McCarthy & Schiering

2010 Chinook Whites

Jay — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:23:21 +0000

Fresh, unoaked, and delicious with a variety of savory foods, the 2010 Chinook Semillon was made with fruit from Carter Family and Desert Hills Vineyards. It is a wonderfully versatile wine that marries well with scallops, calamari, and snapper. It is the balance of body and acidity that allows the 2010 Chinook Sauvignon Blanc to pair well with goat cheeses. The bold citrus zest notes also work well with oysters. But perhaps the magical combination is with steamed clams. The 2010 Chinook Chardonnay is an old vine Chardonnay, with fruit from vineyards that Carter and Den Hoed planted in the 1970’s. It was aged in lightly toasted oak barrels and has a faint tropical note and vibrant apple flavor. It is the wine to serve with prawns, langoustines, and lobster, or just a bowl of Walla Walla onion soup.

2010 Chinook Semillon Yakima Valley 15.00 12.45VS

2010 Chinook Sauvignon Blanc Yakima Valley 17.00 14.11VS

2010 Chinook Chardonnay Yakima Valley 18.00 14.94VS

Chateaneuf du Pape

Jay — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:23:39 +0000

2009 Beaucastel Futures

2008 Vieux Telegraphe

We are now offering the 2009 vintage of Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape for sale as futures. The 2009 Chateauneuf-du-Papes are being heralded as similar to the outstanding 2007 vintage. Payment is due upon confirmation of your order, with delivery expected in late 2011. We are including Proprietor Marc Perrin’s descriptions and Robert Parker’s reviews for your consideration.

2009 Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 750ml Regular Retail 102.00 Futures Price 84.95 net

“Nearly black in color. The nose is both delicate and powerful at the same time, red fruit, black currants, blackberries, spices, thyme and lavender. The bouquet is very elegant, rich and round. Figs, cherries, black currants, all with a great acidity. The tannins are present but very delicate.” – Marc Perrin “The 2009 Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape (30% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah, 10% Counoise and the balance other permitted varietals) exhibits an opaque purple color as well as sweet aromas of camphor, truffles, black cherries, black currants, licorice, pepper and forest floor. The wine is full-bodied, rich, intense and powerful.” – Robert Parker, 92-95 points

2009 Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 1.5L Regular Retail 200.00 Futures Price 169.95 net (Description above)

2009 Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape 375ml Regular Retail 52.00 Futures Price 43.95 net (Description above)

2009 Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 750ml Regular Retail 102.00 Futures Price 84.95 net
“Beautiful golden yellow color. The nose is mineral with notes of white flowers, honey and marmalade. The mouth is round and rich with yellow fruits (peaches and apricots) followed by notes of salted butter caramel, and a slightly salty finish.” – Marc Perrin
“The 2009 Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc reveals the great intensity, richness and potential longevity of this vintage. Made from the same blend as the 2008 (80% Roussanne and 20% Grenache Blanc vinified in tank and wood), the 2009 sees some new oak (15%), but that component is totally hidden by copious notes of quince, honeyed citrus, peaches and apricots. With good acidity as well as a full-bodied mouthfeel, this stunning white should evolve for 7-8 years or longer.” – Robert Parker, 94-96 points

2009 Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vielle Vignes (Roussanne) 750ml Regular Retail 175.00 Futures Price 149.95 net
“Beautiful golden color. Aromatic explosion of honey, peaches, exotic fruit and an exceptional richness and intensity. The palate has a remarkable texture, thick but fresh. We find notes of white flowers and honeysuckle, lavender, honey, and orange zest. The balance is perfect, especially with the minerality, coming from the limestone, giving this wine a fabulous texture. A great vintage of Roussanne Vieilles Vignes.” - Marc Perrin
“The Beaucastel 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Roussanne Vieilles Vignes is off-the-charts in terms of richness. Aged in one-year-old barrels (50%) and new oak (50%), with no malolactic, it boasts stunning aromas and flavors of marmalade, peaches, apricots, nectarines, mangoes, rose petals, creme brulee and buttered citrus. This full-bodied, gorgeously rich, voluptuously textured white has enough acidity to carry it for a decade or more.” – Robert Parker, 95-98 points

DOMAINE DU VIEUX TELEGRAPHE CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE

2008 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge
2009 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc
Arrival Mid-November 2010

These beautiful wines will be in the shops in about ten days. With all the press regarding the 2007 and 2009 vintages in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, we have to say we’re pleased to see a vintage like 2008 come around every so often. You can enjoy a delicious vintage like 2008 over the next five to eight years, while you’re waiting for the 2007′s and 2009′s to mature in your cellar. The freshness, minerality, and balanced acidity make the 2008 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge an extremely seductive wine. A small amount of 2009 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc will arrive at the same time. The special pricing is good during the month of November.

2008 Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge
750ml Regular Retail 73.00   November Price 54.95 net
1.5L    Regular Retail 150.00   November Price 114.95 net
375ml Regular Retail 39.00   November Price 29.95 net

2009 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 750ml Regular Retail 65.00 November Price 49.95 net
“The 2009 Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc (40% Clairette, 30% Grenache Blanc, 15% Roussanne and 15% Bourboulenc) exhibits delicate floral notes interwoven with hints of pears, nectarines, red currants and crushed rocks. It is a fresh, full bodied, delicious white to enjoy over the next several years.” – Robert Parker, 90 points

2008 Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir

Jay — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 22:42:57 +0000

The 2008 Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir is due for release in October. It is the 21st vintage of their Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. A full 95% of its fruit is grown on the family’s estate in the Dundee Hills, where the fruit is hand picked. Only 20% new oak was used to make this vintage and it shows in the complex and delicate elements of this wine.
2008 Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 40.00 33.20VS

Jay — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 22:41:03 +0000

2010 Fevre Chablis Champ Royaux

Jay — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 22:24:39 +0000

The 2010 vintage yielded a small crop in Chablis, due to a lack of juice in the grapes more than the size of the crop. The 2010 Domaine William Fevre ‘Champs Royaux’ is made from purchased fruit that is given the same handling and cellar treatment as their 1er and Grand Cru wines. It has green apple and mineral notes, a big citrus flavor, and a touch of melon in the finish. Fresh, zesty, and clean, this is perfect for halibut or oysters Rockefeller.

2010 Domaine William Fevre Chablis ‘Champs Royaux’ 21.00 17.43VS

2009 Chateau Haut-Vigneau

Jay — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 22:22:03 +0000

Château Haut-Vigneau is located in the commune of Martillac, a 20 hectare parcel that produces a red wine typical of its Pessac-Léognan appellation. Owner Eric Perrin strives to produce a truly classic wine, expressing both the power and the finesse of its fruit. The wine is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot grown in deep Garonnaise gravel. It is aged in 20% new barrels that give it mocha notes. Pleasing aromas of black fruits—blackberries and black currants combine with a subtle smoky aroma. It is rare to see a true Pessac-Léognan wine at a $20 price. This is our deal of the month.

2009 Château Haut-Vigneau Pessac-Léognan 20.00 16.60VS

2009 Eight Bells Cabernet Sauvignon

Jay — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 22:16:15 +0000

The fruit for the 2009 Eight Bells Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon from Ambassador Vineyard and 20% Merlot from Hedges Vineyard, both on Red Mountain. The Ambassador Vineyard is located on the southern slope of Red Mountain, just below Col Solare and east of Ciel du Cheval Vineyard. The wine shows amazing complexity for wine made with young vine fruit. The bold aroma of black raspberry is a delight just to smell. On the palate, it is full, round, and the tannins are well integrated. This is a stunning value for Red Mountain Cabernet.

2009 Eight Bells Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain 25.00 20.75VS

Evening Land

Jay — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:25:34 +0000

Evening Land is an investment group that includes a lawyer, a film director, a restaurateur, a Burgundy family, and the founder of the French Culinary Institute in New York City. The group purchased respected vineyards in California and Oregon, and hired Dominique Lafon of Domaines des Comte Lafon as a consultant.Working under the direction of Dominique, Isabelle Meunier is responsible for the winemaking in Oregon. Come in and taste a selection of her wines and meet Isabelle on Saturday, February 4th at both shops.

2009 Evening Land Chardonnay ‘Mad Hatter’ 42.00 34.86VS

2009 Evening Land Pinot Noir Seven Springs Estate 42.00 34.86VS

2009 Evening Land Pinot Noir ‘La Source’ Seven Springs Estate 63.00 52.29VS

Taste these wines on Saturday, February 4th at both shops from 11AM-5PM
Isabelle Meunier will be at the Ravenna shop from 11:30AM-2:00PM and at the Queen Anne shop from 2:30PM-5PM

New Syncline Wines

rick — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:02:09 +0000

The 2010 Syncline Carignan-Grenache is a blend of 64% Carignan and 36% Grenache from McKinley Springs Vineyard. We love the winery’s own description, “Wild and untamed, this wine contains substance and personality; certainly not prim and proper, but rarely are the best of times….Meaty, spicy aromas and bramble fruit flavors cavort with a refined texture and persistent finish.” The 2010 Syncline Mourvèdre is made with fruit from Coyote Canyon and Alder Ridge Vineyards. Again quoting the website description, the wine shows “juicy pomegranate, cassis, and savory flavors with hints of herbs de Provence complemented by a rich, layered mouthfeel and bright finish.”

2010 Syncline Carignan-Grenache Columbia Valley 25.00 20.75VS

2010 Syncline Mourvèdre Horse Heaven Hills 30.00 24.90VS

The Other Rieussecs

rick — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:51:59 +0000

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 perfect accompaniment to Northwest seafoods. The 2006 Carmes de Rieussec is the second wine of Château Rieussec and it is a blend of over 80% Sémillon with the balance being Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. The name refers to the monks of the Carmes de Langon, the owners of the Rieussec estate in the 18th century. It is an exceptional value for dessert Sauternes. This is a prime opportunity to
get affordable Sauternes for holiday dinner parties.

2009 “R” de Rieussec Bordeaux Blanc Sec 27.00 22.41VS

2006 Carmes de Rieussec Sauternes (Limited) 26.00 21.58VS