Friday, November 20, 2009

New tasting room in.... Ballard?!

I just happened to be reading myballard.com (since I like to pretend I live in Ballard), and it looks like there is a new tasting room in the area... Domanico Cellars. According to myballard.com, the tasting room is open on Saturdays from 12-5 and Sundays from 11-4. The website www.domanicocellars.com has all the info about wines and how to get to the tasting room. I wish I could check them out but I work on the weekends. If anyone tries them out, please let me know what you think!

Happy Thanksgiving!


Wowzers... Here I make promises about keeping up and then I go again not doing it. Sorry! I got a job working at Northwest Cellars as the tasting room manager and am having a hoot. (Here is me on the left working away) So I once again neglect my blog.
Well, I am just reading that a Washington wine got the Wine Spectator Wine of the Year award. I am a bit surprised by the choice, but the fact that Washington is FINALLY getting some respect in the wine world is awesome. It's about time I say! (The winner was Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2005, by the way. There are a few wineries on the list from Washington, so hats off to all of the winners.
Thanksgiving is fast approaching and many of you all will be heading out to family and friends homes for a feast. I wanted to suggest some great wines I have found. My first choice is Las Rocas de San Alejandro Garnacha 2007. I know it's not a Washington wine, but it's a Spanish wine.... and delicious. Its a nice ruby color with some earthiness on the nose, and I believe, wonderful with a Turkey dinner. It usually is about $20-$25 but this month at the Ballard Market, it's the featured wine of the month and a STEAL for $9.99. I'm going back myself and stocking up. You could definitely put this in your cellar for a couple years. Another great varietal is Pinot Noir.. I suggest the following: Ken Wright, Penner Ash, Owen Roe, and Argyle. These are all from Oregon, and a little higher in cost, but pinot is a great wine with turkey and the trimmings.
I hope you all have a fantastic, relaxing, joyous Thanksgiving. I'll be back sooner than later.