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Washington Wine News
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Northwest Distillery News
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Bio
Eric has been in the wine industry for 31 years--starting in
retail, and has worked as a distributor salesperson and regional
sales manager for three major wineries and wine broker
representing wineries and importers from around the world.
Currently, Eric is the full time wine steward at the QFC in Gig
Harbor.
Eric was transferred to Washington in 1985 and has first hand knowledge of and experience
with the growth of our State's wine industry from within.
From the knowledge of working in all three aspects of the
"Three Tier System" (retail, wholesale, supplier) Eric brings to
his position a wealth of information of what his customers would
like and how to present wines of value and pleasure in every price
range.
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 |
| Castello di Gabbiano, Chianti Classico Reserva DOCG, 2006 (Tuscany, Italy) $22 |
| Penfolds, Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 (Australia) $33 |
| King Estate, Domaine Pinot Gris, 2008 (Eugene, Oregon) $25 |
| Dry Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 (Healdsburg, CA.) $25. |
| Graham’s 20 Year Tawny Port, NV (Portugal) $29 |
| King Estate Pinot Noir 2008 (Eugene, Oregon) |
| Pommery, Springtime NV Brut Rose’ Champagne, NV (France) $65 |
| Don Miguel Gascon Reserva Malbec |
| Château Trimoulet St. Emilion Grand Cru 2005 (France) $35 |
| Waterbrook Merlot Reserve 2006 (Washington) $23 |
| Rosa Regale Red 2008 (Italy) $24 |
Value Picks
| Maryhill Winemaker's Red |
| StoneCap Syrah 2009 |
| Murphy Goode Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 |
| Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 (CA.) $11 |
| Cupcake Vineyards, Pinot Noir, 2008 (Central Coast, CA.) $14 |
| Ravenswood, Vintners Blend Zinfandel, 2008 (CA.) $10 |
| Waterbrook, Sangiovese Rose’, 2009 (Walla Walla WA.) $15 |
| Rodney Strong Vineyards, Estate Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, 2008 (Healdsburg, CA.) $20 |
| Concha Y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Carmenere 2007 |
| Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc 2008 (Marlborough, Australia) $15 |
| Hogue Cellars Genesis Chardonnay 2008 (Prosser, WA.) $15 |
| The Magnificent Wine Company Steak House Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 (Walla Walla) $13 |
| Maryhill Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 |
| Dry Creek Merlot 2006, Dry Creek Valley (Healdsburg, CA.) |
| Waterbrook Melange Blanc 2008 |
| Kermit Lynch Cotes du Rhone |
| Paul Jaboulet Cotes du Rhone 2007 "Parallel 45" |
| Jean-Luc Colombo Cotes du Rhone "Les Abeilles" |
| Gordon Brothers Chardonnay 2008 (Washington) |
| Melini Chianti “Borghi d’Elsa” 2007 (Italy) |