Sip Northwest, Fall 2016
G O O D T A S T E Liquid Assets 26 S I P N O R T H W E S T C O M Sawtooth Winery 2014 Classic Fly Riesling SNAKE RIVER VALLEY 123 ABV 18 Mineral components on the nose along with a lemon lime citrus give way to stone fruit and hints of baking spice Its dash of sweetness balances out salt so cured meats saltier sides and ham are ideal Pentâge Winery 2014 Gamay Noir OKANAGAN VALLEY 14 ABV 21 A light bodied red this is an elegant accompaniment to the holiday bird and pairs nicely with a platter of paté and well chosen cheeses Earthy components violet notes and relatively high acid more than hint to its family ties to Pinot Noir Enjoy slightly chilled Chehalem 2014 Grüner Veltliner RIDGECREST VINEYARDS RIBBON RIDGE 126 ABV 24 Opening up with herbaceous notes stone fruit characteristics and a touch of white pepper this medium bodied wine plays particularly well with the plethora of difficult Thanksgiving sides as well as the turkey pork loin or Cornish game hen Thurston Wolfe 2015 Albariño YAKIMA VALLEY 13 ABV 18 Tropical fruit drives this wine with crisp bright acidity Perfect for scallops halibut lobster or shrimp Considering some of the potato dishes of Spain like patatas bravas with salt cod the sweet creamy tangy combination of latkes and sour cream seems a natural pairing Analemma Wines 2011 Blanc de Noir Sparkling ATAVUS VINEYARD COLUMBIA GORGE 127 ABV 56 This sparkling is the result of passion and patience aging sur lie for 42 months and delivering the desired bready qualities of Champagne style wine At 100 percent Pinot Noir theres a hint of strawberry on the nose and an undertone of earthiness Racy acidity matches beautifully with oysters and crab as well as brunch egg dishes Va Piano Vineyards 2013 Syrah LES COLLINES VINEYARD WALLA WALLA VALLEY 144 ABV 65 15 months in French oak provides a fruitforward nose and smooth tannins with meaty undertones spice components and a light cola finish Syrah can stand up to spice so throw out the big boys on this one brisket prime rib and roast leg of lamb are all well suited for this velvety powerhouse red MERRY AND BRIGHT The holidays are a celebratory time to gather with family and friends but social obligations and a growing to do list can sometimes zap the warm and fuzzy out of the best intentions Dont let your wine selection fall prey to the same chaos Whether its Thanksgiving Christmas Hanukkah Kwanzaa or New Years here are six wines that will carry you with ease from the traditional bird to prime rib potato latkes brisket collard greens and beyond BY VIKI EIERDAM PHOTO BY BLUE ROSE PHOTOGRAPHY Holiday Wine Matchups
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