Douro Seminar – Mar 31
Seminar, March 31st 2017
Douro and Porto
Hosted by Essência do Vinho Porto and NW Wine Academy
South Seattle Community College
March Archetype – Pinot Noir
Wine Tasting, March 31st 2017
Hosted at The Estates Wine Room
Wines:
Attendance:
- Pamela C.
- Britney C.
- Seth C.
- Nick D.
- John H.
- Donna M.
- Mackenzie P.
- Chris N.
- Alex T.
- Pam W.
Cedar River Brewing Company
Field Trip Report: Charles Smith Wines Jet City.
February 17th, 2017
Attendance:
- Nick D.
- Emily E.
- Erin K.
- Taylor L.
Aged Red Wine Comparative, Mar 23
Wine Tasting, March 23rd 2017
Master Sommelier Prep Group
Canlis, Seattle, WA
Comparing Red Wines, with the influence of bottle age.
The Classic Options:
- Bordeaux
- Médoc
- Libournais
- Graves
- Rhône
- Côte Rôtie
- Hermitage
- Cornas
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Tuscany
- Chianti Classico
- Brunello di Montalcino
- Piedmont
- Barolo
- Barbaresco
- Burgundy
- Côte de Nuits
- Côte de Beaune
- Rioja
- Rioja Reserva, Gran Reserva
- South Australia
- Shiaz, Cabernet and Grenache
- Barossa, McClaren Vale, Coonawarra, Margaret River
- Napa
- Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel
- Central Coast
- Syrah
Mar 17
Wine Tasting, March 17th 2017
Wines:
- ’15 Martín Códax, Albariño, Rías Baixas, Galicia, ES
- ’15 Donnafugata, “Lighea” Zibibbo, Sicilia DOC, Sicily
- ’12 Hess Family, “Amalaya” Torrontés/Riesling, Valle Calchaqui, Salta
- ’13 Freemark Abbey, Viognier, Napa Valley
- ’13 Banfi, “Riserva” 80%-mininum Sangiovese, with Canaiolo Nero and Cabernet, Chianti Classico, Tuscany
- ’09 Compañía Bodeguera de Valenciso, “Reserva” Tempranillo Blend, Rioja DOCa, Ollauri, La Rioja (Alta)
- ’12 Frank Family Vineyards, Zinfandel, Napa Valley
- ’14 Terrazas de los Andes, “High Altitude Vineyards, Reserva” Malbec, Mendoza, Cujo
Cafe Juanita Dinner
Wine Dinner, March 14th 2017
Cafe Juanita, Kirkland, WA
Wines:
- Champagne
- Silex
- Vougeot
- Gaja
- La Spinetta
- Rauzan
- Terra Blanca
- SGN
- Fernet Branca
Mar 15
Wine Tasting: March 15th, 2017
Blind Tasting Buddies, Wednesday Session
Wines:
- Codax Albarino
- Zibibbo
- Freemark Abbey
- Summum
- Macchiole
- Langhe Nebbiolo, Stroppiana
- Vieux Telegraphe
- Terra Blanca
- Rauzan
- Muscat
Attendance:
- Nick D.
- Emily E.
- Eric S.
- Jonathan V.
Margaux Tasting Group
Wine Tasting, March 13th 2017
Theme: Château Margaux
Wines:
- ’08 Mailly “Millesime, Grand Cru”, Sparkling Blend, Champagne, FR
- ’83 Château Margaux, Cabernet Blend, Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, FR
- ’86 Château Margaux, Cabernet Blend, Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, FR
- ’88 Château Margaux, Cabernet Blend, Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, FR
- ’89 Château Margaux, Cabernet Blend, Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, FR
Anti-Classics: Ancient Grapes
Wine Tasting, March 5th and 10th, 2017
Wines from ancient regions and styles.
Lineup I – March 5th:
- St Aubin
- Koehler Ruprecht
- Passerina
- Freemark Abbey
- Muller Thurgau
- Croatian
- Radikon
- Vieux Certan
- Andrew Will
- Cornas
- Zuccardi Bonarda
- La Fiera Primitivo
- Bielsa Garnacha
- Bugey Mondeuse
- Madiran
- Tormentoso Cinsaut
- Yalumba Muscat
Lineup II – March 10th:
- Muller Thurgau
- Koehler Ruprecht
- Croatian
- Radikon
- Bielsa
- Bugey Mondeuse
- Tormentoso
- Madiran
- Zuccardi Bonarda
- Yalumba Muscat
Fri Mar 3 – Guest Leader Taylor
Wine Tasting, March 3rd 2017
Theme
- Old World vs New World
- Leesy Whites, Oaky Whites
- Tart Reds, Deep Fruit Reds
Wines
- ’14 Bocelli, Pinot Grigio, Venezie IGT
- ’15 Martín Códax, Albariño, Rías Baixas, Galicia
- ’13 Freemark Abbey, Viognier, Napa Valley
- ’13 Evening Land Vineyards, “Seven Springs, Summum” Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley
- ’13 Banfi, “Riserva” 80%-mininum Sangiovese, with Canaiolo Nero and Cabernet, Chianti Classico, Tuscany
- ’09 Compañía Bodeguera de Valenciso, “Reserva” Tempranillo Blend, Rioja DOCa, Ollauri, La Rioja (Alta)
- ’12 Frank Family Vineyards, Zinfandel, Napa Valley
- ’14 Terrazas de los Andes, “High Altitude Vineyards, Reserva” Malbec, Mendoza, Cujo
- NV Poema, Brut Rosé, Cava, Conca de Barberà, Catalonia
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