The Taste Washington event is well behind us but the marvelous wines of the State are here and ready
to be consumed. This year during the tasting I decided to go for the wines with
the higher price tag ($60+), the luxurious and difficult to find otherwise - in certain cases only if
you are a member of a wine club.
Of course they were
served with amazing food made from local chefs. This year I noticed chefs
played more with fresh fish rather than meat and their miniature creations were
as tasty in the mouth as pleasing for the eye. Here are some photos for you
to share with me with my comments on those amazing wines.
The 2012 Champoux Vineyard Red Bordeaux Blend from Horse Heaven
Hills at $83 is the perfect Bordeaux blend of 64% Cabernet Franc, 22% Merlot and 14%
Cabernet Sauvignon. Full-bodied, pure and refined features aromas of black
current and sweet dark berries and it is the wine you serve not only to impress
but also to indulge.
The 2013 Estate Carménère from Red Mountain at $80 is only
available to club members so I am lucky enough to have tasted it. This soft and
silky, with black peppercorn aromas is one of a kind wine that will soon sell
out.
The 2012 Estate Red Bordeaux blend from Walla
Walla at $85 is irresistible. Dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon but blended
with Petit Verdot and Merlot, this Bordeaux is full-bodied and balanced. Its
silkiness brings also aromas of black and red berries and spices. Not to be
missed.
The 2012 Estate Bottled Old Block Cabernet Sauvignon from Red
Mountain at $65, is elegant and rich. It has aromas of red fruits and light
spices and you will taste the old-vines grapes as well. It is a great wine.
The 2013 GSM Red Rhone Blend from Columbia Valley at $70 is a blend of 40% Grenache, 35% Syrah and 25% Mourvèdre. Its superb color and its complexity with aromas of black
berries and strawberry and its tones of licorice - all come together nicely in
this full-bodied blend that has a great aging potential.
The 2013 Ruckus Syrah from Red Mountain at $62 is a magnificent
Syrah from the Washington State. The style is unique with black fruit and cedar
and the 11% of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend makes this wine rich, supple and
amazing (89% Syrah).
For more information about the menus and wines click
here: http://tastewashington.org/2016-taste-washington-program/
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