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Most of the Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon based wines have some percentage of other grapes blended in. The Bordeaux style blend (often called Meritage in the U.S.) is made from grapes traditionally grown in the Bordeaux region of France: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc (my most recent crush, get it?), Merlot, Malbec and Petite Verdot.
Columbia Crest Chardonnay 2002 $ 11
The winemakers notes say it all: "Apple and banana aromas mingle nicely with toasty oak. Immediately rich and lush on the palate, apple and a hint of pear then trail into a mouth-filling, supple finish, Doug Gore, Winemaker. " Yum, Yum, Doug, give me a plate of THAT fruit salad!
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling Eroica 2002 $20 A great wine and one of the best American Rieslings I have tasted. Floral aromas of pear and apricot. Rich, spicy and fairly dry, with nice acidity. Don’t even think of picking up a pricey French Domaine Alsatian or German Rielsing with their QbA, Kabinett, Spatlese and Auslese names; instead, zero in on this Riesling. How’s that for a buy -American ad from a born -on –the- Fourth -of -July Yankee Doodle Dandy!
Hedges Three Vineyards Red 2001 $20
A wonderful Bordeaux-style blend with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. It’s a really great value red wine from a small Red Mountain winery with a recent string of excellent wines are very reasonable prices. While this wine could age for years, you can drink it now and enjoy.
Covey Run Syrah 2002 $10
Wine Spectator’s "Wine of the Week" 5/12/03 rating 87 points. Wine Spectator says: "Crisp and lively, generous with bright blueberry and spice flavors, which echo nicely on the fine-textured finish." Marlene says, "look for this one!"
About the Author:
Marlene Rossman heads up the University of California-Irvine Corporate Wine Studies Program. She was the Sommelier at Laguna Culinary Arts, Laguna Beach, CA from 2006-2006. She hrelocated her wine education company, Manhattan Wine Seminars, LLC, from New York to Southern California, where she provides wine events for corporations, and individuals. She also consults for private clients on how to acquire fine wine for their cellars. Marlene is the wine columnist for Orange County Home Magazine.
Website Name: ManhattanWineSeminars, LLC
Website URL: www.ManhattanWineSeminars.com
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