DRINKS WITH
DREW BLEDSOE

Virtual Experiences unlike any other with

96 Points by The Wine Advocate

For former NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe, his field of dreams always extended beyond the stadium turf—all the way back to the Walla Walla Valley, his hometown. During his 14 year career, Drew had his eyes set on his post-game plan and upon his retirement in 2007, he 'double backed' and returned home to plant his original estate vineyard, McQueen, on the southern end of the Walla Walla Valley AVA. The following year, in 2008, Drew and his wife, Maura, launched Doubleback as an estate-focused winery with the goal to produce world-class cabernet sauvignon. To make his dream a reality, Drew hired Josh McDaniels away from Figgins Family Wine Estates where he trained for over a decade. Josh, now President & Director of Winemaking, is also a Walla Walla native, was named a “Game Changer of Washington Wine” by Wine Enthusiast and has most recently earned Doubleback’s highest rating with 97 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. Since the very first release—the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon—Doubleback has received numerous accolades including a spot on the Wine Spectator Top 100 List.

The vision for Doubleback remains a premium, estate driven, wine experience, completely focused on quality. To further assist that vision, Drew and Josh have concentrated on developing individually distinct vineyard sites within the Walla Walla Valley AVA that now include four select vineyards—McQueen, Bob Healy, Flying B, and LeFore—and each bring a unique characteristic to the final blend. In early 2017, Doubleback also broke ground on a new winery facility that saw its inaugural vintage in 2018 on the Flying B estate.

To Drew, Maura, Josh, and the team, wine is not just about drinking enjoyment but also a compelling, layered experience. It is something to be shared and enjoyed; it’s about romance, friendship, nature, good conversation and fellowship. They are committed to using only the most sustainable, superlative viticulture, and winemaking practices to ensure that Doubleback is one of the best experiences you will have.

GIFT: WINE

EXPERIENCE: 1 HR

SHIPPING: 3 WEEKS

AVAILABLE IN: U.S.

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Curated Tasting Gifts

Elizabeth Chardonnay | 750ml
Elizabeth Chardonnay. Named after Drew’s grandmother, this wine is a stunning representation of Burgundy, the wine’s inspiration. Old world style with new world class, this is one of the best Chardonnays in the purple cork portfolio.
Doubleback Cabernet Sauvignon | 750ml | 96 Points
Saturated dark ruby. Ultra-sexy, juicy, ripe raspberry, with notes of vanilla and toasty oak. Rich, velvety, and an absolutely intense mid-palate weight that is so pleasing. Cocoa, baking spices, and a lengthy, mouthwatering finish with soft and rich tannin.
These new wines are offered in very limited releases exclusively to purple cork clients.
Doubleback is only offered on an allocated basis to allocation members and friends of purple cork.

Tasting Experts

Drew Bledsoe

Doubleback Co-founder | Website

During his 14 year career, Drew Bledsoe had his eyes set on a post-game plan. Upon his retirement in 2007, he returned to his hometown, Walla Walla, to plant his original estate vineyard, McQueen, on the southern end of the Walla Walla Valley AVA. Drew played in four Pro Bowls, is in the Patriots Hall of Fame, and was in the top 10 overall for a number of QB statistics upon his retirement. Today Drew and Maura have four children, and happily reside in the Northwest.

Josh McDaniels

CEO & Director of Winemaking | Website

Josh has been named a "Game Changer of Washington Wine", a "Washington Prodigy", and a "Top 40 Under 40 Tastemakers of America" from Wine Enthusiast magazine.

Discover Walla Walla Valley

The Walla Walla Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area located within Washington state and extending partly into the northeastern corner of Oregon. The wine region is entirely included within the larger Columbia Valley AVA.