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May. 4, 2013	Tikves Rkaciteli Special Selection 2011 Tikves Rkaciteli Special Selection 2011 Region: Macedonia > Winery: Tikves Variety: Rkaciteli The Rkaciteli from Tikves pairs well with food. Its acidity and bright flavors makes it a a natural pairing with fish and shellfish. Hints of pear. - 05/04/2013		4/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Tasting Notes & Comments	The Rkaciteli from Tikves pairs well with food. Its acidity and bright flavors makes it a a natural pairing with fish and shellfish. Hints of pear. - 05/04/2013
Apr. 27, 2013	Seghesio Sonoma County Zinfandel 2011 Seghesio Sonoma County Zinfandel 2011 Region: Sonoma County, California > Winery: Seghesio Family Vineyards Variety: Zinfandel purchased at costco 4/26/13		0/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Personal Notes	purchased at costco 4/26/13			x $24
Sep. 29, 2012	Owen Roe Riesling DuBrul Vineyard 2010 Owen Roe Riesling DuBrul Vineyard 2010 Region: Yakima, Washington, United States > Winery: Owen Roe Variety: Riesling		5/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Jul. 8, 2012	Rombauer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Rombauer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Region: Napa Valley, California, United States > Winery: Rombauer Vineyards Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Tasted on July 7 2012 at Jen and Darin's house. Paired with grilled flank steak. winery notes: Dark plum color with a hue of crimson red. An opulent bouquet of blackberry, red currant, plum and dark cherry fruit emerge from the glass. Black currant, cherry and spice intertwine for an exceptionally balanced palate. Smooth tannins help build depth on the back palate for a lengthy finish, rich with creamy vanilla and blackberry. Our favorite Joy of Cooking® pairings for this wine include grilled filet mignon and sautéed spinach, marinated flank steak and summer squash, or soft artisan cheeses. - 07/08/2012		5/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Personal Notes	Tasted on July 7 2012 at Jen and Darin's house. Paired with grilled flank steak.			x $45
Tasting Notes & Comments	winery notes: Dark plum color with a hue of crimson red. An opulent bouquet of blackberry, red currant, plum and dark cherry fruit emerge from the glass. Black currant, cherry and spice intertwine for an exceptionally balanced palate. Smooth tannins help build depth on the back palate for a lengthy finish, rich with creamy vanilla and blackberry. Our favorite Joy of Cooking® pairings for this wine include grilled filet mignon and sautéed spinach, marinated flank steak and summer squash, or soft artisan cheeses. - 07/08/2012
Jun. 19, 2012	MAISON BLEUE "AU CONTRAIRE" French Creek Vineyard Chardonnay 2011 MAISON BLEUE "AU CONTRAIRE" French Creek Vineyard Chardonnay 2011 Region: Yakima Valley, Washington, United States > Winery: MAISON BLEUE AU CONTRAIRE Variety: CHARDONNAY Tasted at RN74 in Seattle on June 18th 2012 Winery notes: The wine displays delicate aromas of white peach, hazelnut, wet stone, tangerine, and honey. There is great mid-palate weight with flavors of ripe pear, cinnamon, minerals, citrus, balanced acidity and a long persistent finish. Try this wine with seafood, poultry, veal, foie gras, braised pork, and soft or fully ripened cheeses. 100% Chardonnay - 06/19/2012		5/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Personal Notes	Tasted at RN74 in Seattle on June 18th 2012			x $25
Tasting Notes & Comments	Winery notes: The wine displays delicate aromas of white peach, hazelnut, wet stone, tangerine, and honey. There is great mid-palate weight with flavors of ripe pear, cinnamon, minerals, citrus, balanced acidity and a long persistent finish. Try this wine with seafood, poultry, veal, foie gras, braised pork, and soft or fully ripened cheeses. 100% Chardonnay - 06/19/2012
Jun. 7, 2012	Ridge Estate Chardonnay 2010 Ridge Estate Chardonnay 2010 Region: Santa Cruz Mountains, California > Winery: Ridge Vineyards Variety: Chardonnay Nice crisp and well rounded Chardonnay with some length to the finish. - 06/07/2012		4/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Tasting Notes & Comments	Nice crisp and well rounded Chardonnay with some length to the finish. - 06/07/2012
Apr. 22, 2012	Domaine Thierry & Pascale Matrot Bourgogne 2010 Domaine Thierry & Pascale Matrot Bourgogne 2010 Region: Burgundy, France > Winery: Domaine Thierry & Pascale Matrot Variety: Chardonnay		0/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Oct. 22, 2011	Chateau ste. Michelle C.S.M. White Wine 2010 Chateau ste. Michelle C.S.M. White Wine 2010 Region: Columbia Valley, Washington, United States > Winery: Chateau ste. Michelle Variety: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, muscat CSM classic focus fall selection 2011 Winemakers notes: "C-S-M White showcases the layers of flavor that the Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscat (hence the acronym CSM) lend to this wine. Chardonnay adds viscosity and texture and Sauvignon Blanc gives it a beautiful peachy and herb character. The addition of 1% Muscat provides a floral perfume and touch of minerality on the palate. This would be an excellent wine to pair with your favorite salmon dishes." - 10/22/2011		4/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Personal Notes	CSM classic focus fall selection 2011			x $17
Tasting Notes & Comments	Winemakers notes: "C-S-M White showcases the layers of flavor that the Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscat (hence the acronym CSM) lend to this wine. Chardonnay adds viscosity and texture and Sauvignon Blanc gives it a beautiful peachy and herb character. The addition of 1% Muscat provides a floral perfume and touch of minerality on the palate. This would be an excellent wine to pair with your favorite salmon dishes." - 10/22/2011
Oct. 22, 2011	Chateau Ste Michelle Waussie Riesling 2010 Chateau Ste Michelle Waussie Riesling 2010 Region: Yakima Valley, Washington, United States > Winery: Chateau Ste Michelle Variety: Riesling CSM classic focus summer selection 2011 winemaker's tasting notes: TASTING NOTES “With my Australian roots and the best Washington Riesling grapes at my fingertips, I loved creating this Waussie (Washington + Aussie) Riesling. This wine is made in a dry style, more typical of an Australian Riesling, with vibrant citrus flavors and a refined and delicate palate. The wine’s crisp acidity and elegant style also makes it very versatile with food. Enjoy this wine with fresh Northwest seafood!” - Wendy Stuckey, Winemaker - 10/22/2011		4/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Personal Notes	CSM classic focus summer selection 2011			x $17
Tasting Notes & Comments	winemaker's tasting notes: TASTING NOTES “With my Australian roots and the best Washington Riesling grapes at my fingertips, I loved creating this Waussie (Washington + Aussie) Riesling. This wine is made in a dry style, more typical of an Australian Riesling, with vibrant citrus flavors and a refined and delicate palate. The wine’s crisp acidity and elegant style also makes it very versatile with food. Enjoy this wine with fresh Northwest seafood!” - Wendy Stuckey, Winemaker - 10/22/2011
Aug. 13, 2011	Penner-Ash Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009 Penner-Ash Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009 Region: Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States > Winery: Penner-Ash Wine Cellars Variety: Pinot Noir Tasted at Penner-Ash on 8/13/11 Winery Notes: Aromas of red rasberry, red currant, violets and Asian spice. Broad and structured on the palate with hints of black pepper, bramble and cassis. A lively sweet core of black fruits leads into a finish of wild berries and vanilla. Harvest Date: September 27 – October 9, 2009 Brix at Harvest: 26.4 Finished TA: 5.0 g/L Finished PH: 3.79 Bottled: September 2010 Cases Produced: 390 Release Date: June 2011 Aging: 10 months in 50% new French oak, 25% one year-old French oak and 25% neutral French oal - 08/13/2011 Filled with fruit and intricate structure. Great Wine. 8/13/11 EWL - 08/13/2011		5/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Personal Notes	Tasted at Penner-Ash on 8/13/11			x $60
Tasting Notes & Comments	Winery Notes: Aromas of red rasberry, red currant, violets and Asian spice. Broad and structured on the palate with hints of black pepper, bramble and cassis. A lively sweet core of black fruits leads into a finish of wild berries and vanilla. Harvest Date: September 27 – October 9, 2009 Brix at Harvest: 26.4 Finished TA: 5.0 g/L Finished PH: 3.79 Bottled: September 2010 Cases Produced: 390 Release Date: June 2011 Aging: 10 months in 50% new French oak, 25% one year-old French oak and 25% neutral French oal - 08/13/2011 Filled with fruit and intricate structure. Great Wine. 8/13/11 EWL - 08/13/2011
Aug. 6, 2011	Stag's Leap ARCADIA VINEYARD Chardonnay 2008 Stag's Leap ARCADIA VINEYARD Chardonnay 2008 Region: Napa, California, United States > Winery: Stag's Leap Variety: Chardonnay A very refreshing Chardonnay that has been gently oaked. The wine had citrus and hints of vanilla. - 08/06/2011		4/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Tasting Notes & Comments	A very refreshing Chardonnay that has been gently oaked. The wine had citrus and hints of vanilla. - 08/06/2011
Jul. 16, 2011	Cave de Saumur Lieu-dit "Les Pouches" Chenin Blanc 2009 Cave de Saumur Lieu-dit "Les Pouches" Chenin Blanc 2009 Region: Maine & Loire, France > Winery: Cave de Saumur Variety: Chenin Blanc This wine has flavors of asian pears and apples with a dry finish. - 07/16/2011		4/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Tasting Notes & Comments	This wine has flavors of asian pears and apples with a dry finish. - 07/16/2011
Jul. 2, 2011	Domanico Cellars Lewis Family Vineyards Riesling 2010 Domanico Cellars Lewis Family Vineyards Riesling 2010 Region: Yakima Valley, Washington, United States > Winery: Domanico Cellars Variety: Riesling Helped with crush and bottling of wine.		4/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Personal Notes	Helped with crush and bottling of wine.			x $15
May. 22, 2011	Chateau ste. Michelle C.S.M. Red Wine 2008 Chateau ste. Michelle C.S.M. Red Wine 2008 Region: Wahluke Slope, Washington State > Winery: Chateau ste. Michelle Variety: cabernet, syrah, malbec Spring release of wine club. 5/21/11 Served on 5/11/12 and went excellent with pepperoni pizza from Ballard pizza company. - 05/12/2012		4/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Personal Notes	Spring release of wine club. 5/21/11			x $0.00
Tasting Notes & Comments	Served on 5/11/12 and went excellent with pepperoni pizza from Ballard pizza company. - 05/12/2012
Mar. 19, 2011	Vin de Tabula Rasa 2007 Vin de Tabula Rasa 2007 Region: Columbia Valley, Washington, United States > Winery: Andrew Rich Wines Variety: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Counoise Winery notes: The 2007 Tabula Rasa Red draws on fruit primarily from the Horse Heaven Hills AVA in Washington’s Columbia Valley (Alder Ridge, McKinley Springs, and Elerding vineyards), as well as small amounts of Klipsun and Ciel du Cheval grapes from Red Mountain. With a core of Syrah (70%), the wine exhibits plummy black fruit, spice, and olive aromas, and a depth and lushness that belie its humble aspirations. Roughly equal parts Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Counoise round out the blend, adding complexity as well as suggestions of raspberries, leather, and black pepper. - 03/19/2011		4/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Tasting Notes & Comments	Winery notes: The 2007 Tabula Rasa Red draws on fruit primarily from the Horse Heaven Hills AVA in Washington’s Columbia Valley (Alder Ridge, McKinley Springs, and Elerding vineyards), as well as small amounts of Klipsun and Ciel du Cheval grapes from Red Mountain. With a core of Syrah (70%), the wine exhibits plummy black fruit, spice, and olive aromas, and a depth and lushness that belie its humble aspirations. Roughly equal parts Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Counoise round out the blend, adding complexity as well as suggestions of raspberries, leather, and black pepper. - 03/19/2011