10/10/10 Sojen Cellars Everett the Crush is on…

Sunday afternoon we joined Max and Jen Jensen’s and a group of friends at Sojen Cellars winery located in Everett, Washington. Max just made the trip from Eastern Washington wine country with a truck full of syrah and Viognier grapes. Our job was to clean the equipment, keep the winery clean, crush the grapes, and press the Viognier.

The non glamorous part of wine making is the cleaning. Cleaning and sweeping, over and over again…

Pressing the Viognier was a blast, work but fun. Watching the must (juice) flow into the bucket was interesting. Some folks were taking the grape press cake ( skins after pressing) home to compost.

Most of the evening we spent crushing the syrah, by the way the grapes were delicious. Can’t wait to taste Sojen Cellars 2010…

Value Weekend Wine Tasting at Wicked Cellars, Everett Washington



This Friday at Wicked Cellars, Everett we tasted a nice selection of wines from Dusty Cellars Winery, Camano Island. Dusty Cellars Winery was founded in September, 2006. They are a family owned and operated winery. Dusty Cellars Winery is a boutique winery that produces on average of 700 cases per year.
The tasting room is open the first weekend of each month.

Friday October 8, 2010
Dusty Cellars Winery
360.387.2171
http://www.dustycellars.net/

2008 Dusty Cellars Semi-Dry Riesling** citrus, minerals

2009 Dusty Cellars Rose’**+ stone fruit, spice, mouth feel

2008 Dusty Cellars Spartan***:-) leather, cherries, tobacco, plums

2007 Dusty Cellars Cabernet Franc***:-) milk chocolate, vanilla

2007 Dusty Cellars Syrah***:-) tobacco, spice, light mouthfeel

2008 Dusty Cellars Leonidas Syrah****:-) dark fruit, jam, spice, tannins

Saturday October 9, 2010

Wicked Cellars hosted Darrin Burgess from the Unique Wine Company. Darrin dug deep through Unique’s extensive cellars of Spanish wines and found an array of vale packed wines.

Naveran 2007 Cava Brut Reserva** dry, fruity, clean

2007 Hermanos del Villar Oro de Castilla Verdejo** great fruit, mango, tart

2007 Bodegas Beronia Crianza** red fruit, spice, cherry

2001 Rioja Bordon Gran Reserva 2001*** spice, polished, will age well

2009 Bodega la Cartuja “La Cartuja” Priorat***+:-) minerals, lavender, blueberry, spice

Gonzalez Byass NV Amontillado “Vina AB”**+ nice nose, almonds, hazelnuts

A Monday night at Cristiano’s Pizza etc. Maysville, Washington

Cristiano’s Pizza etc.***
Marysville, Washington

360.653.8356

The best thing about Cristiano’s is the value (*** for value). For instance a personal size pizza and their salad combo will run you under $9. You get your choice of toppings for the pizza, and you can choose any salad off their menu.

Talking about their salads the Mediterranean salad is a mound of romaine, topped with black olives, tomatoes, and herb vinaigrette. The spinach salad is a spinach leaves, chopped bacon, and sliced mushrooms served with a small silver dish of warm vinaigrette. These salads are huge, enough for two people to split...

Pizza Works*** sausage, salami, canadian bacon, pepperoni, black olives, green peppers, onion

Lasagna** meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella

Backed Spaghetti and Meatballs** Spaghetti, Meatballs, mozzarella

Pesto Chicken**** red and green peppers, red onion, grilled chicken, pesto

Mediterranean salad*** romaine, black olives, tomatoes, vinaigrette

Spinach salad*** spinach, bacon, mushrooms, vinaigrette

Food always tastes best with friends and wine

Great Weekend of Wine Tasting and Dining Out

Friday Wine Tasting at Wicked Cellars Everett was with Lars Sorensen of Cascade Trade. Saturday Tim's Staff Wine Picks Tasting to Stretch Your Dollar and Please Your Palate. Later Saturday we tasted Max and Jen’s of Sojen Cellars Everett new Family Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Andrew Joel. Sunday we were off to Woodinville Washington tasting wine and trying a new restaurant.

Wicked Cellars, Everett Washington 

It is always a treat when wine tasting with wines from Lars of Cascade Trade. He always shares the very best value wines and the best deals.

This Friday they are tasting wines for club members only in the "back room" also with wines from Lars Sorensen and Cascade Trade.

Domaine Rosier Blanquette de Limoux 2007, France** grapefruit finish

Aveleda Alvarhino 2009, Portugal** fruit, light sour candy

Vega Murillo Tinta de Toro 2008 Toro, Spain** slate

Chateau de Montfaucon "Baron Louis" Cotes du Rhone 2006, France*** :-) coco, currents

Sigla 4 Quatrovinos Maipo Valley 2008, Chile*** fruity, earth

Starry Night "Tom Feeney Ranch" Russian River Zinfandel Sonoma 2006, California*** cedar box, white pepper

Saturday was Tim's Staff Wine Picks Tasting to Stretch Your Dollar and Please Your Palate. Tim and the staff did a fine job picking wines for us to taste.

2008 Ogier Heritages Cotes du Rhone Blanc** light fruit

Villa Castello Terre di Chieti IGT Chardonnay 2008*** tropical fruit

Ogier 2007 Heritages Cotes du Rhone Rouge*** coffee, black cherry

Haystack Needle Sangiovese, Columbia Valley*** :-) raspberry, plum, dried fruit

Cayalla 2004 RTW, Columbia Valley*** :-) red fruit, soft tannins

2008 Predator Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi** bacon, juicy, BBQ sauce

Sojen Cellars Everett Washington 

Next we made it over to Sojen Cellars to taste Max and Jen Jensen’s new Family Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Andrew Joel. Max was in Eastern Washington picking up grapes, Jen was holding down the fort.

Sojen Cellars "The Movie" 

2007 Andrew Joel Cabernet Sauvignon**** slate, chocolate, balance, young needs air

Sunday was a fun day of tasting wine in Woodinville, Washington. Our plan was to visit tasting rooms and wineries we been to before. We tasted some great Washington State wines from Zerda Cellars, Otis Kenyon, Covey Run, Amavi, Pepper Bridge Winery, Mark Ryan and club wine from Alexandria Nicole Cellars. We finished off the day Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant.

10/03/2010 Woodinville Wine Tasting Movie 

Zerba Cellars
http://www.zerbacellars.com/

2007 Walla Walla Valley ‘Wild Z’ Red Table** earth, olive

2006 Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon*** dried currents, mint, dark cherries

2006 Walla Walla Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon*** white pepper, sweet tobacco, tannins

2007 Walla Walla Valley Malbec*** granite, spices, huckleberry

2007 Columbia Valley Barbera*** pepper, jam

2006 Walla Walla Valley Syrah Port*** vanilla

Otis Kenyon
http://www.otiskenyonwine.com/
When you visit ask about how they got their name…

2006 Cabernet Sauvignon*** cherry, cinnamon

2006 Merlot** tart cranberries, smoke

2007 Matchless Red*** light fruit, pepper, bright

2007 Syrah**** balance, slate

Covey Run
Nice new bright tasting room

2006 Quail Merlot** berry

2005 Reserve Merlot** raspberry, hard finish

2006 Quail Cabernet Sauvignon** ripe fruit, currant

2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon** dried cherries

2007 Quail Syrah** light berries

2006 Reserve Syrah*** fruit candy, light

Amavi
http://www.amavicellars.com/

2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley**** dark fruit, wild berries, herbs, spice

2007 Syrah Walla Walla Valley**** fruit, blueberries, minerals

Pepper Bridge Winery
http://www.pepperbridge.com/

2007 Merlot Walla Walla Valley**** flowers, chocolate

2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley**** blackberries, black cherry, tannins

2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley**** minerals, earth, elegant, tannins

Mark Ryan Winery
http://www.markryanwinery.com/

2008 Viognier Columbia Valley**** tropical fruit, stone fruit, minerals, balance

2008 Chardonnay Columbia**** mouth feel, acidity, mandarin, peaches

2008 The Dissident Red*** laid back, black cherry, leather

2008 Wild Eyed Syrah Red Mountain**** leather, wet tobacco, spice, pepper

2008 Crazy Marry Mourvedre Red Mountain*** red meat, tar

2007 Lonely Heart Cabernet Sauvignon **** dark plum, pepper, black olive, tannins

Alexandria Nicole Cellars
http://www.alexandrianicolecellars.com/
Club wine tasting.

2009 Shepherds Mark*** white peaches, crisp, mouth feel

2007 Duck Press Red**** black cherries, minerals

2008 Malbec*** cassis, tangy, light chalk

2008 Members Only**** cherry, fruit, chewy

Mazatlan Restaurant
http://www.mazatlanwa.com/
A great place to finish a wine tasting adventure…

Fajita Salad*** steak, avocado, tomatoes, cheddar

Chicken Burrito***

What a weekend. Some very good wine tasted. I think my personal favorite was the Pepper Bridge Winery 2007 Merlot Walla Walla Valley. Mazatlan Restaurant was a nice surprise. Mexican food after tasting wine? I don’t know but it worked…

Friday Wine Tasting, Appetizers and Music – The Sequel and Saturday's Lombardi's Small Bits - Choose Your Adventure Wine Tasting...

Click on the picture to see movie 

Wicked Cellars

Yes it’s another Wine Tasting at Wicked Cellars, Everett Washington. We were treated this Friday by having Kevin Correll winemaker and owner of Barrage Cellars on hand to share his passion.

Kevin has long been interested in wine and spent years in home wine-making before a two-year stint with David and Linda Lowe at Wineglass Cellars in Yakima Valley. Next came his U.C. Davis degree in wine-making and then finally the birth of Barrage Cellars.

Why the name Barrage Cellars? Since the winery started out in Kevin's garage before moving to a barn, the name "Barrage" just came naturally.

Barrage Cellars is located in Woodinville, Washington in the Woodinville Warehouse District. They are one of the 27 other wineries and tasting rooms in the district.

You could say that Kevin's the "new guy' in the famous Woodinville Warehouse District, but his first vintage, the 2005 "Alias" Cabernet Franc earned an "Outstanding" from the Seattle Wine Awards as did his 2006 Cabernet Franc "Secret Weapon." His Nuclear Chardonnay received a "Silver" from both the Seattle and San Francisco Wine Awards where his Trifecta Merlot earned "Bronzes" in each event. Finally his 2008 Riesling recently earned an "Outstanding Award of Excellence" from the Seattle Wine Awards.

2008 "Nuclear Blonde" Chardonnay, Conner Lee Vineyard*** pear, pineapple, smooth

2009 Rosi** not your typical rose more like red wine, good drinker, stone fruit

2007 "Trifecta" Merlot, Columbia Valley** deep ruby, currant, black fruit, try some hard aged cheese with it

2007 "Double Barrel" Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley*** red fruit, anise, pencil lead, try some hard salami

2009 Riesling, Yakima Valley*** apricot, peach, citrus, well balance, sweet

Our next stop was Lombardi’s Neighborhood Italian, Everett Washington. Not a big surprise we go there quit often. Lombardi’s has the best happy hour and small plate menu. We shared their roasted garlic and olive oil, seared Ahi tuna carpaccio (my favorite), chicken skewers.

Click on the picture to see movie

Sojen Cellars Woodrush

From there we headed to Sojen Cellars, Everett Washington. Tonight was their release party for their new Family Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Andrew Joel. Performing for the release party was Woodrush, Kelly, Jim and Leland weave wonderful harmonies and fun upbeat rhythms. Complimentary appetizers provided Buck's American Café. We have not been disappointed by any of the talent playing at Sojen Cellars this summer.

 A great time was had by all…

Lombardi's Neighborhood Italian Restaurant

Saturday's Lombardi's Neighborhood Italian Restaurant Everett Wine and Small Bits - Choose Your Adventure Wine Tasting...

Wine tasting events, especially when paired with food are a fun way to try different combination and taste. Lombardi’s of Everett has come up with a affordable wine pairing called Wine and Small Bits. Saturday we were treated to something a little different. Six wines, three each white and red and a plate of cheeses, fruits and meats. We were to try different combinations of wines and foods, then have conversation about how they match. What fun…

Cheeses, fruits and meats plate

The Food

Cheeses: Oregon Blue Cheese with honey, Smoked Gouda, Cambozola, Flagship Cheddar and Fresh Ricotta with sun dried tomatoes

The Meats

Prosciutto and Chocolate infused Salami

The Fruits

Grapes, Strawberries, Peaches and Apples

The Wines

Six wines, three each white and red

Zenato Pinot Grigio*** soft, smooth

2009 Tenuta Sant’Antonio Scaia Bainca** jasmine, pineapple, grapefruit

Zardeto Prosecco** citrus, light, smooth

2009 Allegrini Valpolicella** cherries

2008 Falesco Vitiano** light body, tannins

2007 Novelty Hill Red Table Wine** black cherries, spice

Food always tastes best with friends and wine

Eastern Washington Wine Country – Prosser, Benton City and Paterson Washington

Thursday September 16, 2010 - Good day of tasting wine.

Tomorrow our friends from Seattle will be joining us for their first Washington Wine Country tasting tour. We will be their tour guides for this long weekend. Having arrived a day ahead to pave the way, we stopped for Meat and Cheese Antipasto Plate*** at Willow Crest, tasted wine at Apex Cellars said hi to Denise who we meet in June at the Tuscany Rustic Italian Bistro Apex wine dinner, hosted by Master Sommelier Angelo Tavernaro. Our next stop was Milbrandt Vineyars, Gamache Vintners, and Olsens Estates. After tasting wine it was time for a little food, so off to Whitstran Brewing Co***. Later in the day we stopped Johnnys Pizza Stone and Pub*** for a great pizza, nice to meet you Angele...

Willow Crest Meat and Cheese Antipasto Plate

Johnny’s Pizza Stone and Pub

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Friday September 17, 2010 - Our Washington State wine tasting begins in earnest.

Our friends arrived around noon and we had lunch at Wine O’Clock, tasted wines from Bunnell Family Cellars, Olsen Estates, Airfield Estates, Willow Crest, Coyote Canyon and Apex Cellars. For dinner we ate at Picazo 7Seventeen, historical downtown Prosser. Good Times…

Wine O’Clock

Lunch at Wine O’Clock

Artisan Pizza

Artisan Pizza*** pear, bacon, green onion, olive oil and age white cheddar

Goat Cheese Appetizer

Goat Cheese Appetizer*** goat cheese and sliced croutons, lavender infused honey, garden melon

Meat and Cheese Antipasto Plate

Meat and Cheese Antipasto Plate***

Flights of Bunnell Family Cellars

2008 Grenache*** herbs, violets

2007 Mourvedre** pepper

2007 Petite Sirah** currents, blackberrys

2007 Lia**** berries, spices, soft tannins

2007 A Pic*** toast, plums, spice

2007 Vif*** spicy, ripe plum

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Next stop Olsen Estates It was good to see Linda. We also said good bye and good luck to one of the staff who was going in to the Navy this week.

Olsen Estates

2008 Olsen Estates Blanc des Coteaux** melon

Olsen Estates 2007 Chardonnay*** big, bright and lively

Olsen Estates 2007 Rouge des Coteaux*** ripe berries, leather

Olsen Estates 2007 Merlot*** barrel aged for 16 months in 75% new French oak

Olsen Estates 2006 Syrah*** aromas of dark fruit

Olsen Estates 2008 Merlot** minerals, berries

Olsen Estates 2008 Edyth Mae Vineyard Syrah*** dark cherries, currants, fine tannins

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Airfield Estates Prosser Washington

Next door is Airfield Estates. If it wasn’t for buying wine it could be walked. A few visits ago there were folks carrying cases of wine back to their hotel. They were still smiling…

Airfield Estates

2008 Merlot*** black cherries, coca, long finish

2008 Cabernet Sauvignon*** pencil lead, currents

2008 Malbec*** spices, lavender

2008 Aviator*** oak, smoke, violets

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Around the corner is Willow Crest

Willow Crest

Willow Crest

2007 Merlot*** fruit forward

2006 Syrah*** jammy, dark berries

2007 Grenache** light fruit

2007 Mourvedre**** clover, anise

2008 Cab Franc**** not released, spice, pepper

2007 Syrah*** pepper, allspice

Jerry, Janet, Cam and Irish at Willow Crest Photographer unknown

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Our next stop is The Loft, but first we check out the private park across the street.

Yellow Rose Nursery Park

The Loft Prosser Washington

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Coyote Canyon

Coyote Canyon

2004 Sangiovese*** rich, jammy

2008 Primitivo**** warm, spice

2008 Tres Cruces*** fruit, cinnamon

2008 Cabernet Sauvignon*** spice, pepper, tannins

2005 Bozak Reserve** port nose, over ripe fruit

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Apex Cellars


Apex Cellars

2008 Ascent Red Blend*** light cedar, spice

2007 Bridgman Cabernet Sauvignon** sweet berries

2006 Merlot** vanilla, light smoke

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Dinner time at Picazo 7Seventeen


Picazo 7Seventeen

Pear Sopa

Sopa del Dia*** pear, creamy

Duck Flat Bread

Flat Bread*** duck, spinach, shallots


Clams Picatta

Clams Picatta** steamed Manilla Clams with artichokes and capers, in a white wine, lemon butter sauce



Seafood Pasta Paella

 Seafood Pasta Paella**** saffron rice with clams, mussels, shrimp, fish and calamari


Firecracker Prawn Fettuccini

Firecracker Prawn Fettuccini*** prawns sautéed with garlic, and harissa chill paste


Chicken Breast Pasta

Chicken Breast Pasta*** Roasted chicken breast, orecchiette pasta, grapes and walnuts with creamy curry sauce

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Saturday September 18, 2010 - Great day of tasting
Made our way to the Red Mountain AVA. First tasting was at Terra Blanca Winery, then lunch at Col Solare. Next we tasted wines from Tapleil Wines, and then on to Hightower Cellars were they were crushing Merlot!!!!!! From Hightower we stopped at Hedges Family Estates were the wine maker Pete Hedges was on hand. Fidelitas was our next stop. Our last stop was at Kiona Vineyard Winery, soom of the oldest vines on Red Mountain. Dinner this evening was at Tuscany Rustic Italian Bistro, always good to see Susanne, Jessie and Malone again.

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Terra Blanca Winery

Terra Blanca Winery Photo by Cam S.

Terra Blanca Winery Photo by Cam S.

2007 Viognier**


2007 Reserve Roussanne*** big flavor


2008 Arch Terrace Sauvignon Blanc** grassy, grapefruity


2007 Arch Terrace Chardonnay**


2007 Block 5 Chardonnay**

2006 Arch Terrace Merlot** currents


2005 Estate Reserve Merlot** smooth finish


2005 ONYX** dark, with fruit


2006 ONYX** cherry


2006 Arch Terrace Cabernet Sauvignon** fruit, cherries


2005 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon*** dark cherries, light ceder


2004 Winemakers Barrel Select Syrah** laid back, peach


2004 Estate Reserve Block 8 Syrah** big nose, leather

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Time for lunch at Col Solare… Food provided by: Picazo 7Seventeen

Col Solare Photo by Cam S.

Bison Carpaccio

Bison Carpaccio**** garnished with Mache’ and Cyprus Salt


Penne Con Oro Del ‘Puma

Penne Con Oro Del ‘Puma**** truffle oil and bacon


Anatra

Anatra*** duck breast, caramelized onion, cambozole cheese and basil


Salmoni

Salmoni*** cold cured salmon


Flights of Col Solare – 2002,2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006

Col Solare Red Mountain

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From Col Solare a short drive to were Sunset Road ends we find Tapleil Vineyards. We meet the owners and winemakers Larry and Jane Pearson. Jane is an artist who has painted several of their wine labels, she has been doing so since 2005. You can also find many olive oils and other treats in their tasting room. Don’t forget to say hi to Argus.


Artist Jane Pearson of Tapleil Vineyards Photo by Cam S.

2007 Syrah*** spice, full bodied nice tannins


2004 Cabernet Sauvignon*** pepper on the nose, dark cherries


2007 Cabernet Sauvignon*** good mouthfeel, dark fruit


Tapleil Vineyards

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Next door is Hightower Cellars were Tim and Kelly Hightower and a Friend was de-stemming their 2010 Merlot. What a treat to see this and taste the merlot grape

Hightower Cellars Kelly Hightower 2010 Merlot

Hightower Cellars Hightower and Friend

Hightower Cellars Tim Hightower and Friend 2010 Merlot

2007 Murray Cuvee*** smooth, light bodied


2008 Murray Syrah** red berries, pepper


2007 Pepper Bridge Red Wine** plums, peppercorns


2006 Merlot** cherries, light pepper


2008 Out of Line*** big first taste


2006 Cabernet Sauvignon*** cherry, cidar


2006 Red Mountain Red Wine*** good structure, mellowness

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Down the road to Hedges Family Estates were wine maker Peter Hedges was in the tasting room.


Hedges Family Estates

Hedges Family Estates

Hedges Family Estates Pete Hedges

2007 Merlot La Bourgeoisie*** spice, white pepper


2008 CMS Red*** black cherry, balance


2007 Hedges Family Estate, Red Mountain*** cocoa, earth, dried herbs


2002 Hedges Family Estate Two Vineyard Reserve**** cloves, cinnamon, firm tannins

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A short drive to Fidelitas


Fidelitas

2007 Columbia Valley Merlot*** currants, berries


2008 Cabernet Sauvignon*** currant, plum


2008 Merlot*** ripe black fruit


2006 OPTU**** black currant, blackcherry, oak

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Are last stop of the day is Kiona Vineyard Winery. They say have some of the oldest vines on Red Mountain.


Kiona Vineyard Winery

2006 Lemberger** spicy, blackberries, fun

2004 Cabernet/Merlot*** fruit, soft tannins

2001 Vivacious Vicky Nice Legs Merlot**** dark fruit,luscious

2003 Cabernet Sauvignon** light, with tannins

2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain Estate*** plums

2003 Syrah, Red Mountain Estate**** minerals, spice

2007 Sangiovese Red Mountain**

2006 Zinfandel Red Mountain** dark, spice

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Dinner this evening was at Tuscany Rustic Italian Bistro, good to see Susanne, Jessie and Malone again. With no reservations they were able to make the wait pleasurable.

Antipasto Tray

Antipasto Tray** meats, cheeses and olives with baguette


Chop Chop Ensalata

Chop Chop Ensalata*** romain, pepperoni, salami, chicken, Kalamata olives


Salmon Florentine

Salmon Florentine*** salmon, spinach, sundried tomatoes, creamy blue cheese sauce over lemon pasta


Veal Scaloppini

Veal Scaloppini*** veal cutlets, sage, garlic over pasta, red potato and vegetable


Myzithra Pasta

Myzithra Pasta** spaghetti, tomatoes, garlic, green onion, brown butter, myzithra cheese

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Sunday September 19, 2010 – What a day.

Our first stop of the day was Columbia Crest. No, they do not have any of their Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley Reserve 2005 Wine Spectator number one wine of the year. They do however have their 2000 through 2004 for sale. We had a wonderful picnic at Columbia Crest. We were able to use the large table in their estate, thank you Linda. Three hours later we founder are way back to Prosser. Tasted wine at Heaven’s Cave Cellars and ended our day at Alexandria Nicole Cellars, thanks Theron.

We ended the day eating in. You will be amazed what you can prepare with a microwave and an electric frying pan!

Off to Columbia Crest Paterson Washington a short 30 min. drive from Prosser. 


Columbia Crest

Columbia Crest

Columbia Crest Shop

 First a little wine tasting then picnic time…


Columbia Crest Wine Tasting, Thanks Linda

 2007 Stonetree Vineyard Zinfandel*** ripe berries, violets, rich raspberries

2007 Columbia Valley Merlot** blackberry, fine texture

2006 Four Feathers Vineyard Block 08 Merlot** spice, silky

2005 Beverly Vineyard Cabernet Franc*** rose petals, spice, seductive, complex

2006 Walter Clore Private Reserve Red**** spice, earth, dark berries, long finish

2007 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon*** plums, tannins

Picnic Time! Thanks Linda for the use of the large table…


picnic time

Cam, Irash, Janet and Jerry Photographer unknown

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Back to Prosser almost three hours later. Our stop Heaven’s Cave Cellars.


Heaven’s Cave Cellars

2007 Inspiration Merlot** black cherries, tannins

2005 Angel’s Blend*** fruity, toasted oak

2007 The Innkeeper Cabernet Sauvignon** raspberry, light cherries

2007 The Dweller Syrah*** spicy, black pepper

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Next door to Alexandria Nicole Cellars hidden door. Its good to be a club member.


Alexandria Nicole Cellars Back Room

2008 Merlot*** black cherries, spice, oak

2007 Jet Black Syrah*** berries, herbs,

2008 Quarry Butte*** dried herbs, ripe berries

2007 A2 Cabernet Sauvignon*** cherry, plum, anise, earth

2007 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon**** plums, raspberries, cherries, nice tannins

2007 Tempranillo*** spice, leather

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Dinner in our hotel room. You will be amazed what you can prepare with a microwave and an electric frying pan!



Marinated Flat Iron steak

Marinated Flat Iron steak, from the local grocery store, with twice back potato, goat cheese and deli bacon, oh yes butter.


2008 Columbia Crest Coyote Canyon Vineyard Syrah

2008 Columbia Crest Coyote Canyon Vineyard Syrah**** spice, orange peel, roasted coffee bean. This was also used in the marinate

So ends a wonderful wine tasting adventure. Everyone we meet were knowledgeable, friendly and fun. Cam, Irish, Janet and I thank every one of you…

Food always tastes best with friends and wine!

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