Wine Tasting February 12 ’11

Posted at February 10, 2011

Hearty congratulations to our friends at Willows Inn and new chef Blaine Wetzel for their recent listing in a New York Times article entitled “10 Restaurants Worth a Plane Ride,” and yes, that means the Whole World! So if you are flying in for a few days from Tokyo or Capetown or Peoria, remember we have a great selection of wines from Washington and around the world!


VALENTINE’S DAY CHOCOLATE PICKUP!
This year Pat and Janice have made “mendiants;” discs of finest  chocolate–dark, milk, and white– studded with nuts and fruit. If you pre-ordered they are ready for pickup. There are a few extras available while they last (so come early!). You will be amazed how well the chocolate, fruit, and nuts complement each other…they are AMAZING!

I think there was general agreement that last week’s wines were all winners! We sold out of the Calera chardonnay, which was just delightful (more on order), with great flavor and masterful restraint with the oak, just enough to fatten the texture.  Our two Italian wines from Palama, down on the heel of the Italian boot ( the Arcangelo Primitivo and the Negroamaro), were both lush and satisfying, And after all that, the Cougar Crest Cab Franc had everyone mmm-ing and smiling. Got lots of the Palama still in stock, highly recommended, and an amazing buy.

For the future, we are exploring the idea of a Friday night tasting starting in April. It would probably involve some simple food items (cured meats, cheese, bread, fruit??) and a few nice wines. If you have ideas or suggestions about encouraging or discouraging that, let us know. Stay tuned for more!

This week’s wines:

Maryhill Reserve Chardonnay 08    Washington   $14
Lovely Topaz color and beguiling aromas of cooked apricot, vanilla, nuts and caramel that continue onto the pleasantly lingering palate.

Massimo Malbec 08 Argentina $10
Big and succulent, with engaging notes of blueberry pie and rich plums that into the spicy, cedary, and floral finish.

Massimo Rioja 08 Spain $10
Tempranillo is a wine with spine; the skins of the grape are thick, the juice is viscous, dark, and delicious. Red fruit tones; raspberry, strawberry, and cherry flavors, with balanced spice, along with a light leathery feel. The wine presently is tight, decanting recommended.

Andrew Will Annie Camarda Syrah 04 Washington
Exceptionally fragrant, with aromas of bacon, blueberry, and violets jumping from the glass. On the palate, ample sweet fruit asserts itself leading to a long, pure finish.


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