Fall Time in Washington

Staying close to home this week with outstanding wines from Washington! Watch the leaves change with a very nice blush rose to kick it off, then fabulous Viognier from exotic Yakima. Then, we jump right into two fall delights, both earthen and bold. A Sangiovese from the warm Wahluke slope, and a real serious Petit Verdot from the architects at Freehand Cellars. Taste them all and be inspired by fall. 

@ Humble Vine 

October, 12th

2-9 PM

Wine Tasting: $15

Here’s the wine up!

Grosgrain, Blush Rose, Walla Wala $22

Grosgrain (pronounced “grow-grain”) makes superb wines. This is 100% Grenache, fermented and aged in concrete egg and stainless steel. A soft copper color, it could almost pass for a white wine, the aromas are very summer, and the structure is medium bodied and flavorful.

K Vintners, Viognier, Yakima   $22

This guys is getting high praise and high scores. Aged in 50% neutral barrel, 50% concrete tank. 4 months barrel-aged on lees in neutral French oak. A wonderful nose that shifts between toasted almonds, lemon curd and sweet herbs. Medium-to full-bodied, mineral and nutty. Rather intriguing in its complexity and nuance. Full of delicious character.

Cassa Smith, Sangiovese “Cinghiale”, Wahluke Slope  $22

On the nose, this Sangiovese (just like Chianti!) Cinghiale takes on shades of teaberry alongside ripe red plum and underbrush tones. The palate is soft and elegant with ripe red fruits that collide with minerals and suggestions of pipe tobacco. Let open and breath for 20 min to maximize enjoyment.

Freehand Cellars, Petit Verdot, Yakima   $26

This grape, usually only found in Bordeaux has been given an American upbringing. Dark and brooding purple hues lead into blackberry, cola, cassis and luscious, chewy tannins. Aromas of black tea, wild berries and toasted figs roll into a killer glass of Yakima Valley Petite Verdot.