3/27/2010 Woodinville Washington Wine Tasting

This was the first time our family have been wine tasting as a group since 2002. They have not seen the build up of tasting rooms and wineries in Woodinville. So off we went. Our plan was to visit six wineries, but were only able to taste five for are last winery Novelty Hill/Januik was closed for a special event.

EFESTE
http://efeste.com/
• 2009 Feral Sauvignon Blanc**
• 2009 Evergreen Riesling*** A nice dry style.
• 2007 Jolie Bouche Syrah***
• 2007 Final-Final*** Cab/Syrah always nice with food.
• 2007 Big Papa**** Cab

Alexandria Nicole Cellars
http://www.alexandrianicolecellars.com/
This tasting room is moving April 1st to the Hollywood area.
• 2008 Sauvignon Blanc**
• 2008 Shephards Mark***
• 2008 Viognier***
• 2007 Quarry Butte***
• 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon****

XSV Vintners
http://www.xsvintners.com/index.asp
• 2003 Chardonnay ****
• 2004 Syrah****
• 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon****
• 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon**** Pair this one with chocolate.

Page Cellars
http://www.pagecellars.com/
• 2008 Sauvignon Blanc***
• 2009 Nouveau Merlot*** A nice fresh tasting wine. I wonder about the price.
• 2005 Libra***
• 2005 Syrah*** Klipsun Vineyard
• 2005 Preface***
• 2007 Lick My Lips Syrah***

Red Sky
http://www.redskywinery.com/
• 2006 Semillon***
• 2005 Syrah***
• 2006 Sunrise Blend***
• 2002 Bordeaux Blend***
• 2006 Serendipity****