Happy February! We hope the winter is treating everyone well. At the winery things have quieted down with the end of harvest and the holiday season. The 2010 vintage is now resting quietly in barrels and tank and we have turned our attention back to the 2009’s. The quick summary is that they taste great with the current front-runners being Cab Sav. and Syrah.
Winery Events: The BIG NEWS
2008 Le Flirt Release Party February 11th and 12th (yes this weekend)
You don’t have to wait any longer, it is finally time to release our 2008 Le Flirt! What better time to release “Le Flirt” than Valentine’s weekend! Trying to figure how to describe this wine I poured a glass and was pondering it. Jill came in took as sip, then as she snuck away with the glass she uttered, “people are going to like this wine.” As I sat there looking at the empty area where my glass once sat – I knew that said it all.
- Friday Night the 11th – 5 to 9pm – we will have snacks and Pizza from Palermo.
- Saturday the 12th – 12 to 6pm - we will have a pairing of cheeses as well as chocolates from local chocolatier, Anne of Eat-Chocolates
This weekend only we will be offering discounts on the 2008 Le Flirt – 10% per bottle and 20% for cases of 12.
Valentines Day – February 14th
We will be open from 4 to 9 to help you celebrate Valentines Day. We are bringing in extra tables for seating and will have complimentary cheeses to accompany your wines. Also we will have special gift packages which include bag, box of candy hearts and a signed bottle of our 2008 Le Flirt. As always feel free to bring in dinner or order delivery from our list of local menus.
Phinney Neighborhood Association Wine Tasting February 26, 2011 – 7:30-10pm
Ballard Art Walk – March 12th, 2011 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
Dunn Gardens Wine Tasting May 15th 2011 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
Recent Reviews:
Domanico Cellars 2007 Le Monstre Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $21 Excellent: Jason Domanico’s expression with Alder Ridge and Lewis Vineyard fruit, backed by Cabernet Franc from Two Blondes, leans toward plums right off the tree, cassis and pomegranate. There are accents of cedar and malted milk balls, along with feminine hints of rose petal and violets. It’s skillfully structured with a delicious finish of black licorice and a crushed Whopper. (210 cases, 14.7% alc.)
Domanico Cellars 2007 Mesa Rojo, Columbia Valley, $21 Recommended: Alder Ridge in the Horse Heaven Hills factored heavily into this Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (45%), Cabernet Franc (35%), Merlot (9%), Petit Verdot (7%) and Malbec. Dense aromas of boysenberry syrup and macerated cherries are joined by smoky cedar and menthol. It’s smooth and juicy with sweet blackberry and more boysenberry flavors intertwined with a structure of acidity rather than tannin. (280 cases, 14.5% alc.)
Domanico Cellars 2007 Le Flirt Merlot, Columbia Valley, $21 Excellent: Snipes Canyon forms the backbone of this drink from Ballard, Wash., winemaker Jason Domanico, and his release is highlighted by supremely ripe black cherry and plump boysenberry. There are hints of cranberry, chocolate, vanilla bean, coffee and tar, tied together with lingering yet managed tannins. (90 cases, 14.5% alc.)
Domanico Cellars 2006 Le Monstre, Horse Heaven Hills, $21 Excellent: This boutique operation in the Seattle neighborhood of Ballard took an early liking to the Horse Heaven Hills, and this Cabernet Sauvignon (87%) off Alder Ridge shows richness from the start with whiffs of black cherry, cassis and tar. It’s that and more on the palate with blackberry jam in the midpalate, loads of acidity and oak toast in the finish. The opulence should make it enjoyable with a prized cigar. (210 cases, 14.9% alc.)
Current Tasting Room hours:
Wednesdays – 5:00PM – 9:00PM
Fridays – 5:00PM – 9:00PM
Saturdays – 12:00 – 6:00PM
Private Events at the Winery – If you are interested in hosting or learning more about hosting a private event at the winery, please contact info@domanicocellars.com.
Cheers!
Jason and Jill Domanico
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Kind regards and we hope to see you or hear from you soon!
Jason and Jill Domanico
825 NW 49th Street
Seattle, WA 98107
