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Monthly Archives: December 2013
Woodinville Wine Honors (5th vintage, 2013)
Enjoy what is the gift of the wineman’s fifth to ya! It’s been another crazy year for wine in Woodinville, despite the catcalls and dire predictions of two shitty cold years of harvests. More wineries than ever are populating the … Continue reading
Coyote Canyon Winery 2010 sangiovese
When it comes to “insider” knowledge about Washington’s grape growers, the first names that come to mind are Mike Sauer (Red Willow), Dick Boushey (Boushey), John Williams (Kiona), Alec Bayless (Sagemoor Farms), and Associated Vintners (Harrison Hill). While these visionaries … Continue reading
Lake Chelan Winery 2009 Rivers Bend cabernet sauvignon
Tasted at 56-67 degrees on the IR temp gun. Color: dark garnet. Nose/flavors: plum, blackberry, raspberry, black licorice. Mouthfeel: full-bodied. Tail trail: 11 seconds. Alcohol: 13.8%. Rivers Bend Vineyard (“originally planted in the early ’50’s”). BWN-WA-323. Power: 3/5. Balance: 2/5. … Continue reading
Tenor Wines 2011 Columbia Valley chardonnay
Tasted at 57-63 degrees on the IR temp gun. Color: glistening gold. Nose: honey crisp, peach cobbler, Sunday morning oj, ripe pear. Mouthfeel: medium-bodied. Tail trail: 10+ seconds. Flavors: orange, peach, Lancome Translucence facial powder, lemon, vanilla, cantaloupe. Smooth and … Continue reading
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Helix By Reininger 2007 Stillwater Creek Vineyard sangiovese
Tasted at 60-68 degrees on the IR temp gun. Color: purple-magenta. Nose: smoked meat locker, black cherry. Mouthfeel: medium-bodied. Tail trail: 11 seconds. Flavors: cherry, red licorice. Paired nicely with world-class chili. Alcohol: 14.2%. Columbia Valley AVA. No new oak. … Continue reading
Kiona Vineyards 2004 Reserve Red Mountain sangiovese
Tasted at 55-63 degrees on the IR temp gun. Color: ruby with brick wall. Nose: cherry, cigar box, leather, raspberries. Mouthfeel: medium bodied. Tail trail: 9 seconds. Flavors: cherry liquor, lavender, potpourri, chocolate dust, allspice. Decent pairing with world-class chili. … Continue reading
Josh Cellars 2011 cabernet sauvignon (California)
Tasted at 64-66 degrees on the IR temp gun. Color: clean garnet-dark magenta. Nose: hi-toned blackberry, raspberry, red currant, black feathers. Mouthfeel: supple, full-bodied. Tail trail: 6 seconds. Flavors: flat blackberry, black raspberry, red fruits, pothole tannins. Alcohol: 13.9%. North … Continue reading
Trouvaille Winery 2007 Red Mountain merlot
Tasted at 58-62 degrees on the IR temp gun. Color: magenta with ruby edges. Nose: black cherry, blackberry. Mouthfeel: full-bodied. Tail trail: a persistent 10 seconds. Flavors: red currant, huckleberry, cherry, red plum, sweet cedar, rustic brown spices. Great with … Continue reading
Northwest Wine Academy 2010 Columbia Valley merlot
Tasted at 58-60 degrees on the IR temp gun. Color: magenta. Nose: smoky black cherry. Mouthfeel: medium-bodied. Tail trail: 7 seconds. Flavors: plush black cherry, black raspberry. Good with Snohomish River silver salmon bake. Alcohol: 14.2%. Made by passionate winemakers … Continue reading
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