Where He Left Me

by Nicole Baart

From Nicole Baart, the bestselling author of Everything We Didn’t Say, comes a twisty, atmospheric suspense novel about a newlywed whose husband disappears, leaving her isolated in Washington’s North Cascades.

College professors Sadie Sheridan and Felix Graham are on sabbatical at Hemlock House, located on a remote mountain homestead established years ago by Felix’s family. When Felix leaves on a work trip but doesn’t return, effectively stranding Sadie on the mountain, her world collapses.

Alone at Hemlock House, frantic Sadie struggles to make sense of what her missing astronomer husband left behind. Forced to confront two mysterious trespassers just as a powerful storm bears down, Sadie and the strangers have no choice but to ride it out together. As conditions worsen and shocking secrets are revealed, Sadie must face whether or not she ever knew the man she married and is she fighting only for her own survival now—or still for the man who promised her the stars?

Where He Left Me is another compelling, emotional thriller from an author who “writes with a poet’s eye for language and a storyteller’s gift for suspense” (William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling author).

Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Mystery Thriller, Audiobook, Fiction, Suspense, Adult

336 pages, Paperback

First published November 4, 2025

About the author

Nicole Baart is the author of eleven novels, including Everything We Didn’t Say (an October 2021 Book of the Month selection and Amazon Editor's pick) and The Long Way Back. Best known for her “race-to-the-finish family dramas” (People), Baart is also the cofounder of a nonprofit and mother of five. She lives in Iowa with her family.

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Reviews

[Linzie (suspenseisthrillingme) · Rating 5 out of 5]

How on earth have I never read a book by Nicole Baart before?! Beautiful, lyrical, and poignant yet also filled with nerve-shredding dread and ominous foreboding, Where He Left Me was a fever-dream of a novel in the best possible way. With deeply developed characters, an isolated setting, and a claustrophobic feel, I fell head over heels for this one from the very first page. You see, not only did the remote homestead feel like yet another character, but the atmosphere that pervaded it rippled with an evocatively described quiet tension. That, however, wasn’t even the best piece of this novel. A moving tale of trauma, loss, and the need to feel seen, it was a tear-jerking story that touched me more than I can say. Don’t get me wrong, there were also plenty of fear-drenched worries and heart-stopping chills, but the two fitted together like a pair of perfectly matched souls.

All in all, this tale of psychological suspense was as close to perfection as you could possibly get. Bringing to mind the underlying feel of Heather Gudenkauf’s The Overnight Guest, there was no way I was putting this book down once I was enveloped in Baart’s immersive storytelling and ratcheting unease. From the compelling characters, who I grew more attached to with every scene, to the twisty, twisty plot, which deceived me at every turn, it was an utter slam dunk in every way. And let me tell you, when I reached that big, giant twist about halfway through, my jaw hit the floor as I whispered “WTF?!” out loud. With long-buried secrets, mysterious dark posts, and an epic love story at its core, the layers to this novel were as awe-inspiring as Baart’s very own prose. All I know is that I’m now a brand-spanking-new fan of this seriously talented author, and can’t wait to read her backlist ASAP. Rating of 5+ stars.

SYNOPSIS:

Sadie Sheridan’s new husband Felix, a professor of planetary sciences, has vowed to never leave her. But when Felix doesn’t return from a work trip, Sadie is stranded at Hemlock House, the remote mountain homestead where her husband grew up. Doubt creeps into Sadie’s heart. Then panic. Where is he?

Scared and alone in a place that feels haunted, Sadie struggles to make sense of what her missing husband left behind. But when she catches strangers lurking around the property, Hemlock House instantly becomes both a sanctuary and a prison. Navigating threats from outside and in, Sadie is forced to confront shocking secrets that leave her questioning whether she really knows Felix at all. As a powerful storm bears down, she must decide: is she fighting only for her own survival now—or for the man who promised her the stars?

Thank you to Nicole Baart and Atria Books for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.

PUB DATE: November 4, 2025

Content warning: missing person, dementia, family estrangement, domestic abuse, gun violence, mention of: maternal death

[L A · Rating 5 out of 5]

"In every world, I'd find you." An epic love story that will pull at your heartstrings. This is breathtaking but the security is soon to unravel.
Sadie and Felix take a break as professors and stay in a cabin in the wilderness that was Felix's homestead, high within the hemlocks is the Hemlock House. A Cozy dynamic getaway leaves Sadie feeling a chill. That's not the only thing that Sadie encounters, but Felix leaves to go on a business trip stranding her. Her anxiety kicks in, as well as feeling alone. The house gives a haunting feel and before long the eyes watching her become two strangers she finds in one of their outbuildings. These two are mysterious and she hesitantly invites them in as a storm is brewing. As the weather rages, they sense the cautious observations and unspoken tension between them. As she rambles through the house, she finds long buried secrets and finds there is more to her husband than she had ever known. A sudden lack of control over their circumstance, the cabin is no longer a haven but also feeling as an intruder.
This is so creepy and not sure I could have pulled off staying there. All the feels for this very anticipated book. This haunted house intensifies so many emotions such as love, loss and a need for forgiveness. We may not know the person we love. The twists are unexpected which ramps this one up to a 5 star...well-written and complex.
Thank you Edelweiss and Atria Books for this incredible ARC.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a slow-burn mystery with a moody, wintry atmosphere that felt perfect for the season. While I appreciated the setting and the gradual build, it took about halfway through for the pace to really pick up—and even then, I never felt fully invested in the story.

The dual timelines didn’t quite work for me, mostly because I found myself far less interested in the past timeline, which pulled me out of the narrative rather than adding tension. There were also moments where I had to suspend disbelief, and some of the story choices just didn’t land the way I’d hoped.

Overall, it wasn’t a bad read, but it never fully came together for me. Solid atmosphere, just an okay execution.

[Barry · Rating 2 out of 5]

This story really didn’t move,you never really get to like or dislike the characters and I just couldn’t stand that a brother would just not be interested in what his sister was up to, just to be sure she wasn’t in danger etc. I didn’t understand why he would excule his wife when he was trying to remove his sister and nephews from a abusive husband and father,just couldn’t relate to anyone in this story,wasn’t any suspense and I was happy when I finished it.

[Renata Annese · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was drawn in by the cover... because let’s be honest, I absolutely judge books by their covers 😅, and this one? Stunning. Moody. Atmospheric. Promising.

And then… it crawled. 🐢

Missing husband. Remote setting. Suspense vibes. I was ready. But instead of urgency and rising tension, we got long walks, inner monologues, and flashbacks. So. Many. Flashbacks. 🫠📖

Your husband disappears… and we’re just… mildly concerned? Where’s the panic? The search parties? The drama? I needed edge-of-my-seat. I got scenic descriptions. 🌲🌫️

By 70% I was committed out of stubbornness.

By 90% I was hate finishing. 🤦‍♀️

I stayed because I had to know what happened to the husband... not because I was thrilled.

It’s marketed as suspense, but the tension felt optional. 😬

2.8 stars... because the cover did more heavy lifting than the plot. 📚✨

[Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill · Rating 4 out of 5]

OH this cover!! It’s absolutely perfect!! See the snow ❄️ on the roof?? The woods?? Yep you guessed it.. one of my favorite type of settings.. snowed in… isolated.. and oh so creepy. Thank you so much @atriabooks @atriathrillers #atriapartner for my gorgeous gifted copy!! 🥰🥰

Pub date is 11/4!! 🥳

Sadie and Felix are just the cutest couple. I loved hearing their backstory leading up to their marriage. Life is great.. until it isn’t. Felix is missing…. Off on a work trip.. he never arrives back home. Did he leave her? Or is something really wrong? 🤔

Okay Felix left our girl Sadie is a very remote home that his family owns. No neighbors.. no friends… nobody around for miles.. and a snowstorm. Then she sees them on the cameras… two strangers… 😳.. on the property..

Snowed in? Remote location? Stranger danger? 😳 LOTS of secrets?? Sign me up! This took a direction that I definitely did not see coming. I really enjoyed how this played out.

[Kristen Lothian · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’m really confused why there’s so many 5 star reviews on this one. I really should’ve DNF’d but was hopeful it was going to come together for me with all the great reviews. The FMC is insufferable and the whole story was based on her stupid decisions and a lying husband? It also really just felt like a million themes attempted: romance, thriller, crime, mystery, sci-fi??? The flashbacks and space talk didn’t add anything to the story. This one really just did not do anything for me.

[Debbie H · Rating 4 out of 5]

4⭐️ I really enjoyed this suspenseful thriller! Set in the mountains of WA, it’s dark and atmospheric.

Sadie Sheridan and her new husband Felix Graham take a sabbatical for his research and her writing at his abandoned mountain homestead, Hemlock House. When Felix fails to return from a work trip, Sadie sets out to find him. The setting is dark, mysterious and a mountain snowstorm adds to the tense storyline.

Two disheveled strange boys, Henry and Finn appear one night at Hemlock House and Sadie is tasked with their care and finding Felix. Who are these boys? How are they connected?

There are several twists to the story. Just when I thought I had it figured out, another twist!
This book held my interest throughout and the ending was a surprise and quite satisfying!

Thanks NetGalley and Atria Books for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Kimberly Belle · Rating 5 out of 5]

In Where He Left Me, Nicole Baart delivers a breathtaking blend of heartache and suspense as a woman’s search for the truth unravels the life she thought she knew. With lyrical prose and a cleverly layered structure, Baart lures you into the wilds of the North Cascades, where a missing husband, a fractured family, and long-buried secrets collide—and love can be the most dangerous illusion of all.

[Ty · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a slow burn thriller that I think ultimately hurt my overall enjoyment. The beginning hooked me and the ending was solid, but everything in between just dragged. I usually enjoy survival thrillers, but this one didn’t hold my attention in the way I wanted it to.

I wasn’t a big fan of the flashback chapters or all the astronomy talk and some parts felt a bit repetitive. I kept waiting for something big to happen…and it never really did. While this didn’t totally work me, I’m curious to try something else from this author.

[Irene Well Worth A Read · Rating 3 out of 5]

Newly married and madly in love, Sadie is anxiously awaiting her husband's return from a business trip to the remote mountain home belonging to his family, where he and Sadie have been staying. When he is late, she is at first disappointed, but later terrified that something has happened to him when he still has not arrived the next day. They haven't fought, his clothes are in the closet, he wouldn't just leave her without telling her, and abandon his belongings... would he? And who is that on the trail cams creeping around in the woods?

When I read the synopsis about being stranded on the mountain with the snowstorm on the way and the trespassers in the woods, I thought this was right up my alley!

The story is told on two timelines, and although the present-day goings on were sometimes suspenseful and chilling It didn't take long before I was getting annoyed with being pulled out of the action when it flipped back to the days when Sadie first met her husband, how they became friends before they dated etc. It was sweet at first, but eventually, I wanted to skim those chapters.
Another thing that irked me was Sadie's response to the whole missing husband thing. She was not, in fact "stranded on the mountain," she had a way to get down, but chose to stay until the storm came. She waited a ridiculous amount of time before reporting her husband missing. I know TV shows and movies claim you need to wait 48 hours to report a missing person, but in reality, there is no such waiting period. She made a point of checking to see if his flight was on time, but had she called the police, they could have easily found out whether or not he ever got on that plane.

So, while I enjoyed the mystery of the present-day plotline, I found some of Sadie's decisions to be unbelievable, and I just wanted to get on with it instead of being constantly interrupted with flashbacks.
This was just an OK read for me. Not bad, not great.

My thanks to Atria Books for the gifted copy.

[Chris · Rating 2 out of 5]

Thank you Atria Books for the advanced copy of Where He Left Me in exchange for my honest thoughts and opinions.

Unfortunately, I felt the execution left much to be desired in this one, as its initial potential quickly dissipated after the first act and never truly recovered. My main issue centered on the female lead, who lacked personality of any kind, making it difficult to feel any empathy for her dire situation. The flashback chapters, which seemed intended to build backstory and connection between her and her husband, failed to establish any genuine relationship between the two characters and felt forced to be quite honest.

These sections, coupled with the heavy focus on constellations and outer space, made those particular chapters feel tedious and slow, often making me want to skip them entirely.

The plot surrounding the missing husband was sidelined early on. The introduction of two unexpected children showing up during the snowstorm added minor intrigue, but it failed to build any substantial mystery. This subplot was frustratingly executed, offering no hints as to why the children appeared or if their presence was connected to anything sinister. The focus remained on surviving the storm rather than establishing any link between the female lead and the boys. By the time the reveal or twist occurred, I was unimpressed, and the final conclusion felt unnecessary.

Overall, the book attempted to be a "domestic thriller" with "isolation" elements but was unsuccessful in executing either trope. My lack of emotional connection to the characters meant that the surrounding plot elements carried very little weight. There were themes surrounding domestic violence that if introduced earlier or in a different way would have led to more of an emotional impact but I can't say this is a book I'd recommend to someone who is looking for the run of the mill thriller.

[Kelli W · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 rounded up. It feels like a crime. This story was a ticking bomb with multiple detonation points. Unfortunately the author picked a few to compound, forgot a few that was left on the burner, and then too swiftly smudged a few together. ALL the pieces are there.

No, I do not get paid to edit books, I do not have a degree in copy editing, book publishing or anything book related.

It's just me. A good story. Definitely read it.

P.S. Just curious, if anyone is tired of reading stories that have everything, all the best pieces are available... but someone keeps forcing puzzle pieces in places they don't fit. It's like an adult needs to step in and say "Enough Tommy"

[Marisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cerebral, twisty, and a read that will have you sleeping with one eye open.

Felix and Sadie have a love story that some would say is written for the stars. Felix is devoted, romantic, and true… Sadie pragmatic, loving and faithful. When Felix goes missing Sadie starts to question it all..

Told from a timeline that flips from before to after Felix is missing the reader is treated to a fast paced, heart pounding novel that makes you want to know more

Nicole Baart writes atmospheric emotional page turner that make you feel like your heart is pounding out of your chest. Loved this novel

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nicole Baart delivers another deeply emotional and quietly haunting story in Where He Left Me. The novel follows Sadie, who retreats with her husband, Felix, to his family’s vacation home Hemlock House, a sprawling estate with an unsettling presence. When Felix leaves for a business trip and doesn’t return on time, Sadie finds herself alone in the house as a storm closes in. Her solitude is soon broken by the arrival of two strangers trespassing on the property, and what unfolds from there is a taut, layered exploration of grief, betrayal, and the secrets we keep.

Told through alternating timelines that trace Sadie and Felix’s relationship from its earliest moments to the tense present, Baart crafts a slow burn suspense that feels both intimate and cinematic. The shifting narrative builds a steady undercurrent of dread, while her lyrical writing grounds the story in emotional realism. As the storm outside grows more violent, the true turbulence lies within Hemlock House—and within Sadie herself—as the truth begins to surface in unexpected and unsettling ways.

Where He Left Me is atmospheric, beautifully written, and psychologically rich. Baart’s signature blend of emotional depth and understated suspense shines here, making this one of those quiet thrillers that lingers long after the final page. If you enjoy character driven mysteries that balance tension with introspection, this is a must read.

[Kara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Excellent cover.

Atmospheric. Can feel the isolation and gorgeous mountain scenery.

Sadie our main point of view, well if i had a dollar for every time I thought Wait, what? Why would you do that or believe that? The naïveté is over the top.

The middle was very sludgy and hard to push through and I’m still thinking about several chapters, what relevance they had….

The ending…..was done well. Emotional. Wrapped up things nicely and definitely helped with getting over the rest.

Thanks to netgalley and Atria books for my advanced electronic reader copy in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

[Madison Follett · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story was mysterious and intriguing throughout the entirety of book. My heart was aching for Henry & Finn the whole time! The panic of not knowing where your husband has disappeared to is also tragic. I wished I would have known a bit more about Gabi throughout the book. All of Felix’s statements about here were very brief and I would have loved to have read stories of how they grew up the best of friends and how Ben ruined everything when he came into her life. Overall, super great!! 3.5 stars

[Babbie · Rating 3 out of 5]

While the ending made it worthwhile, this was one of the SLOWEST burn thrillers I have ever read. The storyline is pretty solid, but just so slow that this became difficult to want to pick up.

[Aleesha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was written by someone who loves words. Someone who loves language and telling stories.

The way Baart puts words together to give us a story that's atmospheric, poignant, and deeply emotional yet at the same time is eerie and ominous and filled with a slow-simmering dread is almost mind-boggling.

I was with Sadie when she was alone, when she was riddled with worry for her missing husband. I was in her body when she felt that spine-tingling sense of dread and loneliness. When she was scared and paranoid. When she felt the cold of the snow storm blowing in and the bleak realization that she was going to have to get through it on her own.

And when she found 2 young boys hiding out in her greenhouse, scared and beaten up and skittish, I was right with them as they formed a tenuous trust in one another.

It's impossible not to be sucked into this story. To not bleed for Henry and Finn's situation.

It doesn't take a genius to figure out who the young boys are and what has happened, but even still - the ending of this novel was gut wrenching and heart-stopping. So many things could have gone so wrong. Some of them did.

I loved this story. Couldn't put it down. If you're in the mood for a wintery thriller that's as cozy as it is spine-shivering, pick this one up. You won't regret it.

[Cayla · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank You Nicole for sending me a copy of your book. This was a really interesting read and super fast paced. I could picture this story in my head as I read it. Being stranded at a house, Your husband is missing when he was supposed to be back from his trip. You start seeing things and people outside watching you from your window, trespassers. What are they doing there? Who are they? Where is her husband? The ending too was crazy.

[Danielle B · Rating 3 out of 5]

WHERE HE LEFT ME is a slow burn mystery/thriller, perfect for the winter season. About halfway in, the pace picked up and it was hard to stop listening to. I thought the audiobook was very well done. I really liked the narration and thought it added to the suspense and made it feel more real. Overall, I would say this was another well written book by Nicole Baart.

Many thanks to Simon & Schuster Audio for my #gifted copy.

[Erin Clemence · Rating 4 out of 5]

Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free, electronic ARC of this novel received in exchange for an honest review.

Expected publication date: Nov. 4, 2025

Sadie and Felix are newlyweds. As college professors, he- planetary sciences and she- English, the two met on their college campus and fell in love instantly. Both came from broken homes and felt that it was destined that they meet and marry, to build the happy, healthy relationship that they did not have growing up. Until the night Felix doesn’t return from a business trip, leaving Sadie alone in Felix’s childhood home, Hemlock House. Before Sadie can alert the police, two boys show up on her doorstep, alone, scared and very obviously abused, so Sadie reluctantly takes them in, putting Felix’s disappearance on the back burner temporarily as she deals with the boys’ needs. But as Sadie starts to uncover more about the young strangers, she starts to wonder if somehow, her husband’s disappearance is connected to the boys’ arrival, and the urgency to find her missing husband intensifies as Sadie fears the worst.

“Where He Left Me” by Nicole Baart is a claustrophobic mystery that takes place in a desolate wilderness cabin, where unexpected storms can spring up out of nowhere and there is no one around for miles. A gripping tale of isolation, heartbreak and not one, but TWO seemingly unrelated mysteries and “Left” had more than enough to keep me engaged right from the start.

Sadie is the sole narrator and the story itself is dual-timeline, told in the current time and years ago, setting the scene for how Felix and Sadie met. Since Felix is gone from almost the beginning of the novel, it was necessary to reveal how the couple met, so that readers could meet the Felix that Sadie loves, and feel a connection with him without him being present.

Nicole Baart is a favourite in the domestic suspense genre although I have, tragically, never read a novel of hers (not yet, anyway). Her writing is stellar, crafting two suspenseful and well-developed plotlines and connecting them in a seamless, free-flowing way. The ending answered every last remaining question and provided solace and satisfaction to all of the characters, while ensuring that the twists and turns made the ending unpredictable until the final chapters.

“Left” is emotional and intriguing, filled with high-octane suspense and unpredictable and unexpected plot twists that managed to come together perfectly. Sadie is a relatable character, and the brothers are heartbreaking and haunted, especially young Finn, instantly forming a rapport with readers. Baart has delivered a powerful story that will connect with readers in all the right ways.

[Stephanielikesbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this one!

This thriller read is atmospheric and suspenseful, and is set in a remote house in the mountains during a winter storm. The isolation and remoteness are so well described as is the stormy weather.

The main character, Sadie, is so likable and relatable, gutsy while vulnerable. I enjoyed the way the author told the story through the present timeline of Sadie, whose husband, Felix, has disappeared, and she has to use her wits to survive alone during the storm and deal with suspicious strangers lurking on her property, and the past storyline of how Sadie and Felix met and fell in love. I enjoyed the astronomy and Shakespeare references.

The pacing was good and I liked the way the tension built over the course of the novel. The reveal toward the end was well done and the ending and epilogue were very satisfying. The relationship elements of the story made for a heartfelt read.

I really liked how this read was both heartfelt and suspenseful.

Thanks to the publisher for this complimentary digital copy. All opinions are my own.

[Darinda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sadie is waiting for her new husband, Felix, to return from a business trip to their remote cabin.

Where He Left Me is told from Sadie’s point of view using dual timelines, past and present. The past timeline is when Sadie and Felix met, and the present is her currently alone in their cabin. As she worries about her husband not returning when expected and an approaching storm, she discovers two strangers on her property.

Where He Left Me is haunting and emotional. An atmospheric and tense domestic thriller.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.

[Lauren Self]

DNF for now .. I may come back to this later - idk if it was the pressure of finishing this before pub date or what but it was boring to me and I have too many anticipated reads to keep picking it up right now. I’ll keep it on my shelf though ❤️

[DAISY READS HORROR · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really loved the winter vibes of the story. I also enjoyed reading about the stars 🌟 at night.

This story had enough suspense to hold my interest.

[Nicole Tatarzycki · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was not a thriller. It also had many chapters that talked about the past that were boring and completely unnecessary

[BookNightOwl · Rating 3 out of 5]

First time reading from this author. I found this story interesting and I enjoyed the characters that were introduced I gave this book a 3.5

[Sam Fox · Rating 2 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the opportunity to read Where He Left Me by Nicole Baart.

Sadie and her husband, Felix, are living in a remote mountain homestead where Felix grew up. Felix leaves on a work trip and doesn't come home at the scheduled time. Meanwhile, a storm is coming and Sadie is increasingly worrying over her husband's wellbeing as well as her safety.

This story reminds me of bowling. The pins are positioned correctly on the opposite side of the lane. The bowling ball rolling towards its target and looses steam and slows down. Ends up veering off to the side in the gutter.

The two timelines are unnecessary. The past takes you out of the thriller present timeline. It doesn't advance the story in any way. The thriller part of the story dragged way too much. Sadie's character in general is confusing... I don't understand the core of the character and feel following her the whole time hurt the story. This is heavily relying on misinformation due to lack of communication. It's supposed to be for shock factor but it just irritated me more.

Overall, I was disappointed and underwhelmed with the pacing, plot, characters and ending. That ending alone... we're supposed to be relieved. I just felt this was not the proper build up for this type of ending.

[shannon (books by the glass) · Rating 2 out of 5]

while I can appreciate an atmospheric, cabin in the woods in a storm mystery, this one didn’t hit for me 😩 it felt very surface level when it came to the actual thriller elements, and I just wanted so much more from the “twists!”

sadie is home alone in the woods with a blizzard on its way when two things happen simultaneously… her husband never returns home from his work trip, and two teenage boys show up looking for asylum - are these two events somehow connected? 👀

henry and finn were the heroes and the highlights of this book - and I wanted to know so much more about their upbringing and resilience that brought them to sadie’s doorstep. the flashbacks were of sadie and felix’s love story - and while it was cute, it didn’t advance the plot whatsoever… I kept thinking something from their past was going to make a reappearance but nope 🤡

and can we talk about all of the random space information dumps? I get that felix was an astrology professor, but why did we need to know about every galaxy? one or two dialogues about work would have been fine, but this was firmly overkill…

I wasn’t fairly motivated to finish this one, but I’m still glad I read it regardless…

rating: 2.5 stars
wine pairing: columbia valley riesling