A Weekend of Wine and Snow…

Walla Walla's Rotie Cellars with Owner-Winemaker Sean Boyd

Friday at Wicked Cellars - Walla Walla's Rotie Cellars with Owner-Winemaker Sean Boyd

Wicked Cellars Everett

Wicked Cellars Everett

Rotie Cellars was founded to pay homage to the wines that Sean loves-those of the Rhone Valley. Washington's climate happens to be almost perfect for growing Rhone varietals, namely, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault, and others. With such great ingredients Rotie and Washington State has the potential to rival the storied wines of the Rhone Valley.

2009 Southern White Blend*** pineapple, honeysuckle

2008 Northern Rhone Blend*** blueberries, tobacco, incense

2008 Southern Rhone Blend*** currant, anise, Cocoa

2009 Southern Rhone Blend (not released)*** raspberry, anise

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Daruma Japanese Restaurant Everett Marina

After a little wine tasting we were off to Daruma Japanese Restaurant*** for a little sushi. This is a wonderful little restaurant on the Everett water front. We spend are time in the back with the view of the Sound.

Daruma Japanese Restaurant Everett Marina

Daruma Japanese Restaurant Everett Marina

Daruma Japanese Restaurant Everett Marina

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Snowing Saturday - Wicked Cellars and Vinum Wines with Ray Bloom presented: Wines of Southern France

Vinum Wines Ray Bloom - Wicked Cellars Photo

Familongue L'Envol de Familongue 2008*** citrus, great mouth feel

Chateau de Paraza Minervois Cuvee Speciale 2007*** black pepper, cherry pits

Grange Philippe Cabernet Franc 2007*** red fruits

Chateau La Mascaronne Cotes du Provence Rouge 2004*** red fruit, leather, cherries

Chateau d'Angles Terroir de la Clape Red 2006*** red and black fruit, vanilla, rounded, balance stays

Domaine Brusset Gigondas Grande Montmirail 2008*** ripe red fruit, vanilla

Everett Marina