Wicked Cellars Fidelitas Winemaking Dinner with Winemaker Charlie Hoppes

Wicked Cellars Fidelitas Winemaking Dinner with Winemaker Charlie Hoppes

Wicked Cellars Everett

It's been several years since we have had the opportunity to attend a winemaker’s dinner at Wicked Cellars. When we saw Fidelitas wines with winemaker Charlie Hoppes was scheduled to be at Wicked, we just had to go.

About the winery

Wicked Cellars and Fidelitas Winemaking Dinner

Fidelitas is a boutique winery located on the slopes of the Red Mountain AVA led by owner and winemaker, Charlie Hoppes, an acclaimed Columbia Valley vintner whose first crush in Washington was in 1988. Charlie works in partnership with Washington’s finest growers to capture the distinct character of the vineyard and the purest expression of the fruit. Fidelitas wines are handcrafted and aged in small lots, showing exceptional character, varietal expression and structure. Fideltias is faithful to Cabernet Sauvignon, loyal to Bordeaux winemaking techniques, and true to Washington state's unique terroir.

Wicked Cellars and Fidelitas Winemaking Dinner - Wicked Cellars Ritch Sorgen

Wicked Cellars and Fidelitas Winemaking Dinner - Fidelitas Winemaker Charlie Hoppes with the guest

Wicked Cellars and Fidelitas Winemaking Dinner

Wicked Cellars and Fidelitas Winemaking Dinner

The pairings

The evening started off with a welcoming bubbly- Treveri Cellars "Blanc de Blanc" Brut, Washington State.

Next up

Wicked Cellars and Fidelitas Winemaking Dinner - Fidelitas Winemaker Charlie Hoppes

Wicked Cellars and Fidelitas Winemaking Dinner - Scallops

Scallops with Citrus Beurre Blanc

2009 Optu White*** pear, honeysuckle, pineapple

Followed by

Wicked Cellars and Fidelitas Winemaking Dinner - Cedar planked salmon

Cedar planked salmon on polenta with poached egg and blackberry reduction

2009 Columbia Velley Merlot*** herbs, blueberry, vanilla

Wicked Cellars and Fidelitas Winemaking Dinner - Fidelitas Winemaker Charlie Hoppes

And then

Wicked Cellars and Fidelitas Winemaking Dinner - Slider Trio

Slider Trio

Duck with plum sauce

Lamb with feta, chipotle mayo and arugula

Pork belly slider with rhubarb jam and cole slaw

2010 M-100*** black fruit, plum

2009 Red Mountain Red**** red cherries, nutmeg

My favored combination was the duck slider and Red Mountain Red, yummy. The rest of the table seemed to enjoy the lamb.

Time for steak

Wicked Cellars and Fidelitas Winemaking Dinner - Rib-eye

Rib-eye with sundried tomato jam, fingering potatoes and asparagus

2008 Boushey Red**** black currant, cocoa, herbs

Last but not least

Wicked Cellars and Fidelitas Winemaking Dinner - Apricot pinenut cake

Apricot pinenut cake with Moscato di Asta

Thank You Marlies, Ritch and Staff!

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Martedi Winery Wine Tasting and Food pairing at Lombardi’s Everett Marina

Lombardi’s Everett Marina - Martedi Winery Wine Tasting and Food Pairing

Lombardi’s Everett Marina - Martedi Winery Wine Tasting and Food Pairing

Once again we were able to join in a wonderful food and wine at Lombardi's Italian Restaurant located in beautiful Everett Marina.

Lombardi’s Everett Marina - Martedi Winery Wine Tasting and Food Pairing - The View

The food pairing was created and displayed prepared by Lombardi's Everett new head chef Jeremy Taisey and staff. The wines were from Martedi Winery, Joseph Miglino owner and winemaker.

Lombardi’s Everett Marina - Martedi Winery Wine Tasting and Food Pairing - The Wines 

About Martedi Winery

Martedi Winery is a small winery located in the city of Monroe in Washington State. 2010 marked the fourth vintage for this fast growing winery. Our winemaker is Joseph Miglino and he has over 25 years of experience in the wine industry. This winery is operated, primarily, by Joseph, his brother John, and with family and selected friends.

Lombardi’s Everett Marina - Martedi Winery Wine Tasting and Food Pairing - Proprietor Kerri Lonergan-Dreke

Proprietor Kerri Lonergan-Dreke introducing the staff and special guest…

Lombardi’s Everett Marina - Martedi Winery Wine Tasting and Food Pairing - Winemaker Joseph Miglino

Winemaker Joseph Miglino giving us background and history of his wines…

Lombardi’s Everett Marina - Martedi Winery Wine Tasting and Food Pairing - Founder Diane Symms and Manager Kristofer Korshaven

Founder Diane Symms announcing the opening of a new Lombardi’s Restaurant located in Mill Creek and introducing Kristofer Korshaven as the General Manager. Looking forward to the opening…

The Food and Wine Pairing

Seafood Duo

Lombardi’s Everett Marina - Martedi Winery Wine Tasting and Food Pairing - Ahi Tartare and Mini Crab Cake

Ahi Tartare with pancetta and Mini Crab Cake

2010 Martedi Riesling**+ peach, grapefruit

Wild Boar

Lombardi’s Everett Marina - Martedi Winery Wine Tasting and Food Pairing - Wild Boar

Cinghiale with chocolate and prunes, creamy herb mascarpone polenta

2008 Martedi Giovanni Syrah***+ blackberries, spice

Prime Top Sirloin

Lombardi’s Everett Marina - Martedi Winery Wine Tasting and Food Pairing – Prime Top Sirloin

Espresso Crusted with Amerino cherry sauce and gorgonzola mashed potatoes

2008 Martedi Lavello**+ dry fruit, earth

Antipasto Paisano

Lombardi’s Everett Marina - Martedi Winery Wine Tasting and Food Pairing – Antipasto

Cured meats, local cheeses and fresh fruit
2008 Martedi Sangiovese*** cherries, dark fruit

Lombardi’s Everett Marina - Martedi Winery Wine Tasting and Food Pairing

The BEST was saved for last… A beautiful Everett Marina sunset…

Lombardi’s Everett Marina

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William Church Winery Tasting at Wicked Cellars and Farmers Market Everett Marina

William Church Winery Tasting at Wicked Cellars with Winemaker Marcus Rafanelli

William Church Winery with Winemaker Marcus Rafanelli

William Church Winery is a boutique winery in Woodinville, Washington owned and operated by Leslie and Rod Balsley since its founding in 2005. While winemaker Marcus Rafanelli performs the winemaking in Woodinville’s warehouse district, the winery has opened a new tasting room in the Hollywood

Schoolhouse area.

They specialize in limited production robust reds and a flagship Viognier with depth and character, each with a unique style all it's own.

2011 Viognier**** peach, honeysuckle

2009 Bishop's Blend*** berry, vanilla

2009 Malbec***+ black fruit, spice

2008 Sur La Mer – Bordeaux Style Blend***+ black cherry, smoky

2008 Syrah**** blackberry, sweet tobacco

2008 Cabernet Sauvignon**** black cherry, thyme

2008 2 Spires**** black fruit, sage

Wicked Cellars Everett Washington

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Farmers Market Everett Marina – Every Sunday throughout the Summer

Farmers Market Everett Marina

Farmers Market Everett Marina

Farmers Market Everett Marina

Farmers Market Everett Marina

Farmers Market Everett Marina

Farmers Market Everett Marina

Farmers Market Everett Marina

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Kobe Beef Cheeseburgers on the Everett Waterfront and Around Town

Lombardi's Italian restaurant Everett Marina - Kobe Beef Bacon Cheeseburger

Kobe Beef Cheeseburgers on the Everett Waterfront

This last week we had the good fortune of tasting two fine Kobe beef hamburgers. One from Lombardi's Italian restaurant Everett and the other from Anthony's Woodfired Grill.

Lombardi's is offering on their bar menu a new Kobe beef hamburger with Zoe’s Meats bacon and white cheddar cheese. While Woodfire has cheddar Kobe beef hambur

Lombardi's Italian restaurant Everett Marina

Lombardi's Italian restaurant Everett Marina

Lombardi's Italian restaurant Everett Marina

Lombardi's Italian restaurant Everett Marina - Kobe Beef Bacon Cheeseburger 

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Anthony's Woodfired Grill Everett Marina

Anthony's Woodfired Grill

Anthony's Woodfired Grill Everett Marina

Anthony's Woodfired Grill Everett Marina - Kobe Beef Cheeseburger

Other Bar Foods From Anthony's Woodfired Grill

Anthony's Woodfired Grill Everett Marina – Super Bay Shrimp Cocktail

Anthony's Woodfired Grill Everett Marina – Hearts of Romaine Blue Cheese Salad with Hazelnuts

Anthony's Woodfired Grill Everett Marina – Fire Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Anthony's Woodfired Grill Everett Marina - Sliders

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How did they taste?

 Lombardi's bacon cheeseburger comes out swinging with its bold flavor of white cheddar and the subtle flavors of the Zoe's Meats smoked bacon.

 Woodfired grills cheeseburger yellow cheddar was in the background while the charcoal flavor of the beef was predominate.

 Which one did be like?

 We enjoyed the bold flavors of Lombardi's bacon cheeseburger over that of Woodfires cheeseburger. Because of their different style it would depend on your palate as to which one you would prefer, so we say – “have fun and try both!”

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Around town

Lucas Ristorante and Pizzeria, Lake Stevens – Antipasti

Lucas Ristorante and Pizzeria, Lake Stevens – Puttanesca

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Itapua restaurants, Lake Stevens – No Name (Chicken)

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Nacho Family Mexican Restaurant, Lake Stevens – Fish Taco

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Lake Steven’s Extreme Pita 

Lake Steven’s Extreme Pita is a chain restaurant located through out the U.S. and Canada. We thought the food was fresh and pretty darn good.

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