Get Ready for Whidbey Whidbey Island is coming to the Olympic Peninsula…or rather, the Winey is. Either way, I’m exciting. The small and esoteric Winery is bringing its fleet of esoteric and fabulous small vineyard wines on Monday the 30th. Leah Waaramaki, the Assistant winemaker (we will all practice name pronunciation together on Monday, so don’t stress yourself out needlessly) will discuss each of their wines and be happy to field any queries we may have for her. Whidbey Island Winery really is trailblazing new wines and different approaches in our state. I was amazed last month when Leah told me she would be bringing a Dolcetto, Rousanne, and Siegerebbe to our humble winery. These are not the expected grapes to come out Washington State. If you are wondering what Siegerrebe is, then here is a quick overview: Siegerrebe (literally “Victory Vine” in German) is a white grape that is grown primarily in Germany. This wine has an intense aroma akin to Muscat and tends to be used in blending rather than varietal wine, however the flavor is closer to Guwerztraminer. Sounds like a very unique wine to me! I am really looking forward to this wine tasting and I hope that all of you can make it! Happy drinking wine fans, Joel
When I think of Washington wines there are always a group that pop up immediately and Tamarack cellars is definitely one of them. The wines are truly indicative of the freshness and verve of our great wine state. Founded in 1998 by Ron and Jamie Coleman, Tamarack is dedicated to small lot and hand crafted wines from select vineyards from Walla Walla, Horse Heaven Hills, Rattlesnake Hills, Wahluke slope, Yakima and Columbia Valley. That is a whole lot of diversity, folks. These people celebrate almost every A.V.A. available to them. The winery is located in a restored WW II fire station and barracks at the Walla Walla airport complex. The eponymous “Fire House Red” was born in honor of these structures and is built on mostly Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. Fire House Red is a fiscally friendly bargain wine and consistently garners 90 Points or more from most of the pre eminent wine judging entities. We can get it for you, of course.
I was fortunate enough to meet the wily Ron Coleman a few years back while attending our states annual, palate inundating “Taste of Washington” and was immediately impressed by his rare zeal and equally disarming speak easy. Ron Coleman serves as winemaker and general manager. He comes to the job after a long career in the wine industry with experience in wholesale and retail sales, as a sommelier, and through cellar work for Waterbrook and Canoe Ridge wineries. Not exactly a slouch, folks.
We currently carry the Chardonnay and Syrah in the shop, but never fear, I can get you any Tamarack product you wish within a week of your order date. I recently sampled the Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc and was blown away by both. The Cabernet Franc especially showed remarkable back bone and fruit balance whilst tickling the palate with white pepper, bell pepper and licorice on the nose. I hope you all make a trip down to inquire and order some of this beautiful wine soon. Lets make Port Angeles Tamarack town, Your humble Tamarack tipper, Joel
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I have heard that the Olympic Peninsula has some very good Wineries. Are locally produced Wines served at the Wine Bar ?
Get Ready for Whidbey
Whidbey Island is coming to the Olympic Peninsula…or rather, the Winey is. Either way, I’m exciting. The small and esoteric Winery is bringing its fleet of esoteric and fabulous small vineyard wines on Monday the 30th. Leah Waaramaki, the Assistant winemaker (we will all practice name pronunciation together on Monday, so don’t stress yourself out needlessly) will discuss each of their wines and be happy to field any queries we may have for her. Whidbey Island Winery really is trailblazing new wines and different approaches in our state. I was amazed last month when Leah told me she would be bringing a Dolcetto, Rousanne, and Siegerebbe to our humble winery. These are not the expected grapes to come out Washington State. If you are wondering what Siegerrebe is, then here is a quick overview: Siegerrebe (literally “Victory Vine” in German) is a white grape that is grown primarily in Germany. This wine has an intense aroma akin to Muscat and tends to be used in blending rather than varietal wine, however the flavor is closer to Guwerztraminer. Sounds like a very unique wine to me! I am really looking forward to this wine tasting and I hope that all of you can make it! Happy drinking wine fans,
Joel
Totally Tamarack
When I think of Washington wines there are always a group that pop up immediately and Tamarack cellars is definitely one of them. The wines are truly indicative of the freshness and verve of our great wine state. Founded in 1998 by Ron and Jamie Coleman, Tamarack is dedicated to small lot and hand crafted wines from select vineyards from Walla Walla, Horse Heaven Hills, Rattlesnake Hills, Wahluke slope, Yakima and Columbia Valley. That is a whole lot of diversity, folks. These people celebrate almost every A.V.A. available to them. The winery is located in a restored WW II fire station and barracks at the Walla Walla airport complex. The eponymous “Fire House Red” was born in honor of these structures and is built on mostly Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. Fire House Red is a fiscally friendly bargain wine and consistently garners 90 Points or more from most of the pre eminent wine judging entities. We can get it for you, of course.
I was fortunate enough to meet the wily Ron Coleman a few years back while attending our states annual, palate inundating “Taste of Washington” and was immediately impressed by his rare zeal and equally disarming speak easy. Ron Coleman serves as winemaker and general manager. He comes to the job after a long career in the wine industry with experience in wholesale and retail sales, as a sommelier, and through cellar work for Waterbrook and Canoe Ridge wineries. Not exactly a slouch, folks.
We currently carry the Chardonnay and Syrah in the shop, but never fear, I can get you any Tamarack product you wish within a week of your order date. I recently sampled the Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc and was blown away by both. The Cabernet Franc especially showed remarkable back bone and fruit balance whilst tickling the palate with white pepper, bell pepper and licorice on the nose. I hope you all make a trip down to inquire and order some of this beautiful wine soon. Lets make Port Angeles Tamarack town,
Your humble Tamarack tipper,
Joel
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