Washington
How lucky we are to live in a region that crafts such magic from grapes. This week we try 2 wines from the greater Columbia Valley, and 2 wines from the Wahluke Slope (Washingtons warmest wine region). First with a fantastic Orange Riesling! White wine that sat on the skins for 30 days! Then onto 2 red blends and an inky Malbec. Pretty bold wines for such a value. Come check em’ out!!
@ Humble Vine
October 23d
2-8 PM
Wine Tasting: $25
Contact, Orange Riesling Columbia Valley, Washington $24
100% Riesling. Destemmed & fermented on the skins for 30 days in stainless steel. Native yeast. Full malolactic. Aged 8 months in stainless steel tanks.The color is deeply golden. Aromas of pineapple, sage, and raw honey. Medium bodied with tropical & stone fruit, ginger, herbs, dry and juicy, with a touch of grip with mouthwatering acids! No additives, native yeasts, minimal SO2, unfined, and unfiltered.
1889, Red Blend Wahluke Slope, Washington $19
1889 wines are a tribute to the year Washington state was admitted in the Union. Big bold fruit with hints of baking spices. Ripe red berries on the palate with mint, herb and a hint of mocha. Balanced with a long finish. Aged in neutral oak for 18 months.
54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Syrah, 13% Merlot, 1% Petite Verdot
Finn Hill, “Vivant” Malbec Wahluke Slope, Washington $21
Rich flavors of black cherry and black raspberry. A nice balance of acidity before spice and chocolate notes emerge on the mid-palate. Lightly textured and lengthy finish alluding to plum skin and earthy cocoa. Prominent aromas of ripe plum mix with baking spice and sweet tobacco for an inviting introduction.
Sleight of Hand, “The Conjurer” Red Blend Columbia Valley, Washington $30
Dark magenta in color with a sultry nose of dark fruits, blueberries, and Christmas spices, and a great herbal note from the Cab Franc. The texture is plush on the mid-palate with nice acidity and firm yet integrated tannins on the finish. Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
BONUS FACTS: Washingtons state flower is the Coast Rhododendron.
Washingtons state bird is the Willow Goldfinch.
Washingtons state tree is the Western Hemlock.
