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- New vending, new era for liquor - Bellingham Herald
- Big stores, small, specialty and grocers – all will compete for your liquor ... - Bellingham Herald
- Big stores, small, specialty and grocers – all will compete for your liquor ... - TheNewsTribune.com
- Tri-Citians getting into the booze biz - Bellingham Herald
- Tri-Citians getting into the booze biz - TheNewsTribune.com
Northwest Distillery News
- Whatcom craft distillers busy making products, getting closer to opening - Bellingham Herald
- Whatcom County stores prepare for June 1 liquor sales - TheNewsTribune.com
- From slow hikes to high wires, San Juan Island has new treats - The Seattle Times
- Fun Events Coming Up in Seattle…. - Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)
- Brugal Rum - Spirit of The Dominican Republic - Drink Spirits (blog)
- Silver City win 3 Beer Cup medals - Kitsap Sun
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Charmat
D. H. Lescombes Imperial Kir NV (New Mexico)
This sparkling wine is absolutely delicious and fun! The sparkle comes from the tank or Charmat method (injected CO2) and is not made in the traditional methode champenoise. The wine is made with Chenin Blanc French Colombard and a touch of raspberry. The nose is complex and offers aromas of berry fruits. The mousse is comfortably enticing, but obviously not as soft as a fine French Champagne. The palate is semi sweet and well balanced in delivering and very long finish. Delicious flavors of tropical fruits and berries accentuate the typical flavor of a fine sparkling wine.
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D. H. Lescombes Royal Kir NV (New Mexico)
This wine follows the French tradition of the Royal Kir (Champagne and a touch of crème de cassis). This sparkling wine is produced by tank or Charmat method (injected CO2) and is not made in the traditional methode champenoise. Chenin Blanc, French Colombard and a touch of cassis are used to produce this festive sparkler. The nose offers a bouquet of subtle cassis. The mousse is enticing. The palate is semi sweet, well balanced and delivers a long finish. The typical flavor of a fine sparkling wine (bready, citrus) with a provocative hint of cassis will surely please the drinker.
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Cellar Picks
| Seven Hills Syrah Walla Walla 2008 |
| The Magnificent Wine Company, The Originals Syrah, 2007 (Walla Walla WA.) $22 |
| Apex, Merlot, 2006 (Sunnyside, WA.) $35 |
| Penfolds, Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 (Australia) $33 |
| Castello di Gabbiano, Chianti Classico Reserva DOCG, 2006 (Tuscany, Italy) $22 |
Value Picks
| Maryhill Winemaker's Red |
| StoneCap Syrah 2009 |
| Murphy Goode Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 |
| Cupcake Vineyards, Pinot Noir, 2008 (Central Coast, CA.) $14 |
| Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 (CA.) $11 |
