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6-Flight Blind, Feb 22

Wine Tasting, Feb 22nd 2017

Advanced Sommelier Prep Group
Westward, Seattle, WA

Format: 25 minutes, 6 wines, full “grid”. Students preparing for the CMS Advanced Sommelier Exam.

  1. ’15 Torres, “Pazo das Bruxas” Albariño, Rías Baixas, Galicia, ES
  2. ’14 Cakebread Cellars, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, California, US
  3. ’14 Bodega Colomé, “Vino Blanco de Gran Altura” Torrontés, Valle Calchaquí, Salta, AR
  4. ’14 Mount Veeder Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, US
  5. ’10 Travaglini, 100% Spanna (aka Nebbiolo), Gattinara, Vercelli, Piemonte, IT
  6. ’01 Bodegas Faustino, Tempranillo Blend, Rioja “Gran Reserva”, Oyón, Rioja Alavesa, País Vasco, ES (85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo)

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Charles Smith Wines Jet City

Field Trip Report: Charles Smith Wines Jet City.
February 17th, 2017

What we learned:

“Today I had a great experience visiting Jet City Winery, I learned about the Missoula Floods, and the effect they had in what is Eastern Washington today. I learned the different types of acids that exist in wine and why malolactic fermentation is necessary all red wines.

I also learned the effect that yeast has in wine and life in general. We tasted different barrel samples from different great labels including K Vinters, Charles Smith, Sixto, Substance. Everything was a great experience thanks to Nick and all the BTB.”

– Jonathan V.

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Thu Feb 16

Wine Tasting

  1. Lustau, “Papirusa” Manzanilla Fina Sherry, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, ES
  2. Lustau, “Los Arcos” Amontillado Sherry, Jerez, ES
  3. Lustau, “Solera Superior, Rare Cream” Sherry, Jerez, ES
  4. Yalumba, “Museum” Fortified Muscat, Victoria, AU
  5. The Rare Wine Co, “Historic Series, Charleston” Sercial, Madeira, PT
  6. The Rare Wine Co, “Historic Series, New York” Malmsey, Madeira, PT
  7. Kopke, “10 Years Old” Tawny Port, Duriense, PT
  8. ’13 Tenuta J. Hofstätter, Pinot Grigio, Südtirol Alto-Adige, IT
  9. ’12 Cloudy Bay, Chardonnay, Marlborough, NZ
  10. ’12, Robert Mondavi Winery, “Oakville Fumé Blanc” Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, US
  11. ’14 Bedrock Wine Co, “Old Vine” Zinfandel, California, US
  12. ’13, Richard G. Peterson, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, US

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Fri Feb 3

Wine Tasting, Feb 3rd 2017
  1. ’15 La Galante, Sauvignon Blanc Blend, Bordeaux, FR
  2. ’15 Pewsey Vale Vineyard, “Individual Vineyard Selection” Dry Riesling, Eden Valley, South Australia, AU
  3. ’15 Domaine Mosny, “Feuilles d’Automne” Chenin Blanc, Montlouis-sur-Loire, Touraine, Loire Valley, FR
  4. ’14 Saint Cosme, Viognier, Condrieu, Northern Rhone, FR
  5. ’89 Domaine Pichot, “Domaine Le Peu de la Moriette” Chenin Blanc, Vouvray Moelleux, Touraine, Loire Valley, FR
  6. ’13 Tenuta J. Hofstätter, Pinot Grigio, Südtirol Alto-Adige, IT
  7. ’13 Yalumba, “Old Bush Vine” Grenache, Barossa, South Australia, AU
  8. ’14 Bedrock Wine Co, “Old Vine” Zinfandel, California, US
  9. NV The Rare Wine Co, “Historic Series, Charleston” Sercial, Madeira, PT

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Fri Feb 2

Wine Tasting, Feb 2nd 2017
  1. ’15 La Galante, Sauvignon Blanc Blend, Bordeaux, FR
  2. ’15 Pewsey Vale Vineyard, “Individual Vineyard Selection” Dry Riesling, Eden Valley, South Australia, AU
  3. ’13 Tenuta J. Hofstätter, Pinot Grigio, Südtirol Alto-Adige, IT
  4. ’15 Domaine Mosny, “Feuilles d’Automne” Chenin Blanc, Montlouis-sur-Loire, Touraine, Loire Valley, FR
  5. ’13 Yalumba, “Old Bush Vine” Grenache, Barossa, South Australia, AU
  6. ’11 Et Fille, “Kalita Vineyard” Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton District, Willamette Valley, US
  7. ’11 Chateau Clinet, “Fleur de Clinet” Merlot Blend, Pomerol, Bordeaux
  8. ’14 Bedrock Wine Co, “Old Vine” Zinfandel, California, US

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Thu Jan 26

Wine Tasting, Jan 26th 2017
  1. ’15 Pewsey Vale Vineyard, “Individual Vineyard Selection” Dry Riesling, Eden Valley, South Australia, AU
  2. ’13 Owen Roe, “Coop” Viognier Blend, Yakima Valley, US
  3. ’15 Biocantina Giannattasio, Nero di Troia Rosé, Puglia, IT
  4. ’13 Leto, “The Hidden One” Sauvignon Blanc, St. Helena, Napa Valley, US
  5. ’15 La Galante, Sauvignon Blanc Blend, Bordeaux, FR
  6. ’11 Château Clinet, “Fleur de Clinet” Merlot Blend, Pomerol, Bordeaux, FR
  7. ’12 Viña Herminia, “Excelsus” Tempranillo Blend, Rioja, La Rioja, ES
  8. ’13 Trefethen, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, US
  9. ’13 Richard G. Peterson, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, Central Coast, US

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Fri Jan 13

Wine Tasting, Jan 13th 2017
  1. ’15 Pewsey Vale Vineyard, “Individual Vineyard Selection” Dry Riesling, Eden Valley, South Australia, AU
  2. ’13 Trimbach, Riesling, Alsace, FR
  3. ’13 Domaine Faury, Viognier, Condrieu, Northern Rhône, FR
  4. ’14 Paul Jaboulet Aîné, “Le Chevalier de Sterimberg” Marsanne, Hermitage Blanc, Northern Rhône, FR
  5. ’11 Et Fille, “Kalita Vineyard” Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton District, Willamette Valley, US
  6. ’14 Ridge Vineyards, “Benito Dusi Ranch” Zinfandel, Paso Robles, US
  7. ’13 Trefethen, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, US
  8. ’11 Château Clinet, “Fleur de Clinet” Merlot Blend, Pomerol, Bordeaux, FR

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