Lombardi’s Neighborhood Italian Restaurant Everett Marina Wine Tasting with Port Gardner Bay Winery and Music at the Marina

Lombardi’s Neighborhood Italian Restaurant Everett Marina

This past weekend was great for local wineries with tasting with Sojen Cellars poring at Wicked Cellars in downtown Everett and Port Gardner Bay Winery showcasing their wines at Lombardi’s Everett Marina. Janet and I decided to spend our afternoon at Lombardi’s.

Lombardi’s Neighborhood Italian Restaurant Everett Marina Wine Tasting with Port Gardner Bay Winery

Lombardi’s opened their back room and patio area for the wine tasting.

Saturday was also concert day at “Music at the Marina” sponsored by City of Everett Cultural Arts, Lombardi’s, Inn at Port Gardner and Meyer’s Café. The band this evening was “Cambalache – Hot Salsa.”

Saturday was also concert day at “Music at the Marina” sponsored by City of Everett Cultural Arts, Lombardi’s, Inn at Port Gardner and Meyer’s Café. The band this evening was “Cambalache – Hot Salsa.”

Saturday was also concert day at “Music at the Marina” sponsored by City of Everett Cultural Arts, Lombardi’s, Inn at Port Gardner and Meyer’s Café. The band this evening was “Cambalache – Hot Salsa.”

Saturday was also concert day at “Music at the Marina” sponsored by City of Everett Cultural Arts, Lombardi’s, Inn at Port Gardner and Meyer’s Café. The band this evening was “Cambalache – Hot Salsa.”

Lombardi’s Neighborhood Italian Restaurant Everett Marina

Lombardi’s Neighborhood Italian Restaurant Everett Marina

Saturday was also concert day at “Music at the Marina” sponsored by City of Everett Cultural Arts, Lombardi’s, Inn at Port Gardner and Meyer’s Café. The band this evening was “Cambalache – Hot Salsa.”

http://www.cambalachesalsa.com/

Lombardi’s Neighborhood Italian Restaurant Everett Marina Wine Tasting with Port Gardner Bay Winery

Lombardi’s Neighborhood Italian Restaurant Everett Marina Wine Tasting with Port Gardner Bay Winery

Port Gardner Bay Winery

http://www.portgardnerbaywinery.com/

2009 Chardonnay*** apricots, white fruit

2010 Riesling**+ apple, slate, flint

2009 Merlot*** black fruit, blackberries

2009 Cabernet Franc*** smooth, dark chocolate, vanilla

2009 Malbec*** dark fruit, spice

2009 Cabernet Sauvignon*** blackberry, plum

2009 Petit Verdot***+ spice, pepper, dark fruits

Lombardi’s Neighborhood Italian Restaurant Everett Marina Wine Tasting with Port Gardner Bay Winery

Lombardi’s Neighborhood Italian Restaurant Everett Marina Wine Tasting with Port Gardner Bay Winery

Around the area:

Luca’s Express – Haggen Lake Stevens – Open for business

Luca’s Express – Haggen Lake Stevens – Open for business

Luca’s Express – Haggen Lake Stevens – Open for business

Luca’s Express – Haggen Lake Stevens – Open for business – Ballpark Pizza – Hotdogs and French Fries

Cooking at Home – Sage Chicken

Cooking at Home – Sage Chicken

Cooking at Home – Sage Chicken

Cooking at Home – Sage Chicken - Janet

Wicked Cellars with Tim and Paige Stevens of Stevens Winery - The Rock Wood Fired Pizza and Spirits, Lynnwood Washington – Wine Tasting at Chateau Ste Michelle and Columbia Winery, Woodinville…

Wine Tasting at Wicked Cellars with Tim and Paige Stevens of Stevens Winery

Wine Tasting at Wicked Cellars with Tim and Paige Stevens of Stevens Winery

“Tim and Paige founded Stevens Winery in 2002 in "The Warehouse District" of Woodinville, Washington with a passion to produce wines that show distinctive character with a focus on the Yakima Valley. They state that they owe much of their success to their grape growing partners at Dineen, DuBrul, Klipsun, Meek and Sheridan Vineyards.

At present they produce six reds and two white wines.” – web

2010 StevensAnArtisticThought, Klipsun Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc**+ crisp, pear, citrus

2010 Stevens DIVIO, Yakima Valley Viognier*** pears, tropical fruit

2008 STEVENSFRANC, Yakima Valley Cabernet Franc*** back olives, spicy tannins

2008 STEVENS424 Yakima Valley Red Wine***+ black fruit, earth

2008 STEVENSBLACKTONGUE Yakima Valley Syrah**** black fruit, cassis, nice tannins

Wicked Cellars – Marilyn Monroe bottle collection

You need to check out Wicked Cellars Marilyn Monroe wine bottle collection.

The Rock Wood Fired Pizza and Spirits – Lynnwood Washington

The Rock Wood Fired Pizza and Spirits – Lynnwood Washington

The Rock Wood Fired Pizza and Spirits – Lynnwood Washington

The Rock, Wood Fired Pizza and Spirits
4010 196th Street SW

Lynnwood, WA 98036
425.697.6007
http://therockwfp.com/

The Rock Wood Fired Pizza and Spirits – Lynnwood Washington

About The Rock:

“The Rock Wood-fired Pizza & Spirits is a family focused, full service casual dining concept. Though focusing on gourmet wood fired pizza, The Rock offers an array of pastas, burgers, sandwiches and salads. Add unique microbrews and cocktails to the list and you truly have something for everyone.

Opened in 1995 as a gritty, local pizza joint in Tacoma, The Rock’s gourmet pies and unique atmosphere quickly gained recognition. Nearly 15 years on, numerous locations have been added to the original throughout Washington, Oregon, Canada and coming soon to Colorado. There are additional development and expansion plans in the works for the near future as well.” – The Rock website

The atmosphere is great and I really want to love this place. The service was friendly and fast but we weren't rushed out the door once we had finished our meal.

The Rock Wood Fired Pizza and Spirits – The Founders Pie – Sweet Italian sausage, pepperoni, tomato sauce, mozzarella and ricotta cheese

The Rock Wood Fired Pizza and Spirits – The Founders Pie – Sweet Italian sausage, pepperoni, tomato sauce, mozzarella and ricotta cheese

The Founders Pie*** Sweet Italian sausage, pepperoni, tomato sauce, mozzarella and ricotta cheese. Not for my palate, but a well made pie.

Wine tasting at Chateau Ste Michelle and Columbia Winery

Chateau Ste Michelle Woodinville

Chateau Ste Michelle Woodinville

Chateau Ste Michelle

2010 Waussie Riesling*** dry, citrus

2008 Mourvedre**+ coffee, herbs, white pepper

2008 Boreal Red Wine***+ dark chocolate, herbs, soft

2008 Artist Series Meritage Red Wine**** Dark Red fruit and silky tannins

Columbia Winery

2010 Viognier*** lemon, honeysuckle

2009 Grenache**+ pepper, sweet tobacco, berry Cherrie candy

2009 South Chapel Syrah*** leather, chocolate, spice

2008 Peninsula***+ sage, spice, blackberry

Around the area:

Lucas Ristorante and Pizzeria, Lake Stevens - Stephanie Harriman playing from the 'Legends Of The Fall' soundtrack, by James Horner - The Ludlows.

Another visit to Snohomish Beer and Wine Specialty Shop

Snohomish Beer & Wine Specialty Shop

Snohomish Beer & Wine Specialty Shop - The Plain Jane - black forest ham, prosciutto and medium cheddar cheese

Lombardi’s Everett Waterfront…

Lombardi’s Everett Waterfront…

Lombardi’s Everett Waterfront – Happy Hour – BBQ Ribs

Lombardi’s Everett Waterfront – Happy Hour – Mac and Cheese

Lombardi’s Everett Waterfront – What a Beer…

Snohomish Beer & Wine Specialty Shop – A new shop in Snohomish - Weekend Tasting at Wicked Cellars and Lucas Ristorante and Pizzeria Lake Stevens New Piano bar and Lounge

Snohomish Beer and Wine Specialty Shop

Snohomish Beer and Wine Specialty Shop***+
http://www.snohomishbeerandwine.com/
511 Maple Ave
Snohomish, Wa 98290

Snohomish Beer and Wine Specialty Shop

We found a wonderful new beer and wine shop in Snohomish. It’s called Snohomish Beer and Wine Specialty Shop. Besides offering specialty beers and several wines they also have a great Panini menu and appetizer menu. Tyler Stocker was great, very friendly, and helpful. It was very good to meet you Tyler.

Snohomish Beer and Wine Specialty Shop

Snohomish Beer andWine Specialty Shop

Snohomish Beer and Wine Specialty Shop offers both indoor and outdoor setting.

The Panini were delicious, well made and over the top with flavor. We shared The Smoke-Bomb, The Plain Jane, and The Italian Stallion.

Snohomish Beer & Wine Specialty Shop - The Smoke-Bomb - smoked turkey, smoked Gouda, bacon, tomatoes with honey mustard

The Smoke-Bomb***+ smoked turkey, smoked Gouda, bacon, tomatoes with honey mustard

The Plain Jane*** black forest ham, prosciutto and medium cheddar cheese

The Italian Stallion***+ pepperoni, salami, mozzarella, fire roasted red peppers and wilted spinach with balsamic glaze

History:

Established in 2011

“Snohomish Beer and Wine Specialty Shop is a family owned father and son venture by Tim and Tyler Stocker. In the beginning, we were primarily a bottle shop where you could find specialty beer, exclusive wines, enjoy daily beer and wine tasting, and kegs to go. As of July, we have now transitioned into a restaurant and are now offering a Panini Menu, Appetizer Menu, beer and wine by the glass, growlers, kegs to go, and cozy outdoor seating the whole family can enjoy!” – Web

Wine Tasting at Wicked Cellars…

  Wicked Cellars Everett

Wicked Cellars and Ray Bloom with Vinum Wines Present
Champagne Boizel and four red wines from the Languedoc

NV Champagne Boizel Brut Reserve**** white flowers, citrus fruits

NV Champagne Boizel Brut Rose***+ red berries, raspberry

NV Champagne Boizel Tendre Reserve**** flowers, canned fruit

1999 Champagne Boizel**** off dry, citrus

2006 Domaine de Calet Cuvee Long Terme*** plums, green olive

2007 Domaine de Familongue L'Envol de Familongue***+ complex, dark fruit

2007 Chateau Vaissiere, Minervois*** light tar, spice

2007 Grange Phillippe Cabernet Franc*** smoky blackberries, spices

  Wicked Cellars - Ritch’s “Best of the Shelf” Tasting

Ritch’s “Best of the Shelf” Tasting

  Wicked Cellars - Ritch’s “Best of the Shelf” Tasting

2009 Chardonnay Domaine de Martinolles Vin de Pays de L'Aude**+ citrus, flowers, Apple

2010 Domaine de Mourchon Loubie Seguret Rose*** candied strawberries, fresh

2008 Quimaro Ribera Sacra, Mencia Red Wine*** fruit, green tea

2008 Terre di Sole Nero d'Avola di Sicilia IGT Apalos**+ plum, peppery

2008 The Sum California Red Wine*** cherries, Cedar, vanilla

2006 Corvus Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain***+ blackberries, cherries, Cedar

Lucas Ristorante and Pizzeria - Lake Stevens – New Piano bar and Lounge

  Lucas Ristorante and Pizzeria - Lake Stevens – Outside Seating

  Lucas Ristorante and Pizzeria - Lake Stevens – New Piano bar and Lounge

  Lucas Ristorante and Pizzeria - Lake Stevens – New Piano bar and Lounge

Lucas Ristorante and Pizzeria, Lake Stevens - Welcome Stephanie Harriman

Lucas Ristorante and Pizzeria - Lake Stevens – PIZZA yummy

Around the area:

Lucas Ristorante and Pizzeria, Lake Stevens - Lucas will be cooking there Pizza at Lake Stevens Haggen

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Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley - Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail – Day Two

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley – Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail – Mt Adams

Our plan today was to go south to Sunnyside and work our way back to Zillah. Having lunch along the way, and yes another picnic…

First stop Steppe Cellars, Sunnyside…

Steppe Cellars is a quick drive down Interstate 82, exiting the interstate at exit 62 and up into the hills on to Chafee road.

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley – Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail – Sunnyside - Steppe Cellars

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley – Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail – Sunnyside - Steppe Cellars

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley – Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail – Sunnyside - Steppe Cellars

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley – Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail – Sunnyside - Steppe Cellars - Mt Adams

Steppe Cellars
http://www.steppecellars.com/
1991 Chaffee Road
Sunnyside, WA 98944

Steppe Cellars is a young winery in the Yakima Valley. Their first vintage was 2005, but their history in the valley starts much earlier. Steppe Cellars is the partnership of Tom and Susan Garrison and Mike and Gabrielle Siebel. Tom and Susan have been farming Riesling grapes since 1981, and Mike and Gabrielle own the cherry orchard next to the winery. It’s a family affair as Susan and Gabrielle are sisters. The winemaker at Steppe Cellars is no newcomer to the wine industry either. Anke Freimuth-Wildman has been involved in the wine industry in Washington since the mid 1990’s

2008 Rose*** big berries, plums, rose

2007 Merlot**+ raspberry, cherries

2007 Syrah*** eucalyptus, earth, dark berries

2008 Barbera*** coffee, oak spice

2008 Tempranillo/Grenache/Mourvedre**+ pepper, clove, ripe cherries

2007 Cabernet Sauvignon**+ cassis, earth, black cherry

2007 Artemisia**+ coco, earth

Next stop was Tefft cellars located a little south of Steppe cellars...

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley – Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail – Outlook - Tefft Cellars

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley – Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail – Outlook - Tefft Cellars

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley – Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail – Outlook - Tefft Cellars

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley – Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail – Outlook - Tefft Cellars

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley – Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail – Outlook - Tefft Cellars

Tefft Cellars
http://www.tefftcellars.com/
1320 Independence Road
P.O. Box 385
Outlook, Washington 98938

Tefft Cellars Winery was established in 1991 in the middle of the Yakima Valley.

2010 Pinot Grigio**+ grapefruit

2009 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay**+ dried apples

2010 Riesling**+ off dry, ripe apples

2008 Tempranillo**+ pepper, spice

2008 Sangiovese**+ cherries, cinnamon

2008 Syrah**+ red fruit, vanilla

NV Rose**+ green fruit, light melon

Eaton Hall winery are picnic destination was several miles west…

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley – Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail – Granger - Eaton Hill Winery

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley – Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail – Granger - Eaton Hill Winery

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley – Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail – Granger - Eaton Hill Winery

Eaton Hill Winery
http://www.eatonhillwinery.com/
530 Gurley Road
Granger, WA 98932

“Eaton Hill Winery, established in 1987, is housed in Floyd and Emma Rinehold’s historic cannery building. Mrs. Rinehold’s father, George P. Eaton, owned a section of land here from the late 1800s—hence the name Eaton Hill.


Today, the Stears own the small pear and cherry orchards west of the winery. Where apples once stood there are now organically grown wine grapes, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Gamay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Gewurztraminer. Eaton Hill also purchases grapes from the renowned Konnowac Vineyards, located in the Rattlesnake Hills AVA, and McGuire Vineyards, Emery & Sons Vineyards and Rogers Vineyard located in the Yakima Valley AVA.” - Eaton Hill Winery website

NV Melange de Rouges (lot 678)**+ red fruit, chocolate

2003 Cabernet Franc Cowan Vineyards*** tar, coco

2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Konnowac Vineyards*** dark fruit, jam

2007 Malbec Konnowac Vineyards*** red fruit, pepper

NV Riesling/Nectarines*** light fruit, citrus

At Eaton Hill Winery, time for a picnic…

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley – Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail – Granger - Eaton Hill Winery - picnic

After lunch we headed North down Tracker Rd. to Horizons Edge Winery...

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley – Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail – Zillah - Horizons Edge Winery

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley – Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail – Zillah - Horizons Edge Winery

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley – Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail – Zillah - Horizons Edge Winery

Horizons Edge Winery
http://www.horizonsedgewinery.com/
4530 E. Zillah Drive
Zillah, WA 98953

Horizon’s Edge Winery established in1983, sits in the Rattlesnake Hills AVA on 18 acres of wine grapes.

2008 Monster Chardonnay**+ lots of oak

2009 Hook Line and Sink Her**+ sweet

NV Raspberry Rose **+ semi sweet

2007 Fore Play Chardonnay**+ sweet

2007 Devils Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon*** Red Fruit, cherries

2007 On The Fence Malbec**+ pepper, vanilla

2008 Late Harvest Muscat Canelli**+ sweet

2008 Brittney’s Butterfly Ice Wine*** honey

Going further north we made our way to Portteus Winery…

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley – Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail – Zillah - Portteus Winery

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley – Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail – Zillah - Portteus Winery

Portteus Winery
http://www.portteus.com/
5201 Highland Drive
Zillah, WA 98953

Portteus spread across approximately 74 acres of the Rattlesnake Hills AVA. Varietals grown by Portteus include Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Merlot, in addition to the original 1981 plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.

2008 Viognier**+ light fruit, mango

2009 Bistro Red**+ red fruit, plum, light toast

2009 Rattlesnake Red*** black fruit, current

2008 Rouge 66*** dark chocolate, black current

2009 Sangiovese**** licorice, jam, black cherries

2009 Merlot**+ black raspberry, coco, red jello

2009 Cabernet Sauvignon*** blackberry, vanilla

2009 Zinfandel **+ pepper, raspberry jam

2008 Cabernet Franc*** spice, cloves, light vanilla

2008 Malbec**+ Loganberry, light cherry

2008 Petite Sirah***+ black cherry, cedar

2009 Purple Haze*** black current, dark chocolate, spice

2007 Cabernet Sauvignon old Vine***+ dark chocolate, cassis, blackberry

2007 Estate Red*** dark fruit, raspberry jam

2009 Zinfandel old vine**** rich coco, black raspberry

2009 Reserve Petite Sirah*** blackberry jam, cedar

We were heading west to Zillah when we came across Cultura Wine… Cultura Wine
Is another one of those wineries that are not part of Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail.

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley –  Zillah - Cultura Wine

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley –  Zillah - Cultura Wine

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley –  Zillah - Cultura Wine

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley –  Zillah - Cultura Wine

Cultura Wine
http://www.culturawine.com/
3601 Highland Drive
Zillah, WA 98953

Cultura released its first vintage in 2005, producing about 180 cases. By 2008 they were up to 600 cases.

2008 Cabernet Franc***+ spice, chocolate, vanilla

2008 Merlot**** dark fruit, spice

2008 Syrah***+ big jam, coco

2007 Kairos Library Wine***+ blackberry, jammy

2008 Kairos Library Wine*** dark loganberry

2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Meek Family Estates*** blackberry, dark cherry

2008 Cabernet Sauvignon**** Dark Fruit, jam

Our last stop of the day was Severino Cellars located in the town of Zillah…

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley – Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail – Zillah - Severino Cellars

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley – Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail – Zillah - Severino Cellars

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley – Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail – Zillah - Severino Cellars

Severino Cellars
http://www.severinocellars.com/wines/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx
1717 1st Ave.
Zillah, WA 98953

“Severino Cellars opened their tasting room doors in August of 2007 in Zillah (the heart of wine country). Severino Cellars is owned and operated by Jay and Linda Spurlock and their daughter and son-in-law Nikki and Severino Samaniego.” – Web

2010 Riesling**+ apricots, lemon

2009 Viognier*** honey, ripe apricots

NV Severino **+ cranberry, mocha

2007 Merlot*** chocolate, dark cherries, spice

2007 Cabernet Sauvignon*** dark cherries, raspberry

After a day of wine tasting it was time for diner and our much anticipated BBQ…

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley – Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail – Zillah - Comfort Inn - BBQ

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley – Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail – Zillah - Comfort Inn - BBQ

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley – Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail – Zillah - Comfort Inn - BBQ

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley – Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail – Zillah - Comfort Inn - BBQ

Washington Wine Country – Yakima Valley – Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail – Zillah - Comfort Inn - BBQ - Rib Eye, Twice Backed Potato, Sweet Corn

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