Washington State Wine of the Month Club


Item Number: 289

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $500

Online Close: Apr 25, 2015 6:00 PM CDT

Bid History: 16 bids - Item Sold!

Description

Known for handcrafted wines and wineries with down-to-earth vibes, the Washington wine industry ranks as the second largest wine producer within the United States and is ranked among the world’s top regions. Now is your chance to experience 12 bottles of professionally selected Washington wines.


All bottles will be shipped at once and will be accompanied by Cougar Gold cheese and Copper Pot caramels.


***Gamache Vintners  “ Boulder Red”  2011   Columbia Valley Red Blend            


  Blueberry, cherry, medium bodied Columbia Valley wine… Smooth and approachable red blend layered with depth and complexity aromas of blackberry/blueberry, cherry. It goes well with everyday fare from pizza to BBQ burgers.


 ***Gamache Vintners  “Columbia Valley Malbec”  2009   *90 wine spectator


 Intense plum, spice.  Full bodied, focused red.  Wraps currant and blueberry fruits with smokey minerally accents and fine tannins. Only 433 cases produced.


 ***Gamache Vintners “Cabernet Sauvignon” 2010 


 Concentrated cherry, plum.  Full bodied. Loaded with ripe cherries, fresh plums and oak notes that enhance the fruit flavors. Tremendous mouth-feel..pair this with roasted or BBQ’d meats.


 ***Lauren Ashton  “Cuvee Meline”  2012   *92 wine enthusiast     


 Crisp pineapple, peach. Medium bodied and excellent texture and balance. A blend of Sauv blanc and Semillon blanc, this brings a mix of melon , apple, herb and grass into play.


 ***Lauren Ashton  “Reserve Chardonnay”  2012  *91 wine enthusiast


Elegant pineapple, vanilla.  Medium body, leesey and nicely textured..has lime and green apple notes that rest on a bed of bracing acidity. It has length of focus and detail without the intrusive NEW OAK!


 ***McCrea “Cuvee Orleans” Syrah  2008


Huge, ripe bouquet of olive tapenade, spice, licorice, pepper, plum and smoked meat.  Ripe and powerful and round with flavors matched it’s nose.


 ***Adams Bench Winery  “Reckoning”  2010   *92 wine spectator


Elegant cherry and vanilla. Medium body, fresh, vibrant, light footed and packed with plum, spice, herbs that sail through a veil of fine tannins on the finish.


 ***Sheridan Vinyard   “Cabernet Sauvignon”  2012  *92 wine advocate


Concentrated blackberry, spice, full body.  Aged 16 months in barrel.


 ***Coda  Winery   “Cadence” Red Mountain Blend   2012  *92 wine enthusiast


 Intense plum, spice.  Medium bodied. Quality still hits high marks on this blend of Cab. Franc and Cab Sauv. Aromas of cranberry, herbs, plum and mineral are generous. Good depth of flavor and bitters on the finish.


  ***Cadence  “Ceil du Cheval” Red Mountain Blend   2010  *94 intl wine cellar


Concentrated cherry, spice, full bodied. Bright medium red, pungent aroma of red berries, blueberries and  sandlewood.  Boasts  a superb fruit intensity and precision.


 ***Lost River “Pinot Gris” Columbia  Valley  2013


Crisp  tropical  apple.   Light bodied aromas of pear and tropical fruits and flavors of citrus and apple. Crisp acidity, hint of sweetness create an ideal wine for appetizers and light dishes.


 ***Obelisco Estate  “II Nefer”  Red Mountain Blend   2012


Concentrates  plum, blackberry, full body aromas and flavors of ripe dark blackberry, plum, cherry cola and sweet toasted oak.  Lush with a hint of tartness on the long, slightly tannic finish.  This is a BIG Cabernet.


 Cougar Gold cheese


One pound of a well aged sharp white cheddar cheese from Washington State University creamery.


 Copper Pot caramels


1 box of sea salt infused caramels made in Yakima WA.     


 


 


 

Special Instructions

Please note: The winner of this auction must be at least 21 years of age and someone 21 years of age or older must be present to sign for the delivery. Several states ban out-of-state producers from shipping wine directly to consumers' homes. If you live outside of the state of Washington, please check the laws for your state before bidding.

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