Wine Tasting Easter Saturday April 3

Posted at April 1, 2010

The first thing you need to know is that there is a new batch of TRUFFLES this week! I did sneak one in the Dark of Night (it was amaretto apricot, and all I can say is OMG THIS MAY BE THE BEST THEY HAVE EVER DONE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS IT!)

These truffles that Pat and Janice turn out just keep getting better and better, and part of me is Really Happy about that, but part of me laments the early days when lots of rejects were around that didn’t make the quality cut, and, you know, a guy got a lot of, um, samples. Nowadays you reach for one of these precious ((Pwwweshhhhhuusssss) treasures and are likely to get a good scolding…thus we measure our progress, huh..? All YOU need to know is that this new batch is astonishingly good, and if you haven’t pre-ordered (CALL NOW!) you are probably out of luck, that’s all I’m saying.

Like the arrival of spring birds to mark the changing seasons, we are noticing an uptick in visitors from B&B’s, vacation rentals, and the Willows. There aren’t that many things for visitors to do on the Island on a Saturday (or, let’s face it, any other day of the week…I mean DUH, like that’s the Whole Point of this island!) so it is a treat for us to welcome visitors, tell them all the gossip (we just make it up) , and of course hear stories about their Home Planets: “Oh, you’re from Mars?…and your politicians are mindless idiots, too?…well, I guess it’s just Universal, n’est-ce pa?”

Sean\'s mom, Sean, Elizabeth kim and friend

I REALLY liked all the wines last week. In fact, I have liked all the wines for the last SEVERAL weeks! Our regulars have figured out by now that I am very fond of OS wines made by Bill Owen in Seattle from some of Washington’s finest vineyards. But I think my favorite last week was the La Colline St Jean Vacqueyras 07-–here’s a nice write-up about it, and yes, we still have a few left, and no more to be had)

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This week’s wines:

Kiwi white 04 New Zealand $10
Chardonnay in a crisp and fruity style, with a solid center of kiwi, apple, and lemon twist. Great buy!

Garnacha de Fuego 08 Spain   $8   WA89pts
From 70-year-old Garnacha vines, a glass-coating opaque purple, nose of brooding black cherry and blueberry. Concentrated, ripe, and balanced on the palate; an outstanding value.

Maryhill Cabernet Franc Columbia Valley 05 (Washington) $18
Showing intense tobacco, tar, and leather character, it’s a real powerhouse that cries for a rich and savory food pairing, and with a little fat to evoke the cherry, blackberry, and licorice notes on the finish.

La Spinetta Barbera d’Asti Ca’ di Pian 07   Italy  $20 WA89pts
Offers up plums, dark cherries, herbs and flowers on a rich, mid-weight frame, revealing plenty of length and fine overall balance. The bright, focused acidity of Barbera from Asti comes through on the finish, and the wine is best enjoyed at the dinner table.

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