This week we will be tasting the new releases of FIVE STAR CELLARS from Walla Walla. KYNZIE Rose of Sangiovese - $20.99 - Delivers amazing aromas of strawberry and dried apricot. Fresh, tangy style with citrus and pomegranate notes backed by a focused, exotic spice finish.
SYRAH - $30.99 - Ripe and round, generous with plum and dried fruit coming through clearly. Balanced, with smoke and roasted coffee notes and a clean finish. Ideal with grilled meat.
QUINQUE ASTRUM - $28.99 - Very fresh, bright red raspberry flavors lead the way. Crisp in texture, well balanced, with beautiful fruit. Enjoy with your favorite meal. (Super Tuscan Blend: 58% Sangiovese, 33% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon) MERLOT - $32.99 - The beautiful floral nose is laced with hints of spice. Bright berry flavors and vanilla oak comes through clearly in this finely textured wine. Well balanced with a finish that lingers.
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CABERNET SAUVIGNON - $34.99 - Deep earthy aromas with tobacco leaf and espresso leads to a broad, rich mouthfeel. Dark cherry fruit with harmonious layers of velvety tannins. Beautiful length on the spicy finish.
And since this varietal has become so popular....... MALBEC - $38.99 -Rich deep aromas of toasted oak and coffee at the beginning. A solid core of black fruit and spicy oak fills the mouth. The long, layered finish completes this superbly balanced wine.
All tasting notes sourced from the Five Star Cellars web site.
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For our white this week we will be trying WEISSBURGUNDER from Austria. (Also known as Pinot Blanc in other parts of the world.) Ripe pears and fleshy melon-like notes (as well as faint nutty tones) combine in its richly aromatic taste sensations and harmonious finish. An ideal food wine. (winery web site notes)
And from here in Washington we will sample DAVENLORE WINERY DURIF. Wine Lore: The small, deep purple grape of this variety suffers an identity crisis. Developed in Montpellier, France in 1880 by Francois Durif, we chose the traditional name, after the grape's creator. This cross between Pelourisin and Syrah is often called Petite Sirah. We choose to call it by the traditional name because there is nothing petite about this wine. Enjoy! (winery web site notes)
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The Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market opened last Saturday with a bang. The weather was great and it drew a large crowd. Ths week enjoy the music of guitarist Charlie Spring from 10 until 2 while you stroll through. It is time to start checking with the vendors to see what will be available in the next few weeks. The flowers always make a gray day bright and I heard the Honey people and Pasta folks had some great stuff.
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"Age appears to be best in four things - old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read." L. Bacon
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