Wine Tasting March 27 ’10

Posted at March 25, 2010

was a great weekend for wine and for delightful, high-spirited guests, including Seattleites Shelli (see her very interesting jewelry and art)  and friend Leslie, and psychologist couple Aaron and Jordan. All had wonderful smiles and great laughs that played off each other like old friends, very Festive! Jordan had those soles that carry great quantities of Earth about, which found their way onto our floor, and here she is sweeping them up, but only if I would post this photo on the blog.

That’s Kelly peeking around the corner, who came with Zach, whom Pat and I have known for decades as the guy who checks you in at Harmony Motorworks–well, maybe not decades (he looks way too young) but a long time. I have known for some time that he likes good wine, so it was great to have him visit—FINALLY! Under reciprocity rules, of course we had to charge him our shop rate of $437.68 per hour for pouring wine. So there they are, Kelly and Zach, who rode their bikes all the way from Bellingham, and left around 4:30 for the trip back. Are they Cute or What?

We were also delighted to receive a visit from old friend Martin, his son Chris, and his grandson Ned. Martin’s wife Didy is a wonderful artist who lent our shop an aura of elegance by doing one of our first shows several years ago; see invitation below  (we own the painting!). She now has a show at the Blue Horse Gallery in Bellingham, and we urge all of you to make a point to see her show at the Blue Horse.

Truly, all the wines last week were Above Average, but the clear favorite was the Bonterra McNab Cab ’02, biodynamic and delicious, and everyone’s wine of the day. We still have one or two left…!

Kelly

Shelli                                                              Jordan

Leslie                                          Aaron                                   Kelly                          Zach

Ned                        Chris                  Martin

This week’s wines!

Martorana Insolia White 2008  (Italy)  $16
Lush, aromatic, crisp, and lovely with fish, fowl, or pasta.

La Colline St Jean Vacqueyras VV 06 France WA91 pts
Deep ruby/purple-tinged wine with an opulent mouthfeel. A delicious concoction of black cherries, black currants, cedar, licorice, and bouquet garni emerges from this full-bodied effort.

Montegrossoli Podere Ciona 07 Italy $14
SuperTuscan blend of sangiovese and alicante delivers ripe fruit, spices, and a long, lingering finish.

OS Winery Red ‘06 Washington $16.
Aromas of black cherries and clove with hints of roses. Rich, concentrated and balanced with soft, supple tannins; flavors of cassis, dark chocolate and ripe blackberry are generous but still subtle. This is a graceful wine from its plush, mouth-filling start to its deliciously lingering finish.

Wine Tasting

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