Long due my
piece for Taste Washington 2014. This year I decided to go for Washington State white blends and other interesting varieties. Here are my discoveries.
AniChe Cellars
The 2011 Lizzy White Rhône Blend from Columbia Valley ($22) was a nice marriage of the Marsanne and Roussanne
varieties. I loved the earthy minerality of this combination with a pleasant
nose and satisfying palate.
Maryhill Winery
The 2011
Aurelia White Rhône Blend, Horse Heaven Hills ($20) was another
discovery. I am not sure for the grape blend but it had strong aromas of melon
and pear and a fruity medium body. This elegant wine is good choice for seafood and grilled
poultry.
Cave B Estate Winery
The 2012
Cuvee Blanc White Bordeaux Blend ($25) was a wonderful
blend of 79% Semillon and 21% Sauvignon Blanc. It gave aromas of kiwi in
the first sip mixed with those of rich lemon and ripe nectarines. The wine was perfectly
balanced and I would pair it with seared seafood and maybe with a risotto.
Mellissoni Vineyards
The 2012
Pinot Gris from Lake Chelan ($35) was pleasant and refreshing. Great for a summer aperitif.
The Tamarack Cellars Viognier, Columbia Valley ($24) has strong aromas of fresh peaches and nectarines and an amazing bright finish. Well done Tamarack Cellars.
Array Cellars
The 2011 Chardonnay
Dijon Clone, Yakima Valley ($32) was also a wonderful surprise from the State
that can produce some decent Chardonnays.
Laurelhurst Cellars
The Late Harvest
2012 White Rhône Blend ($28) was a perfectly balanced
Viognier and Roussanne. The wine had a honey color and aromas of dried apricot,
pear and honeysuckle.
With over 200 wineries exhibiting their wines, my selection is really small. But I can guarantee the quality and the elegance of those wines so whenever you have the chance, buy a bottle.
I was
conservative with food. I only did seafood and some tasty meats including Hook
& Plow’s house-cured pork pastrami, the whiskey-glazed smoked salmon with arugula salad from Ivar’s and Uli’s Famous Sausage gourmet sausage. I also had
the house-made citrus gravlax with herb-cucumber salad from Urbane. I dared to take a sip from the spicy nettle soup with crispy razor clams courtesy of the SkyCity
at the Needle. And the roasted pork
belly with seasonal vegetable from Outside the Box Food Truck was delightful.
The Taste Washington event is a must-do every year. If you are in the Seattle area, don't miss it.
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