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A couple of sleepers from Washington State are worth looking in to, one a cabernet and one a sauvignon blanc.
Lets start with the sauvignon blanc. Terra Blanca is the producer and it is from the Yakima Valley. This wine is fresh, clean and crisp... perfect for these hot days and nights. It is not "grassy" as many sauvignon blancs can be (certainly from New Zealand) but more on the citrus side with lemon and grapefruit notes. A good buy at around $13.
Here is a little trivia about the grape.
Sauvignon blanc is a green-skinned variety which originates from the Bordeaux region of France. The grape gets its name from the French word sauvage ("wild") and blanc ("white") due to its early origins as an indigenous grape in South West France. This grape produces a crisp, dry, and refreshing white wine that for me, is a nice change from the over the top chardonnays that most wine makers produce today. (this will be a topic in the future). Sauvignon blanc, when slightly chilled, pairs well with fish or cheese, particularly Chèvre. It is also known as one of the few wines that can pair well with sushi.
Next up we have the cabernet, Ridge Crest the producer from Columbia Valley. This wine is not your big meaty in your face cabernet that many of us enjoy (certainly my lovely daughter) but a soft fruity approachable cabernet that has just enough structure to stand up to your food on the plate. You will find notes of blackberry and plum with a soft elegant finish. Again, at $10.99 you can't beat this wine!
Both of these wines are available at the Wine Discount Center and Binny's Beverage Depot.
Cheers!
J
A couple of sleepers from Washington State are worth looking in to, one a cabernet and one a sauvignon blanc.
Lets start with the sauvignon blanc. Terra Blanca is the producer and it is from the Yakima Valley. This wine is fresh, clean and crisp... perfect for these hot days and nights. It is not "grassy" as many sauvignon blancs can be (certainly from New Zealand) but more on the citrus side with lemon and grapefruit notes. A good buy at around $13.
Here is a little trivia about the grape.
Sauvignon blanc is a green-skinned variety which originates from the Bordeaux region of France. The grape gets its name from the French word sauvage ("wild") and blanc ("white") due to its early origins as an indigenous grape in South West France. This grape produces a crisp, dry, and refreshing white wine that for me, is a nice change from the over the top chardonnays that most wine makers produce today. (this will be a topic in the future). Sauvignon blanc, when slightly chilled, pairs well with fish or cheese, particularly Chèvre. It is also known as one of the few wines that can pair well with sushi.
Next up we have the cabernet, Ridge Crest the producer from Columbia Valley. This wine is not your big meaty in your face cabernet that many of us enjoy (certainly my lovely daughter) but a soft fruity approachable cabernet that has just enough structure to stand up to your food on the plate. You will find notes of blackberry and plum with a soft elegant finish. Again, at $10.99 you can't beat this wine!
Both of these wines are available at the Wine Discount Center and Binny's Beverage Depot.
Cheers!
J
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