Wine tasting at Wicked Cellars**** with Scott Southard, owner and winemaker of Southard Winery***. Southard Winery is a new Washington State winery located in Selah, Washington.
http://www.southardwinery.com/
2008 Elephant Mountain Vineyard Viognier*** chewy texture and long finish.
2008 Riesling*** bright and dry with a rich mouthfeel.
2007 Lawrence Vineyard Syrah*** from the Columbia Valley's Royal Slope. Needs some are to open up. My top wine of the tasting.
2007 Whipping Boy*** Cabernet Sauvignon from the Lawrence Vineyard. Janet’s favorite wine.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Friday 5/7/2010 Wine Tasting
Wine tasting at Wicked Cellars**** was hosted by Lars Sorensen of Cascade Trade***. Lars is always on a mission to find the best quality, small production wines that offer loads of flavor and tons of value. This tasting was no exception. While there were no wines with a ‘wow’ factor, they were all drinkable.
http://www.cascadetrade.com/about.html
Enotria Cortese 2008 Mendocino County, California** Cortese is the grape that makes Gavi, and Gavi is a white wine from northern Italy.
Anne Amie Cuvie Amrita 2008 Willamette Valley, Oregon*** It is dry, crisp and fruity consisting of Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, a splash of Gewurztraminer and a pinch of Chardonnay.
Coto de Hayas Tinto 2009 Campo de Borja, Spain*** Good value. Old vine Garnacha is blended with Tempranillo, Syrah and a little bit of Cabernet.
Enotria Dolcetto 2007 Mendocino County, California*** Fruity and light on the palate, bring on the summer!
Cortenova Primitivo 2008 Puglia, Italy** Concentrated, dark fruit flavors and spice.
Thorn Clarke Shotfire Shiraz 2008 Barossa Valley, Australia*** Jam packed with flavors, my favorite of the tasting.
http://www.cascadetrade.com/about.html
Enotria Cortese 2008 Mendocino County, California** Cortese is the grape that makes Gavi, and Gavi is a white wine from northern Italy.
Anne Amie Cuvie Amrita 2008 Willamette Valley, Oregon*** It is dry, crisp and fruity consisting of Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, a splash of Gewurztraminer and a pinch of Chardonnay.
Coto de Hayas Tinto 2009 Campo de Borja, Spain*** Good value. Old vine Garnacha is blended with Tempranillo, Syrah and a little bit of Cabernet.
Enotria Dolcetto 2007 Mendocino County, California*** Fruity and light on the palate, bring on the summer!
Cortenova Primitivo 2008 Puglia, Italy** Concentrated, dark fruit flavors and spice.
Thorn Clarke Shotfire Shiraz 2008 Barossa Valley, Australia*** Jam packed with flavors, my favorite of the tasting.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Saturday 5/1/2010 Wine Tasting
Ward Johnson Winery*** with Charlie Johnson Co-winemaker and Owner at Wicked Cellars****
Ward Johnson is an urban family winery located at the foot of Seattle's Queen Anne Hill.
http://www.wardjohnsonwinery.com/home
Ward Johnson 2008 Counterbalance Chardonnay, Columbia Valley and Sun River Valley**
Ward Johnson 2007 Merlot, Hedges Vineyard, Red Mountain*** food-friendly and medium-bodied.
Ward Johnson 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain*** 10% Cab Franc.
Ward Johnson 2007 Syrah, Red Mountain***
Ward Johnson is an urban family winery located at the foot of Seattle's Queen Anne Hill.
http://www.wardjohnsonwinery.com/home
Ward Johnson 2008 Counterbalance Chardonnay, Columbia Valley and Sun River Valley**
Ward Johnson 2007 Merlot, Hedges Vineyard, Red Mountain*** food-friendly and medium-bodied.
Ward Johnson 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain*** 10% Cab Franc.
Ward Johnson 2007 Syrah, Red Mountain***
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Friday 4/30/2010 Wine Tasting
Wine Tasting at Wicked Cellars**** with Lars Ryssdal from Tranche Cellars***
http://www.tranchecellars.com/tranchecellars.com/
Tranche Cellars 2006 Pinot Gris** Sorry, not into sweet Pinot Gris.
Tranche Cellars 2007 Roussanne/Viognier, Columbia Valley**
Tranche Cellars 2005 Chardonnay**
Tranche Cellars 2005 Barbera, Columbia Valley*** Rather high alcohol, drink at a cool room temperature.
The Tranche Cellars 2005 "Slice of Pape"*** a Chateauneuf du Pape Rhone Blend Style.
Tranche Cellars 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon***
http://www.tranchecellars.com/tranchecellars.com/
Tranche Cellars 2006 Pinot Gris** Sorry, not into sweet Pinot Gris.
Tranche Cellars 2007 Roussanne/Viognier, Columbia Valley**
Tranche Cellars 2005 Chardonnay**
Tranche Cellars 2005 Barbera, Columbia Valley*** Rather high alcohol, drink at a cool room temperature.
The Tranche Cellars 2005 "Slice of Pape"*** a Chateauneuf du Pape Rhone Blend Style.
Tranche Cellars 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon***
Friday, April 30, 2010
4/28/2010 a day of food and wine
The day started with a light lunch at Pave’ on our way to the Everett waterfront, where we stayed the night at The Inn at Port Gardner and spent the evening at Antinori winemaker’s dinner at Lombardi’s.
Pave’ ***
Everett Washington
425.252.0250
http://www.pavebakery.com/
This is a wonderful place to stop by and have a sandwich.
Ham sandwich*** with a slice of American cheese, and tomato.
Inn at Port Gardner***
Everett Washington
888.252.6779
http://www.innatportgardner.com/
You are greeted by views of Puget Sound, Port Gardner Bay, and the marina. Entering the lobby a warm and enchanting fireplace welcomes you. The Inn's staff is helpful, and friendly.
Anthony's HomePort Everett***
Everett Washington
425.252.3333
http://www.anthonys.com/restaurants/info/everett.html
We had a few hours to go before the wine tasting dinner so off to Anthony’s we went. We enjoyed a few appetizers over a couple of glasses of house Merlot**. Red wine with sea food, who would have thought?
Oysters sampler (8)*** This is a sample of what ever fresh oysters the have in that day. For us we had three different type on the half shell. You could taste the sea!
Manila Clams from Discovery Bay*** don’t forget to ask for a spoon to drink the broth.
Lombardi’s Neighborhood Italian – Everett***
Everett Washington
425-252-1886
http://www.lombardiscucina.com/MainPages/Locations/Everett.html
Antinori Wine tasting Dinner*** Started out a little rocky, they ran out of the second pore of the Montenisa before the last two tables. Yes we were sitting at one of the last tables.
Oil & Breadsticks***
Peppoli Estate Olive Oil*** and Tormaresca Estate Olive Oil*** with focaccia bread sticks
Brut, Montenisa, Francacorta DOCG**
Poached Prawn***
Tormaresco Estate Olive Oil poached Wild American Prawns with balsamic vinegar** caramelized onions, polenta cakes and romesco sauce. I don’t think the caramelized onions went will with the prawns.
2007 Chardonnay, Castella della Sala, Bramito***
Wild Boar Ravioli***
Wild Boar Ravioli*** Cacciatore style braised wild boar inside handmade ravioli with aromatic vegetables.
2003 Torcicoda, Primitivo, Tomaresca*** this Zin was wonderful and peppery.
Beff Tenderloin****
Beff Tenderloin**** Tuscan herb roasted beef tenderloin with a wild mushroom ragu, semolina gnocchi and Peppoli Estate Olive Oil. The tenderloin almost melted in your mouth.
2006 Chianti Classico, Peppoli DOCG*** Top wine of the night.
Spring Salad***
Spring salad*** Roasted beets, baby carrots, fava beans, arugula and radish with red wine vinaigrette and shaved parmesan.
2007 Il Bruciato, Tenutoa Guardo Al Tasso, Bolgheri DOC*** Cab, merlot and Syrah blend.
Torta Caprese**
Torta Caprese*** Rich, flourless chocolate cake with candied walnuts and salted caramel gelato.
Muffato, Castello della Sala*** Nice desert wine. We felt this wine did not pair will with the Torta Caprese.
Pave’ ***
Everett Washington
425.252.0250
http://www.pavebakery.com/
This is a wonderful place to stop by and have a sandwich.
Ham sandwich*** with a slice of American cheese, and tomato.
Inn at Port Gardner***
Everett Washington
888.252.6779
http://www.innatportgardner.com/
You are greeted by views of Puget Sound, Port Gardner Bay, and the marina. Entering the lobby a warm and enchanting fireplace welcomes you. The Inn's staff is helpful, and friendly.
Anthony's HomePort Everett***
Everett Washington
425.252.3333
http://www.anthonys.com/restaurants/info/everett.html
We had a few hours to go before the wine tasting dinner so off to Anthony’s we went. We enjoyed a few appetizers over a couple of glasses of house Merlot**. Red wine with sea food, who would have thought?
Oysters sampler (8)*** This is a sample of what ever fresh oysters the have in that day. For us we had three different type on the half shell. You could taste the sea!
Manila Clams from Discovery Bay*** don’t forget to ask for a spoon to drink the broth.
Lombardi’s Neighborhood Italian – Everett***
Everett Washington
425-252-1886
http://www.lombardiscucina.com/MainPages/Locations/Everett.html
Antinori Wine tasting Dinner*** Started out a little rocky, they ran out of the second pore of the Montenisa before the last two tables. Yes we were sitting at one of the last tables.
Oil & Breadsticks***
Peppoli Estate Olive Oil*** and Tormaresca Estate Olive Oil*** with focaccia bread sticks
Brut, Montenisa, Francacorta DOCG**
Poached Prawn***
Tormaresco Estate Olive Oil poached Wild American Prawns with balsamic vinegar** caramelized onions, polenta cakes and romesco sauce. I don’t think the caramelized onions went will with the prawns.
2007 Chardonnay, Castella della Sala, Bramito***
Wild Boar Ravioli***
Wild Boar Ravioli*** Cacciatore style braised wild boar inside handmade ravioli with aromatic vegetables.
2003 Torcicoda, Primitivo, Tomaresca*** this Zin was wonderful and peppery.
Beff Tenderloin****
Beff Tenderloin**** Tuscan herb roasted beef tenderloin with a wild mushroom ragu, semolina gnocchi and Peppoli Estate Olive Oil. The tenderloin almost melted in your mouth.
2006 Chianti Classico, Peppoli DOCG*** Top wine of the night.
Spring Salad***
Spring salad*** Roasted beets, baby carrots, fava beans, arugula and radish with red wine vinaigrette and shaved parmesan.
2007 Il Bruciato, Tenutoa Guardo Al Tasso, Bolgheri DOC*** Cab, merlot and Syrah blend.
Torta Caprese**
Torta Caprese*** Rich, flourless chocolate cake with candied walnuts and salted caramel gelato.
Muffato, Castello della Sala*** Nice desert wine. We felt this wine did not pair will with the Torta Caprese.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Saturday 4/24/2010 Wine Tasting
Wine Tasting at Wicked Cellars**** with Karen Varner with Pacific Rim Distributors***
2008 Vinum Cellars Chenin Blanc Blend** Light in color.
2006 Cass Winery Rockin' One*** A Syrah, Mourvedre and Grenache blend with a hint of Petite Sirah. My favorite of the tasting.
2005 Vinum Red Dirt Red*** Chateauneuf-style wine.
2005 Ecluse Ensemble Red*** A blend of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Petit Verdot and 18% Merlot.
2005 Stratton Lummis*** blend of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Petit Verdot and 18% Merlot
NV Tobin James Dream Weaver Sparkling Wine** Slightly sweet, all we need now is a sunny day.
2008 Vinum Cellars Chenin Blanc Blend** Light in color.
2006 Cass Winery Rockin' One*** A Syrah, Mourvedre and Grenache blend with a hint of Petite Sirah. My favorite of the tasting.
2005 Vinum Red Dirt Red*** Chateauneuf-style wine.
2005 Ecluse Ensemble Red*** A blend of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Petit Verdot and 18% Merlot.
2005 Stratton Lummis*** blend of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Petit Verdot and 18% Merlot
NV Tobin James Dream Weaver Sparkling Wine** Slightly sweet, all we need now is a sunny day.
Friday 4/23/2010 Wine Tasting
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Wine Tasting at Wicked Cellars**** with Travis Scarborough of O’Shea Scarborough*** This was a enjoyable afternoon of wine tasting, with pizza from Savory Table’s Catering***
Riesling "Cease & Desist" ** to be released in May.
2006 Desolation Chardonnay*** Champoux Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills. Toast on the nose, creamy on the palate.
2007 Rebel Cabernet Sauvignon**
2007 Black Cask Syrah*** I could get lost in the Syrah.
2007 Revelation Merlot**** A truly elegant wine.
The Main Event 2007 Yakima Valley Cabernet Sauvignon*** This is a young wine.
Stand Alone Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Wallula Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills*** 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the famed "Wallula Vineyard." Young now but should age well.
Riesling "Cease & Desist" ** to be released in May.
2006 Desolation Chardonnay*** Champoux Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills. Toast on the nose, creamy on the palate.
2007 Rebel Cabernet Sauvignon**
2007 Black Cask Syrah*** I could get lost in the Syrah.
2007 Revelation Merlot**** A truly elegant wine.
The Main Event 2007 Yakima Valley Cabernet Sauvignon*** This is a young wine.
Stand Alone Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Wallula Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills*** 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the famed "Wallula Vineyard." Young now but should age well.
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