On Thursday, the Great Northwest Wine crew tasting through 140 Cabernet Sauvignons, a blind judging for Wine Press Northwest magazine. These Cabernet Sauvignons were from Washington, Oregon and Idaho and ranged from $8 to $85 per bottle, so we got to see a real range of red wines. How do we judge 140 wines in the space of six hours? First of all, we have two panels of … [Read more...] about Tasting Cabernet Sauvignon
Archives for January 2013
Forsyth Brio 2006 McKinley Springs Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills, $50
For years, David Forsyth has enjoyed sourcing the Horse Heaven Hills to create some of Washington's best Cabernet Sauvignon for Hogue Cellars and Mercer Estates. This bottling marks the debut of his own boutique label, and he's served up a properly aged red wine for his devotees. There's a tiny tinge of brick to the color, followed by attractive and mature aromas of cordial … [Read more...] about Forsyth Brio 2006 McKinley Springs Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills, $50
Tsillan Cellars 2010 Estate Chardonnay, Lake Chelan, $19
There's a nice sense of elegance to this Chardonnay, beginning with aromas of dusty pear, lemon, kumquat and banana. A light creaminess shows on the entry to the palate, yet the acidity builds right alongside delicious butterscotch and apricot flavors, backed by pineapple, apricot and lemon zest. Enjoy this at the on-premise Sorrento's Restaurant, where they may suggest chicken … [Read more...] about Tsillan Cellars 2010 Estate Chardonnay, Lake Chelan, $19
Dusted Valley Vintners 2009 Stone Tree Vineyard BFM, Wahluke Slope, $49
There's truth in advertising with this blend of Bordeaux varieties featuring big "freaking" Merlot (41%). Nearly everything about this wine from Tedd Wildman is done on a large scale. The nose brings punches of black licorice, freshly stripped cedar, baked gingersnap cookie, toasted marshmallow, attractive leafiness and a squirt of lime peel. The mouth is big and chewy, yet … [Read more...] about Dusted Valley Vintners 2009 Stone Tree Vineyard BFM, Wahluke Slope, $49
Walla Walla winery offers reward for missing dogs
MILTON-FREEWATER, Ore. - Cecil and Marilyn Zerba, owners of award-winning Zerba Cellars in the Walla Walla Valley town of Milton-Freewater, Ore., have offered a $1,000 reward as they continue searching for two winery dogs. "We are missing two of our best friends, Girl, a golden retriever and Bear, an Australian shepherd," the Zerbas said in an email to friends. "They … [Read more...] about Walla Walla winery offers reward for missing dogs