April Reddout

Guest Services Manager, Col Solare Winery  |  Chief Judge, 2019 Cascadia Wine Competition

The Future of Red Mountain AVA

This episode is Part 1 of 2 with April Reddout, who is teaming with wine knowledge. Listen to her passion for the Red Mountain AVA, her thoughts about its future on the world stage and how Col Solare Winery is a shining example of what this region has to offer.

April Reddout started in wine in 2008, curious and ready to learn. A part-time job in a tasting room in Prosser led to full-time, which led to management and the desire to keep learning. April enjoys helping other people learn about wine in an approachable and non-intimidating setting and strives for each guest experience to be positive and inspiring.

April judges on panels for Great Northwest Wine, Winepress Northwest and the San Francisco Chronicle. She enjoys sharing her enthusiasm for great wines and telling the story of Washington wine, in particular.

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Current Rosé style trends

April also shares her insights about everyone’s favorite pink drink. She discusses style trends, why there really is NO Rosé season, price point and she takes us through a tasting of the 2017 Shining Hill Rosé from Col Solare.

The view of Red Mountain vineyards doesn’t get much better than at Col Solare Winery

Stairs to greatness, Col Solare Winery in the heart of Red Mountain AVA

Col Solare translates to Shining Hill

Col Solare’s architecture is a marriage of old and new world

Col Solare Winery tasting room patio is a relaxing way to stay shaded in the warm Red Mountain sun

A spectacular estate 100% Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Shining Hill Rosé. Col Solare translates to Shining Hill

Col Solare Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, 2014 and 2015 vertical. Like most Red Mountain Cabs, cellar these.

The tasting room has a modern, cozy and warm earth tone vibe

Col Solare Winery Vineyard, Red Mountain AVA Washington

Grab a full glass and sit on the patio with a view

The Tranche Pink Pape Rosé stood strong among Provence rosés

2017 Shining Hill Rosé was a stunner at our blind tasting group