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
Taste these wines on Saturday, February 25th at both shops from 11AM-5PM
Kay Simon will be at the Ravenna shop from 11:30AM-2:00PM and at the Queen Anne shop from 2:30PM-5PM
Doubleback
The 2009 Doubleback Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, and 10% Petit Verdot that was aged in half new and half neutral French oak barrels, It is described by owner Drew Bledsoe perfectly. “The nose evolves dramatically after a couple of hours. Initially there are notes of dried fruits, strawberries and a hint of saddle leather. After about 90 minutes the aromas evolve and begin to show some high toned floral notes and red fruits. The juice is round and soft on the attack with nicely integrated tannins even in its youth. The ripe red fruit is balanced nicely by crisp acidity. With the deft touch of a true master, Chris Figgins captured the essence of this fantastic vintage in the 2009 Doubleback Cabernet Sauvignon. Please open at least a couple of hours before enjoying to allow this wine to show its true character.”
2009 Doubleback Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley (Limited) 89.95 net
Taste this wine on Saturday, February 18th at both shops from 11AM-5PM