake Hills AVA.
The 2020 vintage is a classic Mourvedre in all of its edgy, funky, earthy glory. It is a medium bodied, dry wine with smooth tannins, nice acidity and a lingering finish. It has flavors of leather, sweet tobacco, roasted game meats, red and black fruit, earth, and just a hint of eucalyptus.
CUR NON comes from the Latin for why not?
Not everything needs to be logical or have a good reason. Sometimes, why not is the essence of motivation and inspiration. So, why not sit down, enjoy this wine, and reconnect with what inspires you?
Sean P. Sullivan’s Northwest Wine Report – 88 points – Pale in color, the aromas are restrained, with notes of red fruit, fresh herb, and campfire. The palate is light and elegant, with smoky notes threaded throughout, getting stronger on the finish. The smoke unfortunately causes significant distraction on an otherwise lovely wine.
Washington Wine Report – 94 Points – This 100% Mourvedre from the Willow Run Vineyard is aged for 21 months in all neutral French oak. A light to medium brickish core with a blue-tinted rim in the glass, it sports notes of black raspberry, dried red currants, lemony herbs, ground white peppercorn, and a hint of rose flower. The most balanced of the 2020 Quiddity wines, it features sweet rounded tannins, perfect levels of mouthwatering acidity, and a lengthy fruit and spice-forward finish.
Purple Cellars – 95 points – Uncorked this totally awesome and curiously eccentric Quiddity 2020 Cur Non (Mourvedre). Beautiful aromas of dark cherries, stewed plums, black tea with savory herb and touch of smoke. The palate is light, silky smooth improving vastly the next day, with fruitful juicy cherries, game and notes of coffee. Nice structure and finish with integrated tannins, pink peppercorn and hint of mint. A complex and original Mourvedre. Serve slightly chilled and decant well.
- Seattle Wine Awards – Gold – 93
- Great Northwest Wine Competition – Platinum – 90
2019 UBUNTU is 100% Grenache sourced from the Sugarloaf Vineyards within the Rattlesnake Hills AVA.
A medium bodied, dry red wine that pairs well with food (and wine). A classic Grenache wine with a clean nose and aromas of eucalyptus and black tea. Flavors of pepper, anise, with a slight vanilla finish. Or, in the words of a high falutin consultant who helped me out a bit “charming and a style that is “cool” right now and perfect for a summer red. This is a light bodied serious red wine. We need more wines like this.” Lets hope so.
UBUNTU comes from a South African term that means “a quality that includes the essential human virtues, compassion and humanity.” What is more essential to life than sharing it with others through compassion and humanity? Why not begin by sharing this bottle with friends and family?
Pairs well with grilled, stewed, and braised meats like beef, veal, pork, chicken, and game. Holds up well to hearty dishes like cassoulet. Try with less spicy Asian dishes, Palella, and tapas.
Wine Enthusiast – Editor’s Choice – 92 points – The hallmark of this producer is laser-focused purity, and we see that here. The aromas bring notes of dried herb, raspberry, leaf, and plum. The palate has volume and weight, with a mesmerizing balance and purity. It hangs on the finish. Yum. Best at 62 degrees. – Sean P. Sullivan
- San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition – Silver
- SavorNW – Best of Class
2020 UBUNTU is 100% Grenache sourced from the Sugarloaf Vineyard within the Rattlesnake Hills AVA.
A lighter bodied, dry red wine that pairs well with food (and wine). A humdinger of a Grenache with a clean nose and aromas of graphite, black pepper, cherry, strawberry, leather, and licorice. Flavors of raspberries and dried strawberries, grapefruit, fennel, prune, juniper, and rosemary, with wonderful “not too hard, not too soft” grenache tannins and mouthfeel.. Well balanced with up front fruit notes followed by a wash of acid for a balanced finish. At bottling time, I was a bit flummoxed by the lighter color and considered blending with a bit of Syrah. I am glad I chose not to because this is a very grenachy grenache and has beautiful flavors.
- Northwest Wine Report – 90 points
- Wine Enthusiast – Editor’s Choice – 92 points
- San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition – Silver
- SIP Magazine Best of Northwest Wine – Platinum
2018 AMORE is a traditional Rhone style GSM blend (SMG actually, 62% Syrah, 23% Mourvedre, and 15% Grenache) sourced from the Elephant Mountain and Sugarloaf Vineyards within the Rattlesnake Hills AVA as well as the Willow Run Vineyard in the Columbia Valley AVA.
This is a classic Rhone Style blend. A big, dry wine with elegant, round tannins and a nice mouth feel. Flavors of licorice, pepper, dried strawberries as well as a bit of leather. Great with food or a sipper by itself.
AMORE comes from the Latin phrase “AMORE et melle et felle es fecundissimus: which means “love is rich with honey and venom.
What is more essential to life than love? First loves, true loves, first heartbreak, and soulmates. Where would we be without them? I hope you love this wine and take a minute to reflect on a love in your life.
Pairs well with robust flavors such as fattier cuts of beef and steaks like ribeye. Also goes well with grilled meats and BBQ, mushrooms, roasted chicken, or charcuterie. Also nicely compliments meals that have spices and herbs such as sage, rosemary, and red pepper.
Wine Enthusiast – Editor’s Choice – 92 points (February/March 2021 Double Issue) – This inaugural release from the winery is a blend of 62% Syrah, 23% Mourvedre, and 15% Grenache. Aromas of plums, cherry, and dried herb lead to a sumptuous, layered palate. – Sean P. Sullivan
Jeb Dunnuck – 93 points – Based on 62% Syrah, 23% Mourvedre, adn 15% Grenache, the 2018 AMORE comes from a handful of sites in the Columbia Valley and was aged 16 months in neutral oak. Lots of gamey red and black fruits, peppery herb, and violet notes define the nose, and it’s medium-bodied, beautifully balanced, and lengthy. I love its character, and it shows more game, smoke, tapenade, and meadiness with time in the glass. Just a beautiful, character-filled wine. it’s going to keep for a solid decade in cold cellars.
- Great Northwest Platinum Awards – Platinum
- San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition – Bronze
- Savor Northwest Wine Awards – Gold
- Seattle Wine Awards – Bronze
2020 AMORE is a similar to the 2018 vintage but even more. It is a Rhone style GSM blend (SMG actually) with 63% Syrah, 21% Mourvedre, and 16% Grenache, sourced from the Elephant Mountain and Sugarloaf Vineyards within the Rattlesnake Hills AVA.
It is another wonderful, layered Rhone blend with flavors of red and purple fruit, dried herbs, black tea, and leather. Also has a elegant mouthfeel that is like a nice hug for your tongue.
- Northwest Wine Report – Critic’s Choice – 91 points
- Wine Enthusiast – 92 points
- San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition – Silver
- Savor NW – Gold – 90
- Great Northwest Wine Competition – Platinum – 9
2019 AUDENTES is 100% Syrah sourced from the Elephant Mountain vineyard within the Rattlesnake Hills AVA.
Our biggest wine. This is a big, dry red wine that is still well mannered. A full, round mouthfeel with medium tannins and aromas and flavors of red berries, red cherries, tobacco, and green peppercorns.
AUDENTES from the Latin phrase “Audentes fortuna iuvat” which means “fortune favors the bold.”
Studying abroad, living in Saudi Arabia, getting married, having children, and starting a winery have all been adventures that I have taken in my life which have profoundly influenced who I am. Taking calculated risks is essential to a well lived life. Why not pop the cork and plan your next adventure?
Pairs well with many heartier dishes including BBQ spareribs, braised beef, grilled meats, lamb, Osso Bucco, sausages, steaks and chops, and hamburgers Goes nicely with game and mushroom dishes.
Per the Wine Enthusiast about our 2019 AUDENTES, “This new woodinville area winery is quickly making an impression. The aromas are achingly pure, with notes of plum, blue fruit, and herb. The focus on the palate is squarely on the fruit, with no overt oak influence in site. It shows plenty of hang time on the finish.”
- Wine Enthusiast – Editor’s Choice – 91 points
- Seattle Wine Awards – Double Gold – 95 points
- Sunset Magazine – Silver
2020 AUDENTES. Our 2020 vintage is another Syrah which sings the praises of its fruit. The palate is rich, textured, layered, and ripe. Juicy black fruit, boysenberry, and black cherry. Hints of eucalyptus, rosemary and herbs. No pronounced oak influence and plenty of lingering flavors on the finish.
Sean P. Sullivan’s Northwest Wine Report – 93 – Critic’s Choice – Quiddity has had some of the most exciting inaugural releases in the state in recent years. This follow-up shows the winery is far from a one or two vintage wonder. The aromas are action-packed, with notes of blueberry, boysenberry, herb, and plum – a cornucopia of fruit. The palate explodes with piercingly pure blue and black fruit flavors. The finish sails off into the distance. It’s outrageously good and provides value in the extreme.
Washington Wine Report – 94 Points – 100% Syrah coming from Elephant Mountain Vineyard, the 2020 Audentes displays a dark cherry core with a neon purple rim. A stunning nose of dark cherry, powdered graphite, dried herbs, and dried lilacs pop from the glass. The palate brings additional components of bacon fat, black olives, boysenberry preserves, and a touch of allspice. Crunchy tannins, elevated acidity, and a full body complete the wine. It’s still young, and will be much better in 2024, then enjoy this wine over the next decade.
Purple Cellars – 96 points – Mushroomy, earth aromas. Bold red cherries with slight savory notes. Smooth body, with nice structured and integrated tannins. Hints of green notes or peppercorn on the finish.
- Seattle Wine Awards – Gold – 94
- Northwest Wine Report – Critic’s Choice – 93 points
- Wine Enthusiast – 90 points
- Great Northwest Wine Competition – Double Gold
2020 SAPIT is a medium bodied, dry red wine with a nose of green peppercorn, green chilis, and bramble. It has a smooth and elegant mouth feel to match. Whereas the 2019 SAPIT had an essence of green flavors such as Hatch Green chilis, the 2020 has those green flavors balanced by brown flavors, bramble and toasted cumin. Boy howdy!
Sean P. Sullivan’s Northwest Wine Report – 91 points – Carménère can at times be a green and mean grape. This is not that. Aromas of black currant, brambleberry, bell pepper, and sunbaked herbs lead to well-balanced, plump dark fruit flavors. There’s a lot of polish, class, and purity. Fans of this variety take note.
Washington Wine Report – 91 Points – 100% Carmenere from the Willow Run Vineyard, the 2020 Sapit is aged for 21 months in neutral French oak barrels. Incredibly floral on the nose with fresh violets, macerated boysenberry, Blood orange zest, and dried thyme shining through. The palate has a black fruit and bitter herb aspect on the back palate on the finish.
- Seattle Wine Awards – Gold – 91
- Northwest Wine Report – Critic’s Choice – 91 points
- Wine Enthusiast – 90 points
- San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition – Silver
- Great Northwest Wine Competition – Double Gold
- SIP Magazine Best of Northwest Wine – Platinum
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2020 AUDENTES – Block 14 For the 2020 vintage, I pulled the two best barrels of Syrah and bottled them separately as a “reservy” Syrah, aka Block 14. For something else new, I did not filter the wine prior to bottling. The end result is a beautiful example of Washington Syrah. I hope you agree. AUDENTES – Block 14 is a big, dry red wine that is nicely textured with fine tannins. Aromas and palate of boysenberry, allspice, smoked meat, and licorice.
AUDENTES – Block 14 is 95% Syrah with a 5% Viogner co-ferment sourced from the Elephant Mountain Vineyard (Syrah) and Sugarloaf Vineyard (Viogner) within Washington’s Rattlesnake Hills AVA.
- Northwest Wine Report – Critic’s Choice – 93 points
- Wine Enthusiast – Editor’s Choice – 94 points
- San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition – Gold
- Great Northwest Wine – Platinum – 92
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2020 RIZZLE – The logic behind making a port style wine is the same logic as behind the other wines, I like port so I thought I would give it a try. The result is a ruby port style wine that is deep, rich, and luscious. It has a nose of star anise, plum, fruit cake, and gingerbread and flavors of cherry, dates, fruit cake, plum, star anise, caramel, and toffee. It is a great finish to a meal with some stinky cheese, chocolate, or great on its own.
Rizzle is “to relax after a heavy meal.” For centuries, food and wine have brought people together. Common ground to bridge a divide, a lubricant for a challenging conversation, or a way to enjoy the moment. Have a great meal then open a bottle and share with your people.
Rizzle is 100% Tinta Cao sourced from the Willow Run vineyard in Washington’s Columbia Valley.
