ABOUT COUVILLION WINERY: The name “Couvillion” (Koo-vee-yon) is French-Canadian. It’s also the family name of a dear friend of the Noble’s from New Orleans, Dr. Connie O’Neil. They chose the name to honor her memory and her influence on their lives. Couvillion is rooted in the finest French winemaking tradition.

Featured Cougar: Craig E. Noble, Owner

Favorite WSU Memory: Hi/Jinx with the fraternity brothers of Phi Delta Theta.

Featured Wine: 2006 Equilibre

WINEMAKER NOTES: The aroma on this blend explodes with the essences of berries, plums, and Bing cherry. This medium bodied wine is balanced by complex notes of dark chocolate and spice.

Recommended Cellar Time: Drink now through 2018.

OUR FEATURED COUG SELECTED THIS WINE ESPECIALLY FOR WBC MEMBERS: Equilibre is a premium red blend with limited quantities. To enjoy now, drink with cheese, or red meats because of its spicy undertones.

ABOUT GOOSE RIDGE ESTATE VINEYARD AND WINERY: The winery was founded in 1999 and is a family-owned and operated winery dedicated to limited production, handcrafted wines from select, estate-grown grapes. The Monson family's vineyard is planted on a south-facing slope in Washington's Columbia Valley adjacent to Red mountain that consistently yields rich, ripe grapes. The family has farmed in the Columbia Valley for four decades and is known for their commitment to quality. Goose Ridge Vineyard is built on that tradition.

Featured Cougars: Bill & Darci Monson/Molly & Robert Stutesman, Family Owners

Favorite WSU Memory (Bill): In 1983, my freshman year, my buddies and I took the WSU rooter bus to University of Oregon. The Cougs were playing the Ducks. I remember watching Ruben Mayes break the NCAA all-time rushing record with 39 carries for 357 yards! It was an amazing moment in Cougar football! Favorite WSU Memory

(Darci): It's hard to say when so many things changed my life in suttle ways. From a great education to making lifetime friendships with so many fellow Cougs!

Favorite WSU Memory (Molly): All of the great times I had with my sorority sisters at Chi Omega.

Favorite WSU Memory (Robert): Sitting up on Holland Library lawn on a nice day.

Featured Wine: 2005 Columbia Valley Sol Duc

WINEMAKER NOTES: Sol Duc, named for the sparkling waters that nourish the sun drenched Columbia Valley of Washington State, is a concentrated classic red wine full of rich black berry, cherry and cassis flavors that integrate with notes of vanilla, white pepper and spice.

Recommended Cellar Time: Drink now through 2017.

OUR FEATURED COUGS SELECTED THIS WINE ESPECIALLY FOR WBC MEMBERS: Sol Duc is named for the sparkling waters that nourish the sun-drenched Columbia Valley in Eastern Washington. The Monson family believes that great wines begin in the vineyard and, for that reason all the grapes are grown at the families Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard. The family takes special care identifying favorite blocks for preferential care throughout the growing season, creating an exceptionally well-balanced, full-bodied red wine.

ABOUT TSILLAN CELLARS: Tsillan Cellars Winery & Vineyards is the crown jewel of the youthful, vibrant and rapidly growing Lake Chelan wine tourism scene. Tsillan Cellars, an Italian country retreat recreated on the gently sloping shores of deep water Lake Chelan offers a destination experience unique in the entire country.

Three waterfalls form an amphitheater backdrop for the island stage. Natural stone bridges, natural slate terrazzos and walks, Tuscan stone columns, a 35 foot bell tower with a 650 lb. cast bronze bell, landscaped rockeries and gardens overlook Lake Chelan and the Cascade Mountains.

The 135 acre estate, with 36 acres dedicated to our vineyards, is well on its way to receiving national recognition. The attention to the finest viticulture techniques has already produced numerous award-winning wines and a growing acceptance among wine connoisseurs.

Featured Cougar: Shane Collins

Favorite WSU Memory: 2003 Holiday Bowl. I watched WSU reign over Texas from sideline end zone seats. I also very much loved my time working at Cougar Copies in the CUB.

Featured Wines: 2006 Bellissima Rossa, Columbia Valley, and 2007 Estate Gewurztraminer

Recommended Cellar Time: 2006 Bellissima Rossa – Drink now thru 2018; 2007 Estate Gewurztraminer – Drink now thru 2014.

2006 Bellissima Rossa

WINEMAKER NOTES - A medley of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc make for yet another fantastic wine in the Bordeaux blend style. The nose is a never ending arrangement of caramel, maple syrup, cedar, cassis, and black cherry. Once sipped tantalizing flavors of black current, spice and smoke develop into smooth flavors of dark cherry and tobacco. One would almost not realize they were drinking a Bordeaux blend with amazingly soft tannins if the weight and mouth feel didn’t remind them. 630 Cases Produced.

OUR FEATURED COUG SELECTED THIS WINE ESPECIALLY FOR WBC MEMBERS: Refined use of smaller cooperages gives it fruit-forward and balance. Great representation of WA wines, especially from Waluke Slope.

2007 Estate Gewurztraminer

WINEMAKER NOTES: Brilliant pale straw in color and intensely spicy on the nose, followed by aromas of lychee, orange/mango and hints of rose.

On the palate the wine is sweet, soft, round and mouth filling, while the wines natural acid balances the residual sugar nicely, to give a dry finish. Flavors of Turkish delight persist late onto the finish. 686 cases produced.

OUR FEATURED COUG SELECTED THIS WINE ESPECIALLY FOR WBC MEMBERS: Cropped in low tonnage resulting in floral & tropical bouquet unique to Tsillan Cellars.

ABOUT WILLIAM CHURCH WINERY: William Church Winery is a family-owned boutique winery located in Woodinville, Washington. Rod and Lesley Balsley founded William Church Winery in 2005. Reflecting back on the Italian wines they had during honeymoon, they have built the winery around the same concept – producing wines that can fit into the fabric of life and be a part of creating wonderful shared memories. William Church Winery is part of a group of wineries at the northern end of Woodinville affectionately called the “Woodinville Warehouse District”. They chose the name "William Church" based on both their father's names. They specialize in robust reds that have depth and character, each with a unique style all its own.

Featured Cougars: Rod & Leslie Balsley, Owners

Favorite WSU Memory (Leslie & Rod): Football games and afterwards at The Coug, early morning runs to Daylight Donuts and more recently being the featured winery at the “Feast of the Arts” winemaker dinner series last September.

Featured Wine: 2007 Two Spires Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

WINEMAKER NOTES: Rich, dense & powerful this wine is full of juicy black cherry and blackberry with caramel notes on the palate. The concentrated flavors give way to structured tannins and a long, lingering finish. The inspiration for the 2 Spires name combines the majestic spires from church architecture with a blend that consists of 2 wines; Syrah & Cabernet Sauvignon.

Recommended Cellar Time: Can be enjoyed now or cellared for up to 8 years

OUR FEATURED COUGS SELECTED THIS WINE ESPECIALLY FOR WBC MEMBERS: This is an intriguing blend that combines the lushness of the Syrah with the structure and depth of the Cabernet that we think WBC members will really enjoy.