Wine Press NW Wine Reviews
Winter 2008 New Releases

2004 Cabernet Franc
Outstanding!
Kathy Charlton owns what she calls "Washington's Working Girl boutique winery." So here's a Cab Franc that's a chocolate lover's dream, starting with aromas of rasberry-drizzled chocolate cake, slate, minerality, blackberries and toasted oak.  It's very rich, bold and provocative in the mouth too.  Blackberries, fudge and rich Belgian chocolate seem to hang on all night long.

2006 Rose' the Riveter
Outstanding!
Bordeaux-born winemaker Benoit Murat arrived at Olympic Cellars in 2004, but he obviously knows his way around famed Champoux Vineyard and the rows of Lemberger there.  Aromas of strawberry, nectarine and rose petal jump right in step with the same flavors, framed by pleasing lemon/lime acidity.  He struck a fine balance as nice tartness is equal to the bit of residual sugar (1.65%) Enjoy with a cheese plate.