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From the March Newsletter
C.R.
Sandidge 2000 Yakima Valley Syrah (Ray is also winemaker for
Kestral Winery) about $30 retail. An OPES foursome enjoyed this wine
on half-price special at Lonny’s Restaurant in Port Townsend recently.
It’s simply a gorgeous example of why Washington is achieving worldwide
recognition for its burgeoning Syrah production. Rated 93 in the
Wine Spectator, gold medals include Seattle and Tri-Cities wine festivals.
B.
Bentley
Montinore
Estate 2001 Pinot Gris is $9.75 and a good value. This wine is
fermented in stainless steel and has a green apple nose and flavors with a
lovely
crispness that is not too tart and not too sweet. Great balance for the
price. M.
Earl
Montinore
Estate 2000 Chardonnay is $6.50 and a great value. With steely
lemon flavors, fermented on the lees, it sees a minimal amount of time in
wood. Absolutely fabulous with seafood of any type. M.
Earl
Powers
2001 Washington State Cab is $10 a bottle – another value priced
wine from Washington State. This purple-hued, berry perfumed nose f a wine
delivers balanced flavors of black fruits, acidity and soft tannins. The
finish is somewhat tart fruit with a bit of spiciness. M.
Earl
From the February Newsletter
Stella
Raspberry
fruit wine (non-vintage) Hoodsport winery Noted by Bob
Woehler as great fruit, sweet, rich and full bodied. This wine was
on the 100 best Washington wines list by the Beverage Tasting Institute.
RAVENOUS
ROSE --
Amity Vineyards
The wine captures the "Taste of Summer" with a delicate
strawberry nose and a crisp dry finish. Made by the traditional
French method of crushing the fruit and then drawing off the juice.
The 2002 is Pinot noir (51%) with Gamay (49%) and only 232 cases were
produced. This
will be the
PRELUDE WINE ON FEBRUARY 28. Amity Vineyards tasting.
From the January Newsletter
1998
Reserve Pinot Noir , Amity Vineyards. Highly rated with bright
color, and near perfect balance. To drink now or cellar for 2 to 5 years
$40. A nice preview to the February event.
2000
Grace, Cameraderie
Vineyards. An outstanding wine from one of our Peninsula Loop
wineries. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.
A red blend in the Bordeaux style. $26
2000
Sangiovese.
A David Lake Signature wine. Grapes from Red Willow Vineyards, a
bargain at $18
From the December
Newsletter
1998
Winemakers Reserve Pinot Noir. Amity
Vineyards. Gold meda winner at Oregon State Fair. Good balance
and length $40. Preview of February OPES # 10.
Cameraderie
Cellars 2000 Grace, a beautiful Bordeaux style blend of Cabernet
Sauvignon, Cab Franc, and Merlot made from the Red Mountain AVA vineyards
in Yakima Valley. This highly rated wine costs $26 but is worth every
penny! Available in our local wine shops
Columbia
David Lake signature series 2000 Sangiovese, Red Willow Vineyard, $16
is available at Costco
From the
November Newsletter
Petrocelli
1998 fume blanc (sauvingon blanc). light herbal and
citrus aromas. Goes well with poached fish or simple shellfish
receipes $15
Quality
Graff 2000 Reisling Pissporter Michelsberg Auslese, Mosel.
A medium sweet wine. Honeyed tones yet subtle. $14 (Pres rates it a
90)
Chateau
St. Jean 2000 Chardonnay, BelleTerre Vineyard. We in the
NW know that California Chards are - well different. This $28 wine
is full bodied, rich, yet not overpowering. Holds up well with rich
seafood sauces. Chateau St. Jean has several Chards. This is the
one.
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From the
October Newsletter
Columbia Grand Estates Merlot
1995 A
bargain wine, recently on sale for $8.50 Good color and bouquet,
delightful gentle wine.
Columbia
Grand Estates Chardonnay 2000.
Rated 90 by the Wine Spectator, another bargain.
Its creamy, fruit forward, not too oaked,
northwest style Chard. Its
under $10.
Willakenzie
Estate Pinot Noir Aliette 2000. A wine with aromas of wild
mushrooms. It velvety on the tongue with a beautiful concentration ripe
fruit flavors. Drink now or
put down. $36
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From the September Newsletter
Ridge
1994 Zinfindel Alegra Vineyards (Bob rates it a 94) Full fruit
and body. Great finish. Buy and hold $32.
Eyrie
1996 Pinot Noir. A David Lett Pinot “built to last”.
An incredible wine $30 (with discount at our
wine shops listed in the August newsletter). You won’t want to swallow
the first sip - what flavor!
Eyrie
1998 Reserve Chardonnay, A Chard in a
Burundian style. Complex
layers of subtle fruit and mineral overlays. Match this wine against the
California Chards and note the impressive effects of the “ABC” clones.
AND it can be held for years! around $30
Oregon
State Fair wine judging provided a good reference for exploring
your local wine shop.
The
Golds for 2002 went to:
Silvan Ridge 2001 Oregon Pinot Gris - Best of Show White
Eola Hills Winery 1999 Oregon Gewurztraminer
Tualatin Estate 2001 Semi Sparkling Muscat
Silvan Ridge 2001 Rogue Valley Grenache Rose- -
- -
Best of Show Specialty
Bridgeview Vineyards 2000 Oregon Pinot Noir -
Best of Show Red
Carabella Vineyard 2000 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Cooper Mountain 1999 Estate Resrve Pinot Noir
Eola Hills 1999 Wolf Hill Pinot Noir
Helvetia Winery 2000 Estate Pinot Noir
King Estate 1999 Oregon Reserve Pinot Noir
Griffen Creek 1999 Rogue Valley Cab
Abacela Vineyards 1999 Umpqua Merlot
Mystic Wines 2000 Columbia Valley Syrah
Honeywood Williamette Valley Blackberry
Honeywood Williamette Valley Triple Berry
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