Lummi Island Wine Tasting June 4 ’11

Posted at June 3, 2011

Last weekend was of course Memorial Day Studio Tour. Weather was pretty good, the crowds were out, and we had celebrated the opening of Ryan Wildstar’s show (and the continuation of Mary Beth’s photos) Friday night to a small but festive group of friends and family.

REMINDER: This Sunday is the second in our series of wine tastings with Ryan: A Nose is a Nose is a Nose Component Tasting, Sunday, June 5th, 2-4pm  $20 (filling quickly, register now!)

A look at how wine and wine-making is influenced by terroir (soil composition) and typicity (the degree to which a wine reflects its varietal origins). To enhance the experience, we will assess a variety of wines side-by-side with an assortment of herbs, spices, rock composites, fruits, etc. that exemplify the components often reflected in the nose and on the palate. We will also talk about the basics of Biodynamic and Organic wine-making. Enjoyed with: 2 Whites,  3 Reds, and a dessert wine of different varietals from various wine regions. Surprise pairings with each wine (one pairing MIGHT be a new batch of truffles….!)


Interesting lighting on the trunk of one of the alders outside the shop in last weekend’s sunshine…yellow moss…??

Great wines for the tour last weekend. Still have some of the great bargains from Black Oak, the pinot noir from Italy and the Chardonnay from Lodi for $7, both entirely drinkable, wines to put away by the caseload for a rainy day. Or a sunny day. Or even better, a summer evening on the deck. Actually all of the wines last weekend were chosen from our “Best Buys” of the year so far, so the one thing they all had in common was overdelivering for their humble prices. Which is a Good Thing.

Well, it’s late, and time to turn in. The evening started tonight with the presentation at the Grange (Lummi Island’s unofficial Town Hall) by Nicole Foss  from the website Automatic Earth. She talked nonstop for 90 minutes barely pausing for breath, and it was all very interesting (despite the unpleasant hissing and popping microphone). Check out the website for further info on how you can be ready for the BIG part of the financial collapse, which she says is yet to happen, and a lot of other really interesting ideas about energy and finance.

two more couples drawn to our shores by the Willows!

are these guys cute or what?

This week’s wines:

Overstone sauvignon blanc ’10    New Zealand      $10 vibrant aromas of gooseberry, citrus and melon notes with flavors of guava and passion fruit followed through with crisp, vibrant acidity.

Castle Rock pinot noir ’09 California $10 Bright aromas of ripe raspberry, cherry, tea, and herbal spice; on the palate smooth with a silky texture and mild tannins, with flavors of black cherry, plum and spice.

Castellare di Tonda Chianti ’08 Italy $10 A pretty good value in Chianti– one that has a lot of fruit and charm for the price. Try this, and ask yourself if you don’t need a case around for quick pasta dinners!

Lost River Nooksack Redd  ‘08   Washington      $18 Our friends at Lost River make this special blend of cab, merlot, and cab franc to benefit the Nooksack River Salmon Enhancement Administration…a worthy cause, AND it’s DELICIOUS!

Wine Tasting

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