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The Other Rieussecs

By rick | Published: August 5, 2010
The 2009 “R” de Rieussec is produced from the estate vineyards and reflects the early harvesting of grape clusters that are not botrytised. It is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Twenty percent of the wine is fermented in barrels, with the balance in stainless steel. Crisp, dry and delicious, the wine is a [...]
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Almquist Family Vintners

By rick | Published: August 5, 2010
FREE WINE TASTING – SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 18 SEATTLE’S NEWEST URBAN WINERY 11:00 – 5:00 AT BOTH SHOPS Winemaker Mike Almquist will be at the Ravenna Shop from 11:30 – 2:00 and at the Queen Anne Shop from 2:30 – 5:00 Winemaker Mike Almquist has been perfecting his craft for more than three years and is [...]
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