This week we will be introducing you to DAVENPORT CELLARS. The winery and tasting room are located in Northeast Woodinville in what is commonly referred to as the "warehouse district." From their web site: We are committed to crafting quality wines for an affordable price. We use the following tenets in our winemaking: - source the highest quality grapes available - use a minimalist approach - pay attention to the details - handle the fruit and wine as gently as possible - maintain traditional practices

SNOWFLAKE - $17.99 - This wine is 72% Sauvignon Blanc and 28% Semillon from Sagemoor Vineyards in Columbia Valley. Produced in 100% stainless steel. 136 cases produced.

R.H.D. - $24.99 - This wine is 60% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. Fruit sources include Kiona Vineyard on Red Mountain and Pepper Bridge and Seven Hills Vineyards in Walla Walla. All French oak - 50% new and 50% once used (two year old oak). 282 cases produced.

CONTINUITY - $24.99 - This wine is 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 13% Malbec, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Fruit sources include Kiona Vineyard on Red Mountain and Seven Hills Vineyard in Walla Walla. All French oak - 87% new and 13% once used (two year old oak). 198 cases produced.

Jeff Jirka - owner/winemaker will be joining us during the afternoon. Stop by and hear their story and try their wines.

TINTERO GRANGIA - This white is 90 % FAVORITA & 10% Moscato - Azienda Agricola Tintero is located on the spectacularly steep hills of Mango at about 450-500 meters. For three generations the Tintero family has tended the soil and vines. The family’s winemaking philosophy is based on the use of traditional and organic agricultural methods. This includes allowing ground cover to grow between vines, the use of manure for fertilizer, and strictly controlled use of herbicides. Also a killer Moscato producer they has begun producing a dry, ever so slightly sparkling white wine from the Piedmontese grape Favorita (which Jancis Robinson tells people is a version of the Vermentino grape) and adds a touch of Moscato for the aromatics. Great with tapas or appy foods served in a Piedmont style are perfect with Grangia. It is crystal clear in color with a palate as refreshing as a mountain stream and flavors of prickly pear, lemongrass, and white pepper. (notes taken from the Wolfes Wine Shop web site)

We should get the DOMAINE DU CROS MARCILLAC this week also. (We tried to have this on April 9th but our order was delayed.) Marcillac is a small appellation that lies east of Cahors. The appellation is dominated by red wine, and these wines must contain at least 80% of the local variety Fer Servadou (aka Mansois, Braucol). The Domaine du Cros "Cuvee Vielles Vignes" exhibits a vegetal nose, with white pepper, blackberry fruit, meat, old leather, damp forest undergrowth and tarry/smokey aromas as well. Extremely impressive on the palate - beautifully textured with a soft, velvety mouthfeel and good acidity, an incredibly long finish.

Next Wednesday is Cinco de Mayo so stop by and have a sample of ED HARDY'S SANGRIA.

Christian Audigier, fashion designer, has taken the Ed Hardy name and tattoo collection and developed a wine line up and also clothing which is very popular around the world.

Stop by and check out this SANGRIA anytime WEDNESDAY MAY 5TH.

The newest production of Breeders Theater opens Friday July 16 at E.B. Foote Winery. This summers play is "Withering Heights" a parody of Victorian Proportions with Bankers.

Shows start at 7 PM. Sunday matinees start at 2 PM. Doors open one half hour before show time.

Dates are: July 16, 17, 21,23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31 and Aug. 1. Choose your date early as these shows always are sell outs!!!!!

Watch for more info soon.