Earlier this week I attended the Washington State Trade Wine Show up in Minneapolis with the 2 ladies who are in my sommelier study group. There were over 25 different Washington winerys present with a slew of wines. I have been getting into Rieslings lately so I made sure to taste every Riesling they had. The most interesting one was Snoqualmie Naked Riesling 2010 out of Horse Heaven Hills in Colombia Valley. It had a very interesting petro note to it that set it apart from all the other Rieslings I tried that day. It retails for around $12 a bottle, is made from organically grown grapes, and is off-dry in style. Yum.
The show was filled with many good wines as Washington is known for it's skill with Cabernets Sauvingons, Merlots, Red Blends, and Rieslings. But the only wine that really stood out to me as exceptional was a Petite Sirah by Dusted Valley Wines. I liked it so much I went back for a second taste before we left. Unfortunately it retails for around $42 a bottle so I don't see myself buying it anytime soon. But if you want to treat yourself to an ultra smooth and luscious Petite Sirah this is surely one to consider.
The day after the wine show my study buddy sent me this quick little video which was made at the show...
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i love columbia valley wines...we have toured some vineyards there a couple years back.
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