We’re looking towards a quite weekend here in Madrona, relaxing before the blue jets come crashing into town next week. While we savor the peace we have seafood on our mind. We’ll be pouring a trio of wine this weekend that pair well with fish. Fortunately East Anchor is right across the street.
Saturday – Love, Rocks and Oyster shells
2023 Love & Squalor, Mothershucker $20
36% Sauvignon Blanc, 32% Riesling, 21% Pinot Gris, 11% Chardonnay
Willamette Valley
A Lewis Carrol kind of wine that maybe, just maybe goes with oysters. The wine is a dry blend of three aromatic whites grown in volcanic basalt and sedimentary marine soils. The nose conjures a mix of salt and sand and coastal flowers, with texture and fruits coating the tongue.
2023 Cave du Château de Chénas, Coeur de Granit, Chénas $20
100% Gamay
You’ll never break this heart of stone. Plump black raspberry brushes up against red cherry and bruised alpine strawberry on the fragrant nose along with pomegranate and cranberry skin. The midpalate is juicy with chalky, mineral elements that lengthen and extend the taste that goes on and on.
Sunday – More Rocks
2023 La Genestiere, Les Gallets Rosé $16
20% Carignan, 20% Cinsault, 20% Clairette, 20% Grenache, 20% Syrah
A 5 grape rosé from the Languedoc that gives Provence a run for the money. Light body with dry, crisp flavors of citrus, peach, nectarine, and raspberry.