Nothing wrong with these grape jewels other than they are the last stragglers from a particular vintage and we want them gone to make way for exciting new wines.
Sunday, August 19 2010 Laya 70% Grenache, 30% Monastrell The Laya is a full and fruit packed Spansh blend from Bodegas Atalaya. Grown on high altitude vines in Almavasa, it is just another example of what great values new Spanish wines can be. Stop in and try it.
Beat the heat on Saturday by beating it up to the wine shop to check out some fresh and refreshing new local wines. We’ll have some bubbles, a little mystery, some refreshing reds and a little magic.
Treveri, Extra Brut, Columbia Valley $14 Chardonnay Treveri Cellars is a newer addition to the Washington Wine scene that specializes in Methode Champenois sparkling wines. Winemaker Juergen Grieb learned his craft in Germany before moving to the states. This Blanc de Blanc is zero-dosage, completely dry, with hints of apple, complex yeast tones, and acidity. On top of that it is really affordable and NOT made by St Michelle. What else can you ask for?
2009 NW Vine Project, Riesling Willamette Valley $10 The Northwest Vine Project was born from the idea that delicious, mouth-filling wines can be handcrafted at reasonable prices. Partnering with a rotating selection of big name winemakers who usually aren’t named, they source good fruit and make a range of quality inexpensive wines. Sourced from the Hyland Vineyard in McMinnville from vines planted in 1971, the Riesling is elegant and complex with a soft, supple sweetness balanced by lively acidity.
2009 NW Vine Project Pinot Noir Willamette Valley $15 Blended from sites throughout the Willamette Valley and raised in stainless steel to maintain pure varietal fruit character and freshness with about a quarter new French oak for greater complexity and structure. This medium-bodied Pinot Noir has a straight forward appeal and matches well with a wide range of foods.
2009 Walter Dacon, Skookum Red $20 47% Sangiovese, 47% Syrah & 6% Grenache Walter Dacon focuses on Rhone and Mediterranean style wines sourced from select vineyard sites in the Yakima, Columbia Valley. The Skookum Red has aromas of fresh blackberries, strawberry and black fruit, just lively enough not to be too tart. It is smooth and refreshing with only minimal tannin making it an excellent complement to summer fare.
2010 Sleight of Hand Cellars, Spellbinder Red $18 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot, 5% Sangiovese, 4% Syrah, 2% Petit Verdot Sleight of Hand Cellars, a tiny “garagiste” winery located in Walla Walla, is the brainchild of winemaker Trey Busch producing “Simply Magical Wines”. The 2010 Spellbinder was aged in older French oak barrels for 11 months. The cooler growing season allowed for extended hang time for the fruit, allowing for full flavor development while retaining the natural acids that make this such a terrific food wine. Loaded with black and red fruits, this wine has supple tannins and it should age for a while, but it drinks so well right now, who can wait?
For a limited time Madrona Wine Merchants is including a free reusable 100% Bamboo Fiber Towelette with every purchase – just wrap, add a little water, and presto, you have a 12″x20″ towelette. Great for cleaning up those wine spills. Handy to keep in the car for that last minute polishing.
Just our way of saying thank you for your business.
Depending on where you check, the forecast for this afternoon is either bright and sunny or thunder showers. But no matter the weather, we will be pouring six fun and delicious wines starting at 2 pm. Bring your sun block and an umbrella.
July the 1st the City of Seattle’s plastic bag ban went into force. We are exempted from having to charge customers for our new paper bags and can continue to offer our customers our usual plastic bags until our supply is exhausted. But remember, we’d really prefer that you bring in your reusable bags and wine totes. Paper, plastic or your own reusable bag. The choice is yours.
FYI – our paper bags are renewable, recyclable, compostable, and contain a minimum of 40% post-consumer material.
Father’s Day is TODAY. To many ties? Maybe something to tie one on (drink responsibly). Think wine for Father’s Day. Not sure what he likes, we have Gift Certificates.
We carry the Airfield Estates Late Harvest Riesling. Thought we’d plug them since we used their image.
Hours: Wednesday to Friday 12-7, Saturday 11-7, and Sunday 11-5.
Nadia is a 2007 graduate of the Gage Academy Landscape Painting Atelier immersion program. A self-professed “desert lover”, she feels compelled to capture with paint the nuance of color and light that is indicative of the desert environment. Inspired by two trips to Zion National Park, Utah, her new series merges a classical painting understanding with the bold, more direct brushwork found in plein air work.
To ensure that we can provide you with the specific wine that you are looking for, please call or email us with your request. It’s important to note that the vintage and availability of wines can vary from year to year.
