Thursday, January 22, 2015 Anson Klock

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happy new year!
we are now CLOSED for our Winter Break

we are very thankful for all of our wonderful customers and friends who came out to support us over this past year. big cheers to you!

eat well. drink well. live well
anson+jenny

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open tuesday 12/30 & wednesday 12/31 from 12-5pm
needing some party supplies for new year's? we have delicious cheeses, salami, fine wines, hostess gifts and more. pre-order party platters of cheese and salami for easy pickup and keep your guests nibbling while they sip. be safe and pace yourself, it's a long night. 

 new year's special: 10% off champagne this week!
ring in the new year in proper fashion with champagne. cremant, cava and prosecco are great everyday bubbs, but when you really want to mark a special occasion only champagne will do. we are huge fans and have a rather large selection of grower champagne: pierre gimmonet, gaston chiquet, jean milan, coutier, j. lasalle, jean vesselle, jose dhondt, jose michel et fils, bereche et fils + boizel to name a few.  yes indeed, we love our champs. we all identify with wines that reflect a sense of place, no matter what the place is. in this case, the growers of champagne are who we applaud. come see what all the fuss is about. #farmerfizz #provenance #hugafarmer

wishing you and your loved ones a very happy new year.
cheers!
anson+jenny
xo


ps. 2015 is gonna be great! #toagoodyear xo a+j

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please join us this Thursday evening to taste an array of sparkling wines perfect for all of your holiday festivities. from cava to champagne every party needs bubbles! thursday 12/18 from 5-7pm happy holidays. a+j

taste:
Lucien Albrecht Cremant Rose
One of the most distinguished and long standing wineries in Alsace. They have always been regarded as a pioneer of viticulture, beginning in 1425 when Romanus Albrecht started the winery. They have been responsible for many advancements and innovations, including being one of the three founding fathers of the regulated Cremant d'Alsace. 100% Pinot noir from whole, hand picked clusters that are softly pressed in a pneumatic press. Method Traditionelle is used to achieve the beautiful pearlage this delicious rose shows. A classic!

http://pasternak-wines.simpleflame.com/pdfs/Lucien%20Albrecht%20Brut%20Rose%20Product%20Sheet.pdf

Jacques Copinet 05 "Marie Etienne" Blanc de Blanc
In the Marne Valley, the Copinet family resides in a tiny village of Montgenost (Moet & Chandon has a warehouse here, because they source their Chardonnay for some of the best cuvees from here). Starting in 1975, this family hand harvests all of their own fruit, and bottles in the frigid chalk cellars beneath the family home. 

Naveran 2012 Brut Reserva Cava
An estate Cava made from the holy trinity of Spanish sparkling grapes (Xarello, Macabeo, Parellada). This vintage Cava spent 18 months on its lees to help achieve great depth, complexity, and the fine, delicate bubbles it exhibits. 

http://www.oleimports.com/wine/Naveran-Brut-Vintage

Domaine Achard-Vincent Clairette de Die "Brut" NV 
A Sparkling wine that predates even champagne, as historians as old as Pliny the Elder recorded the greatness of the Clairette grape in the Rhone Valley. Organically farmed since Thomas Achard's garndparents were tending the vines, this Clairette de Die is made using methode traditionelle, and is a beautiful, bright floral treat to get your Christmas party started right.

http://www.kermitlynch.com/our-wines/domaine-achard-vincent/

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join us this thursday evening to taste an array of exquisite french wines from importer Petit Monde. small production affordable wines that stand up to any from the big dogs. our good friend, Cyril Frechier will lead the tasting. a great opportunity to stock your cellar with some great wine at a great price. happy holidays! a+j

thursday 12/11 from 5-7pm $8 tasting fee

taste:
denois tradition brut, NV (50% chardonnay / 50% pinot noir)
bösch edelzwicker NV (Sylvaner, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Muscat)
abonnat lagardonne 2013 (60% gamay / 40% pinot noir)
sant just mazurique 2012 (100% cabernet franc)
madura grand vin rouge 2008 (43% Syrah / 34% Mourvedre / 14% Grenache / 9% Carignan)

about Petit Monde Wine Merchant

Petit Monde Wine Merchant is a direct importer of fine artisanal French wines. These wines, produced by small family estates, are handcrafted with great personal care, from sustainable farming to natural winemaking.
http://www.petitmondewine.com/

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wine tasting this thursday: Indie Wineries' best wines for the Holidays
this thursday, 12/4 from 5-7pm $8 tasting fee

winter whites and a every tone of red for the holiday season. super friendly price points, thoughtfully crafted wines with major respect and attention to the fundamentals of the process. AND, as always beyond quaffable-down right #gulpable.

2013 Olivier Pithon Mon P'Tit Blanc Cotes Catalanes (macabeau, grenache gris, grenache blanc)
2010 Pithon-Paille Anjou Blanc (chenin blanc)
2012 Arndorfer Strasser Weinberge Gruner Veltliner
2012 San Fereolo Dolcetto di Doglinai Valdiba
2008 Pacina Chianti Colli Senesi
2010 Iuli Barbera del Monferrato Barabba

What Makes a Winery ‘Indie’?

One set of hands. One person who guides every step from the vineyard to the consumer. In contrast to larger producers, Indie Wineries are a one man/woman show and do not have any disconnect. The wines reflect the personality of the winemaker and have a soul and character that make them unique and beautiful. 

Small production all around 4,500 cases/year 

All are produced naturally, most certified organic, and many biodynamic 

Small estates, many that have a cult following, but that fly under the radar of the big guys getting the press and media attention. (kind of like picnic! ;) They are just making their way into the wholesale market and have an unbeatable quality/price ratio. These are the future stars of the wine world…

http://www.indiewineries.com/


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holiday hours: OPEN tuesday and wednesday 11-6. 

 saturday 11-6 and sunday 12-5

thanx to all who came to see us over the weekend, it's so fun curating all of your holiday table sips+nibbles together! for those of you still gathering for a beautiful harvest dinner, we will be in the shop that's brimming with the best #wineforfallfeasts #charcuterie #cheese and #tastefulgifts that you need. see you tuesday+wednesday 11-6, then back when you need to restock saturday+sunday.

Upcoming Wine Tasting:

TURKEY WINE! 

join us thursday to load up on some libations and other treats for your holiday table. 5-7pm $8 tasting fee.

whether you are hosting friends+family or lucky to be a gracious guest at another’s table this thanksgiving, a proper bottle of wine (or three) is the cornerstone of every great holiday meal. we continue our series of tastings featuring perfect wines for fall feasts with our turkey wine extravaganza. we are lucky to have dear friend and wine guru brian huse on hand to lead this week's flight. as is typical at picnic, we like to think outside of the box when it comes to pairings. though, it wouldn't be a turkey flight without at least one lovely pinot noir so we for sure have that covered. we will taste:

Domaine de Vieux Pressoir Brut NV *always bubbles to start*

COR Alba 2013 (new vintage) *guwertz-pinotgris-classic*

Clos du Caillou Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2012 *lush+elegant, kind of gorgeous*

Evening Land Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2012 *'12 is showing really well, great value*

*Bouissiere Gigondas 2012 *just came in, excellent!*

 Tempus Cellars Grenache 2012 *in fact, perfect game-bird wine, from WA. go hawks.* 

as always, there's something for everyone's palate and pocket book, but you might do well to walk with one of each just to make sure you have your bases covered next week…

gobble-gobble,

j+a

xo

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Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant  

Thursday, 11.13.2014 5-7pm $10- tasting fee

these crisp fall days followed by super cozy evenings remind us that another holiday season has arrived. the remaining thursday wine tastings in november and december will be devoted to finding the perfect pairings to share with our friends+family around our celebratory tables. 

what better way to kick off such a series than with an extra delicious flight from champagne, burgundy, and bordeaux. we'll explore tastes from a few of these charming villages studding these renowned regions in FR. lyle railsback, right hand man to the venerable kermit lynch, will be on hand offering up his wonderful insights into these wines from his first hand experience working with the growers+vignerons.

we will taste:

j. lasalle NV preference brut 

christophe buisson 2011 bourgogne aligoté 

domaine montante-thoden vezelay "cuvee galerie"

regis bouvier 2012 marsannay rouge V.V. "longeroies"

lucien boillot 2011 gevrey-chambertin 

château moulin fronsac 

this evening promises full bodied with notes of elegance + sophistication. tasting fee is $10 and worth every penny. we will offer a special discount on multiple bottle purchases of the featured wines. 

xox

cheers! 

a+j

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this thursday is a wonderful spanish tasting with Bodegas Ontañón. the wines are mostly from rioja with a couple from ribera del duero. our dear friend, Laine Boswell, who works directly with the family who makes these wines will be leading the tasting. 

the tasting runs from 5-7pm this Thursday 11/6 the tasting fee is $8 and includes tasty nibbles that pair with the wines. tasting fees are negotiable with multiple bottle purchase of *featured* wines. hope to see you. cheers! 

10.28.2014

Join us Thursday to taste wine from Fall Line Winery. Owner/winemaker Tim Sorrenson will be our guide as we taste through his current releases. An avid skier, Tim named his winery after the *fall line* of a ski slope. Good wine is similar to good skiing needing balance and grace. These wines are some of our very favorite from Washington State.
This Thursday from5-7pm. $8 tasting fee.

10.22.2014

tasting this thursday: sparkling LAMBRUSCO secco!

today's lambrusco couldn't be much farther from the *Riunite on Ice* and other sugar bombs that were popular in the 70s and 80s. perhaps the perfect fall wine. a light-weight sparkler that pairs with any feast. join us Thursday to sample three distinctly different lambrusco and also two lovely italian white wines.

thursday, 10/23 from 5-7pm $8 tasting fee

taste:

fiano, greco di tufo, and three different dry (secco) lambruscos!

neromestri, ferrando + despina

10.13.2014

tasting this thursday: Cru Beaujolais with Owen Kotler

thursday, 10.16 from 5-7pm. $8 tasting fee

taste:

fleurie, morgon, moulin-a-vent and a very nice macon blanc

10.07.2014

this week's wine tasting: Groovy Italian Wines from Portovino!

thursday, october 9th, from 5-7pm. $8 tasting fee

taste:

massa derthona

brusco sangiovese

scarpa monferrato

garrone munaloss

09.30.2014

this week's wine tasting: Get Your Greek On!

this week we leave liguria and pop over to taste wines from Greece.

this thursday, October 2nd from 5-7pm. $8 tasting fee

taste:

Mercouri "Foloi"

Gai'a wild ferment Assyrtiko

Thymiopoulos "young vines" xinomarvo

Gai'a Agiortiko

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thursday's welcome-to-fall wine tasting: 

this week we'll head to ‪#‎Liguria‬ to taste the wines of Punta Crena. 

we'll be pouring: Lumassina Frizzante 2012, Pigato "Ca Da Rena" 2012, Rossese "Isasco" 2012 + Cruvin Rosso 2011!

this thursday from 5-7pm $8 tasting fee. 

 ‪#‎perfectpicnicwine‬ Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant

http://www.kermitlynch.com/our-wines/punta-crena/

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Join us thursday to taste an array of affordable french wines perfect for the transition from summer to fall. 5-7pm $8 tasting fee. 

taste:
- Chateau L'Aumeraude 2012 Cru Classe "Cuvée Sully" Blanc (100% Rolle aka Vermentino)

- Domaine la Rocaliere 2012 Lirac Blanc (Grenache Blanc, Clairette)
- Domaine la Rocaliere 2011 Lirac Rouge (Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah)
- Domaine St Marie des Crozes 2012 (Cab Franc VdP)

cheers! a+j

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08.29.2014

After our busiest summer yet it is time for us to take a little break.

We are CLOSED until Wednesday 9/10

Cheers!

a n s o n  +  j e n n y

08.21.2014

another fresh batch of our pork sausages available this weekend. 

OPEN Saturday 11-6 and Sunday 12-5. 

hint: grill and pair with #rosé 

#smallbatch #sausage #happypigs #juicy #charcuterie

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Taste Bandol Wines from Gros Noré this Thursday eve. (8/7) from 5-7pm $8 tasting fee taste: blanc, rouge and #rosé! *special discounted pricing offered on featured wines and large format bottles available. (while they last.)

in kermit's words these are “Magnificent Bandols made in the simplest manner, très franc de goût, with a whole lotta soul.” Domaine du Gros ‘Noré is a leading contender in Bandol and the appellation is regarded as the grand cru of Provence. 
#perfectpicnicwine #rosé Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant 

http://www.kermitlynch.com/our-wines/domaine-du-gros-nore/

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Summer Wine Tasting:

Thursday, July 24th - Mick Unti and UNTI Vineyards!

ahhhh, we love UNTI!  Their vineyards are centered in Sonoma's Dry Creek Valley in Healdsburg, California, but the wines are transcendent to the regions where their varietals originate while maintaing a perfect reflection on their native CA terrior. We applaud+respect their success in making some of the best, most interesting wines domestically. They do so with fruit they grow on their property and with reverence for mother nature. It's not unlike how we cook, sourcing the best possible ingredients so they can shine with subtle accents of fat, acid, and seasoning. Another added benefit of such well balanced proper wine is that they are magical with food.

We are so pleased to be hosting a grand tasting led by Mick+Danae Unti! We will be pouring all of UNTI's current releases along with a couple surprises from the library. Wines presented will be available for purchase at special prices during our event.

This Thursday, July 24th, from 6-8pm. $20 tasting fee.

cheers!

anson+jenny

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Wednesday, June 05, 2013 Anson Klock

Thursday Wine Tasting: Paul Gregutt and Waitsburg Cellars! (6/5; 5:30-7:30; $9-)

please join us this thursday evening to meet and taste with esteemed wine writer turned winemaker paul gregutt. what we find very compelling about his waitsburg cellars project is his very focused sensibility for each varietal from his years of tasting wine analytically. it's also fun to see that there is no single clear winner in this flight, every one of the wines is somebody’s favorite. (that's always our goal when planning a tasting at the shop and this thursday is no exception.) and for the guy whose spent his career critiquing, he has received super positive reviews from his peers. (the hosemaster is one of our favorites, check it out, but be warned-PG-13! Good Things Come to Those Who Waitsburg) http://hosemasterofwine.blogspot.com/2013/05/good-things-come-to-those-who-waitsburg.html

these wines will be profiled in an upcoming issue of seattle magazine with other national reviews are in the works, but this is your chance to taste them first. we couldn't have planned a better lineup for a more beautiful evening, we look forward to seeing you. In Paul's words: "As I have written before, this is a huge learning process for me, and very exciting at that. I’ve pulled a few arrows out of my back, but I guess that goes with the territory."

His take on the five wines we will taste: 

Waitsburg Cellars 2012 Cheninières – this is one of the two Chenin Blancs. Here the model is Savennières, meaning its finished to absolute dryness, and kept at the lowest possible alcohol (12.6%). In my view this brings out the nuances that these old vines (40+ years) from the Upland vineyard can provide. The wine is tart, herbal, spicy, aromatic, and shows excellent length. A perfect oyster wine more than one person has commented. ($17 full retail)

Waitsburg Cellars 2012 Chevray – also old vine Upland Chenin Blanc, modeled after Vouvray. Residual sugar is just above perceptible, but the ripeness of the fruit rounds out the palate and pops up the alcohol a couple of notches. This wine is the easiest to enjoy right out of the bottle, no airing required. It jumps up and grabs you by the nose, then leads you to the land of flowers and lovely fruits. ($17 full retail)

Waitsburg Cellars 2012 Pinot Gris – from the oldest block of Pinot Gris at Willow Crest, this has rung the bell for more than one reviewer. It’s done in a bright, fruity, yet complex style that will nicely accompany a broad range of summer salads and seafood. ($15 full retail)

Waitsburg Cellars 2012 Riesling – also old vine, from a Yakima valley vineyard, this wine was the favorite of the Hosemaster, and it is one of the wines in this portfolio that I expect to have a long life. I left a ¾ consumed bottle out on the counter a few weeks ago and came back to it two days later. Damn if it wasn’t better than when first opened. Supremely aromatic, complex and detailed, it’s no surprise that Washington can make great Riesling, but I believe this competes with the best of them. ($15 full retail)

Waitsburg Cellars 2011 Three Red – this proprietary blend of Merlot, Malbec and Mourvèdre launched the project, and may be considered the flagship wine. I’ve tasted it at least two dozen times, and each time it surprises me. It’s a sleek, tart, aromatic red wine, very young and a bit backward. It is always better after a minimum of 6 hours breathing, and often after 12 – 24. I take that as an indication that it will also age quite nicely. Here again, the goal is to capture details that are lost when wines spend too much time in too much new oak, or alcohol levels are pushed too high. I love aromatics and nuanced flavors, and that is what is built into Three. ($25 full retail)

http://www.paulgregutt.com/2013/05/may-update-on-waitsburg-cellars-wines.html

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Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Anson Klock

Wine Tasting Thursday: SPAIN! 5/30 5:30-7:30pm $9 fee

This Thursday eve we are offering a special flight of wines from various regions of SPAIN. We have chosen affordable and delicious selections from champions of natural wine jose pastor and louis dressner that are fresh with terrific aromatics and a wonderful persistence of flavor. these particular wines have been out of the seattle market for a while and we've been working hard, directly with the importers to get them back in the mix just for you. 

Come taste organic/biodynamic wines with an amazing quality/value ratio that are sure to knock your socks off Thursday May 30th, from 5:30-7:30. $9 tasting fee. 

¡ole!

Taste:
2010 Maranones Tinto Maronones

2010 Pedralonga Tinto do Umia

2011 Pecina Cosecha Joven

2011 Palacio de Bornos Verdejo

2010 Bengoetxe Txakolina

image courtesy of http://www.josepastorselections.com

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Thursday, May 16, 2013 Anson Klock

CORSICAN WINES TONIGHT! 5!16

if you didn't know this about us by now, here it is: we love corsican wines. the producers we have featured are biodynamic, harvest by hand, and craft wines that are totally unique and unmistakably terroir driven. tonight we present clos venturi, one of the oldest corsican estates with unique soils comprised of sandstone, shale, and shisteux. the wines are tended to organically, fermentations done in stainless, and aged in cement vats. they are complex yet harmonious and will seduce you with their purity, freshness and nuanced fruits. these are wines that could only have been made in corsica, with fruit grown at the foot of a spectacular mountain; mineral-laden, with a distinctive mediterranean opulence, the freshness only found at high altitudes and tonight, only at picnic.

we will taste: blanc, rose, et rougue. see you there. #vivelacorse

tonight, 5/16 from 5:30-7:30pm. $9 tasting fee.

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Thursday, May 09, 2013 Anson Klock

Phinney ArtWalk this Friday 5-9+Saturday 12-5

we will not be hosting a wine tasting this Thursday evening because it's time for the *BIG ONE*-the PNA annual art walk, that is. 

please join us in welcoming national geographic photographer josh newman. he has curated a stunning collection of his natural history images from across the globe celebrating earth's remaining wilderness. an added bonus: winemaker travis scarborough of Scarborough Winery will be in the house giving you the first taste of his spring releases! 

this friday from 6-9 + saturday from 12-5

http://www.phinneycenter.org/artwalk/index.shtml

http://www.joshnewmandesign.com/

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Thursday, April 25, 2013 Anson Klock

EARTH WEEK Wine Tasting Tonight! 4/25

as you know, we strive to always present delicious and compelling wines to you. in that process, we have consciously and consistently featured organic and bio-dynamic wines from producers who follow sustainable, environmental agriculture techniques. though some of these fantastic producers we've brought to you don't necessarily tout these practices emblazoned on their labels, we wish to highlight this fact this week specifically in honor of mother earth. we've selected a beautiful flight of wine for you to sip on a glorious evening. please join us and come taste our weekly selections. #everydayisearthday

Barberani Orvieto (Organic)
The 2011 Orvieto Classico Superiore Castagnolo Secco shows lovely density of fruit allied to piercing, saline minerality. This is a gorgeous, vibrant Orvieto laced with flowers and white stone fruits. I would prefer to drink it over the next year or two, while the fruit remains vibrant and crispy. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2014. 88 pts WA, Galloni

Pra Soave 
"Snow Wine Award" Plant protection is copper and sulfur and weed control is mechanical. Yeasts are selected and grapes are ALL estate grown.

Universally regarded as one of a handful of world-class producers in Soave who have revitalised the region, Pra produces 5 wines based on Garganega, covering a wide spectrum of styles and flavors. The 'basic' Soave Classico, described in the 2007 Gambero Rosso guide as 'an absolutely magnificent wine of which every wine enthusiast should have a few bottles tucked away'.

ICardi Cortese - Organic/Biodynmaic
Rich and mouth-filling, with tropical subtle pineapple notes balanced by mineral elements and nice citric acidity. Really, it's got something for everyone and works equally well with food or without. According to Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The Cortese L’Aurora is very beautiful. Ripe, juicy peaches and flowers come together nicely in this round, refreshing white."

IGrecco Rosato - Organic
100% Galliopo Skin contact is kept for two days in cold stainless steel tanks. This cold condition creates a very fresh, tangy quality with hints of crushed strawberries and cherries on the palate. The texture is very round and smooth, a very pleasing style of Rosato.

Braida Moscato d'Asti - Organic 
Braida is best known for their high-end Barberas – Bricco dell’Uccellone and Ai Suma in particular – but these entry-level wines deliver tons of pleasure at far more accessible prices.
Moscato d’Asti Vigna Senza Nome possesses gorgeous aromatics and clean, varietal fruit in a vinous style with a finessed mousse and lovely overall balance.

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Thursday, April 18, 2013 Anson Klock

2011 Jean Foillard Morgon "Cote du Py" is Here!

Our hearts are heavy after this past week. We are taking this evening off and will not be hosting a wine tasting tonight. Please do something with your family or with some good friends.

In happier news we have some delicious new wine for you to enjoy. The 2011 Jean Foillard Morgon "Cote du Py" is finally here and we have some. In Burgundy Jean Foillard is a legend and he is one of our very favorite vignerons. Each year we await the arrival of his beautiful wines. Come check out what the Cru Beaujolais fuss is all about. We even have one 3 LITER (double magnum) available should you require one.

Be kind to those around you,

~anson+jenny

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Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Anson Klock

Thursday: Taste Italian Wines from famed imported Louis/Dressner 4/11

This Thursday, join us to taste delicious Italian Wines from famed imported Louis/Dressner. Held in high regard for the wines they select, Louis/Dressner imports wine made with natural viticultural practices: wild yeasts, hand harvesting and minimal or no filtration. These are wines that showcase their place of origin and varietal characteristics.

Thursday 4/11 from 5:30 to 7:30p $9 tasting fee.

Taste:
Cascina degli Ulivi VinoBlanco $20
DEI Rosso Montepulciano $20 
Montesecondo Chianti Classico $25
Fattorie Etna Rosso Allegracore $26
www.louisdressner.com

In their words: "the overblown world of overdone wines is fundamentaly tiresome. We're not looking for tasting specimens but for wines that are great fun and a great pleasure to drink." We say, "Cheers to that!" Hope to see you tomorrow! -a+j

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Thursday, April 04, 2013 Anson Klock

Thursday Wine Tasting: Facelli Winery Italian Wines from Washington

please do join us this rainy thursday evening to taste some very pretty, hand-crafted wines from WA state. what we like most about these wines is that they are lovely to sip while nibbling cheese or charcuterie, but are fundamentally great with food. (take home the barbera tonight with some of anson's famous ragu, a crusty columbia city bakery loaf and VOILA- you've got the perfect dinner!) 

vintage to vintage, lou facelli's winemaking has shown consistent quality and remarkable value. until now, the distribution of these wines has been quite limited. as soon as we tasted this current vintage, we jumped at the chance to share them with you first! come sip+nibble with us...

this thursday, 4/4 from 5:30-7:30om. $9 tasting fee. cheers! a+j

Taste: Fume Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese+Barbera
About Facelli Winery:
Grapes are sourced from some of the finest vineyards in the Columbia Valley, Red Mountain, and Yakima Valley appellations. By selecting fruit from these mature vineyards we best ensure exceptional flavor and balance in all our wines. All grapes are handpicked, hand sorted, and gently processed. Our focus is on single vineyard, 100% varietal wines produced in small quantities to showcase each vintage's unique characteristics. For the past 30 years, winemaker Lou Facelli has triumphed with diligence, skill, hard work and patience, to emerge as one of Washington State's true artisan winemakers.

Facelli winery extends its family values by maintaining an honest respect for everyone working in the vineyards. This philosophy has built longstanding relationships with growers. These time tested relationships have proven to be invaluable in our quality assurance for the best fruit nature can provide.

Current production of 2,000 cases consists of 17 wines from 13 different varietals. We've selected the following flight to share with you this thursday:

2011 Fumé Blanc - Columbia Valley - Sagemoor Vineyard
Our Fumé Blanc is done in a style that is elegant and refined, with a particular emphasis on the fruit. A regional favorite, this popular varietal offers great versatility. Local restauranteurs sing its praises. The 2011 vintage is straw in color, and brilliant in the glass. A slight herbal character is played-up in the aroma and down-played on the palate. It has fine balance and lively acidity. Concentrated flavors of pear, peach, and melon are predominating. The wine is crisp with a dry lingering finish. With seafood dishes, especially shellfish, it is a family favorite. Goat cheese, grilled vegetables, and white meats, are also great pairings. This wine serves as an excellent aperitif.


2010 Pinot Grigio - Columbia Valley
The 2010 Pinot Grigio is our second release from a grape known in France as Pinot Gris. Pinot Grigio is most commonly found in Northern Italy. Made from 100% Pinot Grigio this wine is medium in body with a very attractive floral bouquet. Bursting with aromas and flavors of white peach, pear and honeysuckle, it has a finish that is silky-smooth on the palate. We recommend trying this wine with grilled chicken, grilled halibut, pan seared sea scallops and other seafood dishes. Some other family favorites are proscuitto and melon, crab risotto, chicken piccata, and fontina cheese melted over sliced polenta.


2008 Washington Sangiovese - Sugarloaf Vineyard
This is our fifth release of Sangiovese. This famous Tuscan varietal is used in the production of Chianti and Brunello, and shows great promise here in Washington State. Sugarloaf Vineyard is located near Goldendale perched high above the Columbia River. The wine is a beautiful medium-ruby color with flavors of plum, strawberry and tart cherry. Elements of violets and cedar add to its complexity. There is a great harmony of fruit, tannin, and lively acidity. Aging in French oak barrels has further enhanced its depth. This wine demands food! Family favorites include any tomato inspired dishes, grilled chicken, wood-fired pizza and roasted duck.



2008 Barbera - Columbia Valley - Sagemoor Vineyard
This single vineyard offering of 2008 Barbera is our third release of this classic Italian grape from the Piedmont area of Northwest Italy. Our family is from this same region and makes production of this wine especially fun and gratifying. It is rapidly becoming one of our most popular varietals. The naturally high acidity along with intense flavors make this wine a "must have" with food. The gentle tannins in Barbera help make it an easy wine to pair with many different dishes. It is medium in body with a rich purple/ruby red color. This wine exhibits lovely aromas and flavors of raspberry, tart cherry and plum fruit with a hint of vanilla. Family favorites include braised rabbit or chicken served over creamy polenta and Osso Bucco with mushroom risotto.

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Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Anson Klock

Austrian Wine Tasting Thursday 3/28 5:30-7:30 $9 tasting fee

This week we taste Austrian wine. Taste: Riesling, Gruner Veltliner, Blaufrankish and Zweigelt

All smaller production houses, Markus Huber, Hugo and Preisinger are the rock stars of the Austrian wine world. By hand harvesting, focusing on the fruit, and employing biodanymic practices the wines return to a more natural...pure state. Think CLEAN, CRISP, REFRESHING. These are the wines for a warm summer's night, a few oysters and some great friends. Our good friend and local wine legend, Jen O'Neil, will be passing on her knowledge and passion for these wines.

Please join us this Thursday, March 28th, from 5:30 to 7:30pm. $9 tasting fee. Case discounts are available.

Markus Huber 2011 Riesling Terrassen
Markus Huber 2011 Gruner Veltliner Terrassen
HUGO 2011 Gruner Veltliner
Preisinger 2010 Blaufrankisch
Preisinger 2011 Basic (Zweigelt:Blaufrankish 50:50)

photo: www.circovino.com

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