In Summer in Seattle you have to be ready for everything — A bit of wind, a splash of rain, the occasional burst of sun.  You need a few sippable whites, a good stock of rosé, and a stash of versatile reds to prepare for the weekend.  Here’s a line up to cover the bases, or come browse the shop and find some others for yourself.

WHITES

2018 Hugel, Gentil  $14
50% Sylvaner & Pinot Blanc, 15% Gewurztraminer, 22% Pinot Gris, 7% Riesling, 6% Muscat
This wine revives an ancient Alsace tradition that wines assembled from noble grape varieties were called “Gentil”. Gentil “Hugel” allies the suave, spicy flavor of Gewurztraminer, the body of Pinot Gris, the finesse of Riesling, the grapiness of Muscat and the refreshing character of Sylvaner.

2016 Meyer-Fonné, Alsace Pinot Blanc  $12
An earthy overtone sits on the nose. The palate has a similarly earthy ring but adds gentle pear and lemon notes to a very light, dry body.  Was $18 now $12

2017 Teutonic, Jazz Odyssey  $14
A blend of Riesling, Gewurz and Chardonnay, and is a perfectly lively, fragrant and engaging glass of white wine.  There’s so much energy underneath the textured, flowery profile, and it’s got just a touch of RS that makes it so perfectly Alsatian in style.  Was $19 now $13

2019 Corte Sant’Alda, Soave  $22
80% Garganega,  15% Trebbiano di Soave, 5% Chardonnay
A fruity and savory Soave, with  mineral character, vinifed in steel tanks. On the nose it expresses itself with scents of ripe fruits, aromatic herbs, flowers and almonds. On the palate it is smooth, juicy, fresh, savory and well-balanced.  Organic

ROSÉ

2019 Clos des Lumières, Eclipse Gris Rosé  $10
100% Caladoc
Caladoc is a cross of Grenache and Malbec which makes a surprisingly nice rosé.  White fruit aromas. The palate will reveal cherry, peach with a bit of pleasant spiciness in the finish.

2019 J. Mourat, Collection Val de Loire Rosé  $13
Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Négrette, Gamay Noir,
Ripe aromas of crushed cherry and watermelon.  A big mouthful of cherry and strawberry fruit mingles with tangy citrus on the palate.  Organic

2020 Atlantique, Cabernet Franc Rosé  $13
A vibrant Loire Rosé in the classic French style. Plenty of wild strawberry and raspberry fruit on the nose. The palate is deliciously fresh, elegant and soft with crisp acidity. Generous fruit flavors, but delightfully dry

2020 L’ermite d’Auzan, Nimes Rosé  $14
50% Cinsault, 50% Grenache.
Beautiful  explosion of fruit in the nose and on the palate. This wine is situated between a Tavel and a Côte de Provence    Bio-dynamic

2020 Domain Carrel Eugène, Savoie Rosé  $17
80% Gamay and 20% Mondeuse
Outstandingly crisp, this Savoy rosé has aromas of black cherry, strawberry, wild flowers and minerals.  And the palate is equally compelling. Bright, zesty, crisp and laced with red fruits, honeysuckle, and mellow mineral notes,

2020 Mirabeau, Classic Rosé  $19
65% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 10% Cinsault
A classical Côtes de Provence rosé, offering aromas of yellow peach, pear, freesias and strawberries. Layered and neat.

REDS

Podericellario, È! Rosso  $20
Barbera
Hand-harvested into small bins. Spontaneous fermentation. Ten days maceration. Aged in 100hl cement tanks for one year. Bottled with minimal sulphur (~10ppm) and without filtering or fining.  Oh Yeah, It is a great summer red with a little chill on it.  Organic Natural. 1 LITER

2019 Statti, Lamézia Rosso $13
40% Gaglioppo, 40% Greco Nero, 20% Magliocco
From Calabria, this red blend has dark notes of black cherry, plum, cocoa, tobacco, Indian ink and spices.  The palate has an excellent balance between fruit, tannin, and acidity. Long pleasant finish of fruit and spices.

2018 Notre Dame de Laval, Côtes de Roussillon  $10
45% Carignan, 30% Grenache, 25% Syrah
Brambly raspberry and blackberry fruit with wonderful earthy/gamey/wild Carignan notes and black-olive subtleties from the Syrah.  Organic

2018 La Tannerie, Cité de Carcassonne  $12
50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Franc
A great value wine from the Languedoc.  powerful black fruits, cocoa and peppers, embellished with floral and animal notes.  Complex and rich, supported by a remarkable structure and a long aromatic persistence.

2017 Manousakis, Mrs.  $16
30% Romeiko, 70% Syrah
A rustic Crete Red, aromas of black berries, cranberry and some nutty character. Medium bodied wine with gentle acidity, rounded tannin’s, and lots of ripe dark berries with some vanilla notes.

2019 Darby, Purple Haze  $20
Cabernet, Malbec, Mourvèdre Cab Franc and a little Syrah
The new vintage of the Haze rolls in.  The sum is greater than its parts.  Dense and rich, with a muscular mix of dark currant, cherry, and plum with a hint of cedar.  Aged in 30% new French oak for 18 months

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We don’t stock a wide selection of Sake at Madrona Wine, but when you pick up the sashimi grade Ahi at East Anchor we have some good selections to back you up.  And don’t forget the Choya Umeshu for desert.

Kizakura Saké 101  $16
Kizakuura Tokuri Ikkon series contains a 180ml bottle each of Junmai Daiginjo, Junmai Ginjo, and Nigori. It is a good introduction to saké styles with both traditional and non traditional ideas for sake pairing.  This would also make a fun conversational dinner party feature.

Sawano Tsuru Genshu Junmai  720ml–$15 
This Junmai is simply pressed from the rice without any water added. This makes for a more flavorful drink, and a touch higher alcohol content. The undiluted nectar washes the palate with a rich, ripe fruit taste and a pleasant dryness. Try chilled or on the rocks for a more satisfying experience.

Manotsuri Bulzai Ginjo  300ml –$16   720ml — $25
This is a Nama-chozo saké, which means it is left un-pasteurized until the bottling stage; this adds zestiness to the mouthfeel. Refreshing aromas of bananas and tropical fruit. The finish offers hints of licorice and white pepper over stone-driven mineral notes.

Soto Premium Junmai Saké  720ml –$23
The nose on this very gentle Junmai Daiginjo is an enjoyable collection of mango, ripe peach, citrus, and a touch of coconut aromas. Pretty cool packaging for this very tasty sake that is smooth, round, soft, and very clean.

Kizakura Premium Nigori Saké  300ml –$8
Expect a fresh, light flavor with a mildy sweet and sour taste from this Kizakura Nigori saké.

Choya Umeshu  500ml — $17
Japanese Plum Wine
The added natural fruit is called UME in Japanese. The organic acid of UME balances the taste of Choya.  Very refreshing.

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Catching up with some of the Spanish Wines we recently have picked up — Whites, Reds, young or with some age, and a new Vermouth.

2019 Nortico, Alvarinho  $14
A young, fresh white wine with the characteristic bright acidity and aromas of peach and grapefruit. Nortico is light and delicate, lovely as a “porch-sipping wine” to drink on its own.  Also a terrific seafood wine, particularly with salty, fattier dishes like fish tacos or broiled oysters.

2014 Marques de Caceres, Antea Rioja Bianco  $15
93% Viura, 7% Malvasía
This limited edition white wine, fermented on its fine lees, in new oak barrels,  reveals an intense and complex  bouquet  of  apples  and  white  peaches  with  a  depth  of  mature  pears  and  refined  toasted  notes.

2015 Viña Século, Mencia  $11
This good little value wine comes from 25-year-old vines from Bierzo in Northwestern Spain. Medium-body, cherry red, with aromas of ripe fruit, vanilla, and spices. Ideal parried with chicken, grilled meats, or pasta.

2018 Bodega Virgen de la Sierra, Old Garnacha Vines  $11
Old bush-vines from Spain. Aromas of wood violets and baking spice. Full bodied and supple! Notes of black cherry cola, red currants, rich raspberries and almond bark. This is soft and smooth and easy drinking.

2016 Familia Monje Amestoy, Seis de Luberri Rioja  $17
Tempranillo
Six months of aging in American oak barrels give name to this wine, produced by the method of semi-carbonic maceration, typical at Rioja Alavesa. Its fresh and fruity soul wears the smoked scents given by wood, in a well-defined balance between youthfulness and experience.

2015 Poblets del Montsant       $24
75% Grenache, 10% Carignan, 10% Syrah, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
From the neighboring DO to Priorat, comes this rich red wine.  Red fruits on the nose evolve to a spicier, balsamic, toasty character and great freshness. Full and rich in the mouth showing hints of oak and a delightful spiciness. The tannins are present but not overbearing. A delightful, elegant Montsant with a fresh and persistent finish.

2012 Contino, Rioja Reserva $42
90% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano
Contino was founded and became the first of the new wave of single vineyard Rioja estates. Today, the winery makes some of Rioja’s finest wines, polished and comparably modern, but with a sense of balance and restraint that gives them amazing elegance and great longevity.  Aromas of wet earth, spice and dark berry follow through to a full body, round and soft tannins and a long and decadent finish. Black olive and dark fruits. This is the only wine made from Contino in this year.

La Pivón, Rojo Vermouth  $28
Made with Airén and Malvar grapes, this expression contains herbs and botanicals macerated in oak barrels with oranges from Valencia. Aromas of plum, cherrywood, dried figs, and coffee are expressive. Cinnamon-coated orange peel washes the tongue before it warmly and seductively morphs into rose petals, sassafras, and clove.

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We just received these incredible deals on these Washington wines.  Why the big markdowns?  We didn’t ask, we just bought in.

2018 Gamache Vintners Heritage Sauvignon Blanc  $12
he Gamache family planted these vines in 1985 at Gamache Vineyard located on the White Buffs in Columbia Valley.  This wine offers notes of melon and fresh citrus with a bright and well-rounded mouthfeel from the combination of using neutral French oak and stainless steel for eight months.  Was $25 Now $12

2017 Gamache Vintners Estate Merlot  $12
This Merlot offers concentrated notes of baked dark cherries and brown sugar on the nose. Velvety mocha and hints of cinnamon greet you on the palate and leave with a rich finish. Was $22 Now $12

2014 Gamache Vintners Heritage Euclid  $20
57% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc
Red Mountain
This is an Homage to their father Euclid.  This blend offers plum, dried herbs and hints of black licorice.  Was $35 Now $20

2013 Gamache Vintners Heritage Nicolas  $20
51% Cabernet Sauvignon / 17% Cabernet Franc / 16% Malbec / 16% Merlot
A big Washington Bordeaux Style Blend  Baked cherry and raspberry preserves nicely balance the cloves, star anise and hints of tobacco found on the nose and palate.Was $36 Now $20

2014 Finn Hill Tenebrae  $15
Petit Verdot
This 100% Petit Verdot is inky dark in color, with aromas of black cherry, blackberry and blueberry with touches of violet and lilac, and wet cobble stone. The inherent power of Petit Verdot persists on the palate, with a massive delivery of black plum, cherry and chocolate flavors that’s bold and rich yet balanced, with firm tannins and great length in the finish. Was $30 now $15

And we still have these other Washington deals available:

2015 Cougar Crest, Cabernet Sauvignon  $15
This Walla Walla estate grown Cab was allowed to thoroughly ripen on the vine, flavors of red currents, violets, herbs, pepper, and spice compliment a rich mouth feel. The finish is long with tobacco, caramel, and toast aromas. Was $30 now $15

2015 Ashton Troy, Cabernet Sauvignon  $18
This Cabernet Sauvignon from the Columbia Valley AVA is rich and full-bodied, with an elegant tannin structure. It opens with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, and ripe plum and is followed by hints of spiciness and minerality. Was $30 now $18

2017 Basel Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon  $19
Columbia Valley AVA –The perfumy characteristics of this wine are immediately noticeable. Pretty notes of ripe blackberry, raspberry and plum bring out an expressive fruit element on the bouquet. Cigar box and warm leather intensify the aroma. This elegant Cabernet boasts sweet, red fruit in the mid-palate. Firm acid and integrated tannin build great structure in the mouthfeel. Was $39 now $19

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González Byass was created in 1835 by Manuel Maria González and remains in family hands today, now in the fifth and sixth generation.  Founded in Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, in the heart of Sherry country.  They make a wide range of sherries, but recently we got a deal on two wines from their VORS range, enological gems aged for over 30 years in complex solera regimes.

González Byass “Del Duque” Amontillado  $20 — 375ml
100% Palomino
At least 30 years old the Del Duque is a bright pale orange tawny. Mild, unforced nose with a hint of jamon serrano (or is this auto-suggestion?) and no excessive concentration and really exciting bone-dry licorice and peanut notes. An edge of saltiness. Just the thing to get the appetite going in the middle of the festive season. Very fresh, clean finish.
Was $55 now $20

Gonzales Byass Apostoles  $20 –375 ml
87% Palomino, 13% Pedro Ximenez
This 30 year old Sherry is a blend of Palo Cortado and PX. Dark amber in color it is an interesting wine with an elegant and delicate nose with notes of nuts and concentrated fruits. On the palate this wine is complex and intense with notes of caramel and mature oak.
Was $50  Now $20

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Petillant Naturel, aka “Pet Nat,” is a traditional method of producing sparkling wine where the wine is bottled prior to the completion of primary fermentation without adding additional sugar and the fermentation finishes in the bottle. No disgorgement and no dosage they are cloudy and have extra yeasty flavors.  Here are two we currently have at the shop.

Moutard, Pet Mout  $14
Chardonnay
Made by our best selling Champagne maker Motard.  The Pet Mout has fine bubbles.  The aromas of citrus fruits, floral and mineral go very well with freshness and elegance in mouth in addition to an acidity which allows balance between aromatic power and softness.  Fun summer wine.
12% alcohol by volume

2020 Lunaria, Ancestrale (Pet Nat) Sparkling Brut  $20
Pinot Grigio
A “Pet-nat”from Abruzzo made with native yeast and no added sugar. Brut Nature.  The Lunaria has a beautiful cloudy pink color and aromas and favors of strawberries, ripe pear, and apple. Lees contact creates complexity and aromatic intensity.  Biodynamic
12% alcohol by volume

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We’ve picked up some great deals recently on Grüner Veltliner and DRY Riesling From Austria and Germany.  These wines are great with Asian food or just sipping by themselves on a sunny afternoon where the lower alcohol makes them deliciously refreshing. If you want a bit of comparison, check out the Oregon equivalents from Teutonic Wine Company or Balboa’s Washington State Grüner.

Riesling

2016 Weingut Neiss Riesling Trocken  $15
A crisp Riesling from the Phalz. dry, mineral, and chiseled. This wine is no exception and shows all the hallmarks of Riesling. From the petrol nose to a lime-zested, white flower, citrus fruit core.  12.5% alcohol by volume.  Was $19 Now $15

2018 Domãne Wachau Federspiel Terrassen Riesling  $15
Present and pronounced on the nose this wine displays stone fruit, delicate lime, and hints of ripe pear. On the palate there are flavors of juicy white peach and subtle hints of apricot. This wine is well balanced by a refined structure, very fresh, crisp and plush acidity.  12.5% alcohol by volume.  Was $23 Now $15

2016 Schloss Lieser, Riesling Estate Feinherb  $16
This medium-dry wine has aromas of fruit and slate that lead to a fresh and round palate with a salty finish. The native yeasts bring more complexity, more texture, but they don’t lose the clarity that makes the wines of the Mosel so special. Was $22 Now $16

2018 Domãne Wachau Federspiel Bruck Riesling  $18
From a very cool and stony gneiss spot in the Spitzer Graben, the Bruck Riesling shows a fine and aromatic and spicy bouquet of apricots and white blossoms mixed with truck stop nuance.   Lean and strong on the palate, with intense and spicy fruit intermixed with crystalline flinty notes. It’s lithe but intense and concentrated.  Diesel lovers delight.  12.5% alcohol by volume.  Was $30 now $18

2016 Teutonic Wine Company Willamette Valley Riesling  $20
Wonderfully drinkable Riesling – very light and bright – honeysuckle notes.  Perfect sushi wine.  12.36% alcohol by volume

Grüner Veltliner

2019 Domãne Wachau Federspiel  Terrassen Grüner Veltliner  $12
Hand-picked  from  steeply  terraced vineyards  throughout  the  Wachau  valley. The Terrassen has aromas of green apple, white pepper, hints of mango, balanced with delicate herbal notes. This Federspiel is a traditional example of Grüner Veltliner with its medium-body crisp acidity, juicy fruits and white spice on the finish.  12.5% alcohol by volume.  Was $18 Now $12

2018 Domãne Wachau Federspiel Liebenberg Gruner Veltliner  $18
Liebenberg has a rather cool influence producing wines that are elegant and have subtle minerality. This wine shows hints of Golden Delicious apple, white peach, spicy notes of pepper and subtle hints of tropical fruit on the nose. The palate is pronounced with a salty character, juicy fruit and lively acidity that complement the long-lasting powerful mouthfeel.  12.5% alcohol by volume.  Was $30 Now$18

2018 Balboa Grüner Veltliner  $15
Exotic aromas of lime blossoms, crushed rocks, citrus and pink pepper corn with spicy floral notes. Bright acidity with flavors of lemon, lime and grapefruit leading into guava and fresh peach.  12.5% alcohol by volume.  Was $25 Now $15

2019 Teutonic Wine Company Grüner Veltliner  $24
Grüner Veltliner from Oregon.  Nice and rich, with bracing acidity to break things up. It smells like apples and briny sea spray. This wine is a bit tart but has a nice grip to it.  11.28% alcohol by volume

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While the horses back east are competing for flowers, we have a full field of Rosés going head to head for weekend entertainment.  You can pick a favorite or go for the long shot.  There are no losers in this race.

2020 Rotaton Cellars Rosé  $10
Chenin Blanc with a dash of Syrah
A great little value rosé from Cali with a beautifully floral bouquet of budding roses. The palate confirms the nose with subtle floral aromas secondary to the wonderfully ripe peach and stone fruits which greet you upon the first sip.

 2020 Radley & Finch Cinsault Rosé  $12
100% Cinsault from Western Cape, South Africa with notes of strawberries and hint of lemon pith.  Soft and silky on palate, where ripe strawberries and hints of lemon continue with a touch of melon.  Organic

2020 Ferrandiere Grenache Gris Rosé  $13
From the foothills of the Pyrenees, this is a crisp and easy Rosé with aromas and flavors of thyme, sour cherries in greek yogurt, mint, and cashew nougat with a supple, crisp, light body and a sleek, breezy finish that presents notes of underripe watermelon.

2020 Quartre Tours Aix en Provence  Rosé Classique  $14
40% Grencahe, 15%Cinsault, 15% Syrah, 15% Cab Sauv
Fresh and delicate, with fruity notes (pomelo, green apple, red fruits) and a hint of spice.  Delightfully refreshing with flavors of red currants, strawberries and grapefruit.

2016 Castelmaur, Vin-Gris Corbieres Rosé  $14
80% Grenache, 10% Carignan, 10% Cinsault.
A classic Gris de Gris wine with salmon hues. Delicate strawberry nose, seamless and fine pointed. Still tasting great after 5 years.

2019 Corte Giacobbe Pinot Griggio Ramatto  $15
Freom Veneto, this Pinot Grigio, picks up its color from 12 hours masceration of it skins.  It is aged 3 months on it leas.  The wine has notes of tropical fruit, such as pineapple and heightened by subtle floral notes of spring wildflowers. Elegant and silky smooth on the palate. Is it a rosé?  Is it an Orange Wine?  Is it both?

 2020 Anne Amie, Rosé of Pinot Noir  $15
A Willamette Valley rosé with aromas of strawberry, orange blossom, citrus pith, wet stone.  The flavor has notes of rhubarb compote, marmalade, pink grapefruit, and honey.  Crisp and yummy.

2020 Chapoutier, Bila Haut Rosé  $15
Cinsault, Grenache
Red fruits, and gentle floral aromas with crisp mineral flavors with a hint of citrus in the lingering finish.

2018 Domaine Pélaquié, Tavel  Rive Droite Rosé  $18
60% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 20% Cinsault
Smooth, generous and fruity, with an amber-shaded color of incredible intensity.

2020 Domaine Des Annibals, VAR Rosé  $20
60% Cinsault, 30% Syrah, 10% Grenache
A classic Provence, striking in its depth as its exuberant nose of raspberry, lime, mint, and warm sand. Its organic viticulture and pedigree as the oldest winery in the appellation show on the unusually rich palate of strawberries and blueberries, with a crystalline minerality that lends freshness heading into the persistent red-berried finish. Not only is this legendary winery certified organic, they are now 100% solar powered!  Organic

2019 La Spinetta, Il Rosé di Casanova  $20
50% Sangiovese, 50% Prugnolo Gentile
Aromas of sliced peaches, flowers, stones and chalk very complex with full body and round yet agile and dynamic intensity, salty, linear, energetic backbone of acidity, great structure and lovely finish.

2018 Famille Bourgeous, Les Jeunes Vignes Sancere Rosé  $22
Pinot Noir
This refreshing, very fruity rosé will seduce you with its bouquet of ripe red fruits. It’s fresh and particularly well-balanced in structure and aromas.

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