Idilico Winery focuses on Spanish varietals.  Originally from the famed Ribera del Duero region in Spain, winemaker Javier Alfonso is determined to showcase a true expression of wine grown in the unique viticultural areas in Washington State. Javier believes Washington vineyards are ideally suited to grow the finicky Spanish cultivars. Some of the top growing regions in Spain resemble Washington State. Dry desert conditions, scorching day time temperatures with huge temperature swings at night all wrapped up in a short growing season and frosty winters.  Who doesn’t love a deep and structured Tempranillo, a juicy and luscious Garnacha or a steely acid driven Albariño?  The winery is named after the 1200 lb bull that fought so bravely in the Barcelona Ring on September 21, 2008 that it won a pardon from ace Matador Jose Tomas. This rare and almost unprecedented turn of events is indeed fitting for such a wonderful creature.  Join us This Saturday as Javier shares with us some of this wines.
 
2014 Albarino  $15
This Albariño is from a 6 acre planting in the cooler area of the Yakima Valley north of Prosser. The wine shows notes of citrus and tropical fruit followed by a luscious, crisp and refreshing flavor. Drink anytime the sun shines.
 
2013 Roble $17
40% Tempranillo, 33% Garnacha and 27% Graciano
This blend of from Boushey, Upland, Art den Hoed and Oasis vineyards is reminiscent of Rioja blends of days past, with little oak intrusion, refreshing flavors and a hint of spice. This pleasure-driven blend is designed to satisfy the most discerning of palates with juicy fruit and food-friendly refreshment.
 
2012 Garnacha $20
This Garnacha comes from Upland vineyard in Snipes Mountain and Elerding Vineyard in the Yakima Valley.  This wine was fermented in small lots and barrel aged in neutral French oak for 12 months. It was bottled unfined and unfiltered.  The wine exhibits aromas of tart cherry, strawberry jam with hints of moist rock and some citrus notes. In the palate the wine is medium bodied with luscious mouthfeel and a lingering finish.
 
2012 Tempranillo $20
Tempranillo is the King of Spanish grapes. With our dry climate, short growing season and extreme temperature variations, Washington may be Tempranillo’s home away from home. The wine shows the right stuff with dark fruits, herbs and soy followed by a long and smooth pass though palate. Aged in French oak for 12 months, bottled unfined and unfiltered.
 
2012 Monastrell $20
This wine is 100% Monastrell from Upland Vineyard in the Snipes Mountain AVA. Originally from growing areas in south-east Spain this variety is also known as Mourvedre in France and typically showcases tart dark cherry, freshly crushed pepper and some game notes. In Washington the fruit retains great acidity due to our cool harvest nights and gives the wine freshness and lower alcohol levels.  Only 93 cases.

Madrona Wine Merchants offers free wine tastings featuring 4-5 selections on a theme every Saturday from 2 until the bottles run out and on Sunday we offer a mini-tasting of two wines all day from 11-5.