WINE TASTING SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2021, 1:00 to 5:00 PM Scottie McKenzie, Lanterna Chateau du Trignon Viognier 2020, Cotes Du Rhone....…..….$23.99……….$20.39 100% Viognier Pale yellow with brilliant grey tints. Complex nose of apricots, yellow peaches, and tropical fruit. Fleshy and persistent on the palate. Full bodied mouth with a great balance between structure and roundness. Drink within 2-3 years. Excellent ! Kiona Chenin Blanc 2019, Columbia Valley….…………..…….$14.99……….$12.79 92% Chenin Blanc, 5% Chardonnay, 3% Semillon With trademark bright, crisp, fruit-forward characteristic and immense food pairing ability, this Chenin Blanc is a definite crowd pleaser. A small amount of Chardonnay and Semillon add layering and texture. Since 1980, Chenin Blanc has been a stalwart in the Kiona portfolio. Domaine De Nizas “Le Clos” Rosé 2020, Languedoc….......$17.99……….$15.29 40% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre Charming on the nose, with floral and fresh notes of red currant and morello cherry, revealing a beautiful liveliness and crunchiness on the palate, while keeping its roundness and finesse. 90 Points-James Suckling: “Pale pink grapefruit color. A medium bodied rosé with crisp acidity and aromas of strawberry, raspberry, cantaloupe, and crushed stones. Focused and fresh.” Kiona Estates Cuvee 2017, Columbia Valley………...……….$15.99……….$13.59 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 2% Sangiovese, 2% Lemberger, from Columbia Valley and Red Mountain. The Estates Cuvee is a blend from all of our estate vineyards. Each site contributes to the wine in a special way, resulting in an estate-grown wine that is uniquely representative of Washington State. The Columbia Valley components bring acid, fruit, and drinkability, while the Red Mountain additions add depth, structure, and color. Domaine De Nizas “Le Clos” Rouge 2018, Languedoc…….…$17.99……….$15.29 60% Syrah, 20% Grenache Noir, 15% Mourvedre, 5% Carignan Smooth and sensual, this red blend reveals intense notes of red fruits. The plush fruit and spiced flavors of Syrah are deliciously balanced by the sweetness of old vine Grenache, and the vivacity of Mourvedre. The addition of Carignan brings everything together to create this generous and structured wine. 92 Points-Wine & Spirits: “...a smoky, polished red, macerated for three weeks in stainless steel tanks before half was moved into oak barrels for six months. The wood tones sweeten the fruit, and boost the texture into the velvety realm.” Kiona Riesling 2019, Columbia Valley……………..…………………..$10.99……….$ 9.39 100% Riesling Crisp, clean and refreshing, this Columbia Valley Riesling showcases the bright acidity and tremendous fresh fruit characteristics that make Washington state a world-class Riesling producer. The wine is cold-fermented in stainless steel to preserve fruit flavors, maximize pizzaz, and capture a small amount of frizzante in every bottle. |