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As binNotes tilts towards palate fatigue after this weekend’s Taste Washington 2013, some final notes featuring favorite wineries, eateries, and seminars:
TASTE WASHINGTON 2013
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EAT
Chocolate…chocolate…chocolate…binNotes’ fave find: Intrigue Chocolate Co.
Bacon Chocolate, anyone? Chef Aaron Barthel handcrafts a chocoholic’s Willy Wonka Wonderland.
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DRINK
binNotes faves:
Hedges Family Estate 2011 Estate Dry Cabernet Franc Rose, Red Mountain $18
Hidden gem, Old World soul of a pour. Dry, dusty, adaptable.
Jones of Washington: 2011 Pinot Gris $12
Scintillant Alsatian-style Pinot Gris that leaves you begging for more… which you can’t get right now…because it’s SOLD OUT.
So try the 2011 Jones of Washington Chardonnay $15…an insouciant skip across the taste buds that pairs well with others.
Challenger Ridge Vineyard and Cellars: 2010 Northern Lights Muscat Ice Wine $36
Sidereal, aromatic, uncloying ice wine that glimmers on the palate.
Honorable Mention:
Kaella Winery: 2010 Rosé of Sangiovese $17
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2010 Sangiovese, Red Mountain (Ripasso-style) $25
Clever use of Sangiovese for first crush rosé, with skins then added to the Sangiovese for a superb socially acceptable wine for any meal.
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LEARN
binNotes attended the Sunday morning seminar: Yakima Valley 30th Anniversary
Moderated by: Andy Purdue, greatnorthwestwines.com
Panelists: Bob Betz, MW – Betz Family Winery, Todd Newhouse – Upland Estate, Thomas Price,MS - Metropolitan Grill, W. Blake Gray – The Gray Report
Three wine guys and one out-of-state grenade-thrower riffing on Washington State’s oldest AVA, where they ask the question: ‘Why isn’t Yakima Valley better known?’ Is it the lack of B&B’s, as suggested by W. Blake Gray? Stay tuned for further developments.
Thanks to Washington State Wine and Visit Seattle.
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