Tasting notes

Red Wines
RW1	Kendall-Jackson, CA. 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Jackson Estates Grown ($26). Varietal(s): 93% Cabernet Sauvignon; dark cherry red color; blackberry, blueberry and cassis aromas and flavors with hints of smoke, mocha, cedar and vanilla oak; full body; long, earthy finish.
RW2	Columbia Winery, Woodinville, WA. 2002 Merlot, Columbia Valley ($15). 100% Merlot; Style: dry red; color ruby red; aromas and flavors of red cherry and berry; medium body; smooth finish. Reviewed May 18, 2006
RW3	Cambria Winery, Santa Maria, CA. 2004 Julia s Vineyard Pinot Noir ($19). 100% Pinot Noir; Style: dry red; color; aromas and flavors of ripe cherry, grape, and strawberry, with hints of Cinnamon spice and earth; medium body; velvety finish. Reviewed May 19, 2006
RW4	Clos du Bois, CA. 2004 Merlot, North Coast ($18). Varietal(s): 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Other; deep ruby red color; black cherry, ripe plums and red currant aromas with hints of vanilla and spice; juicy black plums and mocha flavors with a hint of tobacco; medium body; velvety mouthfeel and a long, smooth finish
RW5	King Estate, Eugene, OR. 2006 Pinot Noir ($29). Varietal(s): 100% Pinot Noir; bright garnet color with ruby tint; cherry, raspberry jam, blueberry and oak spice aromas; dark cherry and raspberry flavors; medium body; smooth, soft finish.
RW6	Georges Duboeuf, France 2007 Beaujolais Nouveau ($11). 100% Gamay; medium dark red color; raspberry and red currant aromas and flavors with hints of raspberry and red currant; medium body; bright finish. Food Pairing: Thanksgiving turkey (Excellent!), roast ham or other holiday fare.
RW7	Two Mountain Winery, WA. NV Hidden Horse IV Red Table Wine ($15); ); a blend of 43% 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% 2005 Merlot, 15% 2005 Cabernet Franc and 9% 2006 Lemberger; Style: dry red; dark ruby red color; aromas: mocha, coffee, Bing cherries, raspberries, and marionberries; flavors: cocoa, ripe red fruit, smoke and ripe plum; medium-full body; soft tannins on the finish. Two Mountain Winery, WA. 2004 Merlot, Yakima Valley, WA. State ($20); Style: dry red; dark red color in the core with purple hues on the rim; aromas and flavors of summer fruits and berries, with hints of roses, cloves, cocoa and oak; medium body; smooth, balanced, fruity finish. Two Mountain Winery, WA. 2004 Syrah, Yakima Valley ($22); Style: dry red; deep red color; aromas: plums, blackberries, tobacco, earth and spice; flavors: berries, dark cherries; full-bodied with soft tannins and a hint of oak on the finish. Two Mountain Winery, WA. 2005 Reserve Cabernet Franc ($30); Style: dry red; dark red color; aromas: ripe berries, toasted French oak, roasted red meat and vanilla; flavors: blackberries, dark cherries and allspice; medium body; soft tannins and wonderfully integrated toasted oak on the finish. Two Mountain Winery, WA. 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Yakima Valley ($20); Style: dry red; dark ruby red color; aromas: blackberry, cherries, allspice and toasted oak; flavors: blackberry, plum and tobacco, with hints of toasted French oak; full body; long, balanced finish.
RW8	Cline Cellars, Sonoma, CA. 2006 Ancient Vines Zinfandel, Contra Costa County ($18); Style: dry red; dark purple red color in the center, graduating to a garnet hue along the perimeter; aromas and flavors: dusty raspberry, blackberry, white pepper and spice with hints of coffee and chocolate; medium-full body; ripe fruit and soft tannins with a hint of vanilla on a balanced finish. Cline Cellars, Sonoma, CA. 2006 Ancient Vines Mourvedre, Contra Costa County ($18); Style: dry red; dark red color; aromas and flavors of dark plum with hints of chocolate and light spice; full body; soft tannins on the finish.
RW9	Sbragia Family Vineyards, CA. 2005 Zinfandel, Gino’s Vineyard, Dry Creek($28); Blend of Zinfandel and a small amount of Petite Sirah; Style: dry red; deep red color; aromas and flavors: ripe blackberries, dried cherries and white pepper; medium body; juicy, peppery finish. Sbragia Family Vineyards, CA. 2005 Merlot, Home Ranch, Dry Creek ($25); Blend of Merlot and a small amount of Cab Franc; Style: dry red; dark red color; aromas: black cherry, rhubarb and rose petal; flavors: black fruit and mocha with dried herbs and toast; medium body; long soft finish. Sbragia Family Vineyards, CA. 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Andolsen Vineyard, Dry Creek ($35); Blend: a small amount of Cab Franc; Style: dry red; dark red color with purple hues; aromas: black fruit, cassis and hints of leather and dried herbs; flavors: black cherry with hints of cedar, brown spice, tea and mocha; full body; balanced, with firm tannins good structure and a fruit-driven finish.

White Wines
WW1	Cambria Winery, Santa Maria, CA. 2004 Katherine s Vineyard Chardonnay ($16). Grape Varietals: 99.9% Chardonnay, 0.1% Viognier; Style: dry white; medium straw color; aromas of ripe citrus (tangerine, pink grapefruit, lemon-lime) and oak spice aromas; flavors of peaches, pears, pineapple, tangerine, grapefruit, green apple; medium body; crisp finish with hints of vanilla and citrus. Reviewed May 19, 2006
WW2	Terra Blanca, Benton City, WA. 2005 Viognier ($16). 88% Viognier and 12% Roussanne Aromas and flavors of apricot, peach and pear with a hint of spice. Pair with light poultry, pasta sauces or a cheese and cracker plate.
WW3	King Estate, Eugene, OR. 2006 Domaine Pinot Gris ($25). Varietal (s): 100% Organic Pinot Gris; pale straw color; ripe melon, pear, honeysuckle, tangerine/pineapple and nutmeg spice aromas; tropical, stone fruits and citrus flavors; medium body; balanced finish.
WW4	Dry Creek Vineyards, CA. 2006 Fume’ Blanc, Sonoma County ($14.50). Varietal (s): 100% sauvignon Blanc; light straw color; fresh grass, lemon and grapefruit aromas; citrus, lime and crushed stone flavors; medium body; crisp acidity on the finish. Food friendly.
WW5	Waterbrook, Walla Walla, WA. 2006 Melange Blanc ($15). Varietals: 40% Riesling, 20% Gewurztraminer, 10% Viognier, 10% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Gris, 10%Sauvignon Blanc; medium straw yellow color; perfumed honey aromas; stone fruit and vanilla blossom flavors and a hint of nutmeg; medium body; balanced finish. Waterbrook, Walla Walla, WA. 2006 Riesling ($12). 100% Riesling; medium straw yellow color; floral aromas of jasmine and marigold; juicy nectarine and honeysuckle flavors; medium body; balanced fruity flavors on the finish. Waterbrook, Walla Walla, WA. 2006 Reserve Chardonnay ($22). 100% Chardonnay; light straw yellow color; powerful aromas of tropical fruit with hints of butter; pineapple and grapefruit flavors; medium-full body; toasted almonds on the finish.
WW6	Kendall-Jackson 2006 Riesling, Vintner=s Reserve ($10). Varietals: 86% Riesling, 8% Gewurztraminer 3% Sauvignon Blanc and 3% other whites; medium straw yellow color; aromas and flavors of honeysuckle, apricot and peach with hints of orange blossom; medium body; crisp finish. Food Pairing: ideal with spicy food and Asian cuisine.
WW7	Two Mountain Winery, WA. 2007 Off-Dry Riesling ($13); Style: off-dry white; light straw color; aromas: peaches, honeysuckle and apricots with a hint of pear; flavors: melon peaches, honey and apricots; medium body; off-dry fruity finish.
WW8	Sbragia Family Vineyards, CA. 2006 Chardonnay, Home Ranch, Dry Creek ($26); 100% Chardonnay; Style: dry white; light straw color; aromas and flavors of Bartlett pears, oranges and fresh pineapple with hints of spice and dry Creep minerality; medium body; smooth, lingering finish.
WW9	Beringer CA. 2006 Chardonnay Priv. Res., Napa Valley ($35); Style: dry white; medium straw color; aromas: lemon zest, sweet vanilla, baked apple and spicy oak; flavors: pineapple with hints of minerals and spice; medium body; long, bright, citrus infused finish.