French vs. Washington Wine Tasting plus a Trip to Chateau Ste. Michelle and Alexandria Nicole Cellars Woodinville

Is it Spring Yet?

French vs. Washington Wine Tasting

French vs. Washington Wine Tasting

2008 Domaine des Malandes Petit Chablis**+ seashells, lemon

2005 Chateau Branda, Puisseguin St. Emilion, Bordeaux*** cassis, pepper, lilacs

2007 Chateau Bellevue, Fronsac, Bordeaux*** black fruit, blackberries

2005 Red Sky Syrah***+ pepper, jam

2006 Red Sky Cabernet Sauvignon***+ currants, black cherry

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Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville

Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville

2009 Ethos Reserve Merlot***+ cherries, spice

2009 Cold Creek Cabernet Franc*** black currant, clove

2008 Malbec*** raspberries, plum

2010 Viognier*** tropical fruit, floral

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Alexandria Nicole Cellars, Woodinville

Alexandria Nicole Cellars, Woodinville

2010 Reserve Viognier***+ citrus, melon

2009 Petit Verdot*** black currants, blackberries

2009 Malbec**+ chalk, wet stones

2009 Block 17 Syrah***+ plum, smoke ,cedar

Alexandria Nicole Cellars, Woodinville

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Around Town…

Lombardi’s Everett Waterfront - Happy Hour - Bianco Chicken Pizza

Lombardi’s Everett Waterfront - Happy Hour - Baked Tuscan Bread

Lombardi’s Everett Waterfront - Happy Hour - Spaghetti and Meatballs

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Snohomish Beer & Wine Specialty Shop

Snohomish Beer & Wine Specialty Shop - Artichoke Dip

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Fuller O'Riley's Irish Pub - Lake Stevens

Fuller O'Riley's Irish Pub - Lake Stevens

Fuller O'Riley's Irish Pub - Lake Stevens

Fuller O'Riley's Irish Pub - Lake Stevens - Fish and Chips

Fuller O'Riley's Irish Pub - Lake Stevens - Taco Tuesday

Enjoyed the tacos – very good

Home Cooking…

Cooking at Home - Braised Lamb, Mushroom Risotto with Rainbow Carrots - Braised Lamb Ragu made with Sojen Cellars Jolly Roger Port

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