This Tuesday we’re having a special tasting of wines from Castillo de Feliciana a new winery in Walla Walla that takes inspiration from their Spanish roots and are dedicated to the enjoyment of the simple pleasures of life. Kara Castillo will be here to talk about the wine and her family’s project. Take a break and come join us.

2011 Pinot Grigio                $16
95% Pinot Grigio, Upland Vineyard 5% Chardonnay, Wallula Vineyard
A fresh pour of this wine brings aromatics of ripe pear, granny smith apple, and layered notes of tropical pineapple. On the palate, the wine is characterized by a light body, crisp acidity, with complementing flavors of citrus zest and pear.

2011 Tempranillo Rosé             $18
100% Tempranillo, Rosebud Vineyard, Wahluke Slope
This Rosé was made in the traditional style with 18 hours of skin contact. The berries were then taken to the basket press for gentle extraction. Complex aromas of cherry blossom, stone fruits, strawberry, and citrus zest entice the olfactory senses. A full-bodied mouthfeel sets the stage for an array of fruit flavors including strawberry rhubarb and peach. The flavors linger in a lasting finish.

Tempranillo- Non-Vintage         $18
100% Tempranillo, Rosebud Vineyard, Whaluke Slope
Tempranillo is the noble grape of Spain. It has spread throughout the world and feels right in the arid region of the Pacific Northwest. This Tempranillo has notes of raspberry jam that mix with spicy notes of black pepper. On the palate notes of mocha are balanced with fresh acidity, bold tannins, and a mouth coating finish.

2009 Miercoles                $20
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot
90% Cockburn Vineyard, Walla Walla 10% Phinny Hill, Horse Heaven Hills
This dinner wine brings the refreshing nose of red fruits and vanilla. An aroma similar to standing in a strawberry field develops as the wine opens in the glass. Upon tasting, a round supple feel is balanced with a crisp acidity that fades with mellow intensity.

2009 Malbec                $38
90% Malbec 10% Cabernet Sauvignon Phinny Hill Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills
The 2009 Malbec offers intrigue with a deep violet color, an inviting aroma filled with the bouquet of blackberry, chocolate, cassis, and laced with a hint of tobacco. On the palate, a full body is completed with soft tannins that intermingle with dark fruit, oak, and spice.

It’s Mayfair this Saturday from the parade at 9:30 am to the block party all afternoon. Come enjoy the pony rides, the music, the food and of course when you get thirsty stop in and try some wine. We picked out a line up to fit the season and we’ll be pouring them all day. Come and check them out.

Sunday is Mother’s Day!

Skip the flowers and give the girls in your life something they will really enjoy. They might even share a glass with you.

Here’s the lineup for Saturday, along with whatever else strikes our fancy as the day goes on.

2011 Cave de Saumur, Rosé Coteaux du Vendomois $10

Pineau d’Aunis

Made by a cooperative of 25 growers and a dozen different winemakers who, together, farm 160 hectares of land, 50 of which are devoted to the dark skinned Pineau d’Aunis, ths rosé has an aromatic nose of citrus and strawberry along with herbal notes. It finishes with a good blend of crisp acidity and minerals.

2010 Würtz Rheinhessen Riesling, $30 / 3 LITERS

A dry and spicy Riesling that has much more complexity than you expect from a box wine. Each box is equal to 4 bottles, so that is $7.50 a bottle. And it is organic and the packaging is environmentally friendly. Keeps for many weeks. Great for camping, boating or just hanging out.

2010 Bodegas Juan Gil, Honoro Vera Monastrell, $10

This family winery started in 1916 runs 400 hectares of vineyards. The Honoro Vera comes from their organic vineyards that surround the cellar in Jumilla where the vines average 25years of age. The wine has lots of big dark smoky sweet fruit that will goes for easy drinking or an outside BBQ.

2008 Broadside Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles, Margarita Vineyard $20

97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petite Verdot.

This high elevation Paso Cab is naturally fermented with native yeasts, by a couple of non-interventionist winemakers. The wine is aged in all French oak, but only 2% of it is new. That leaves the focus on some pure full fruit with restraint and moderate alcohol. It has classic aromas of plum, cured tobacco, saddle leather with soft tannins and good structure mixed in with the cassis and berry fruit.