Prior to creating my company Bouquets Northwest, my career was in retail. My experience as a Special Events Coordinator, Buyer and Store Manager with Nordstrom and Williams-Sonoma for over 14 years provided my background for excellent customer service, which is the hallmark for both companies. I must admit that I miss helping people find the perfect Christmas gift for someone special in their life.
So... here is my list of a few of my favorite wines that I know anyone would appreciate opening on Christmas morning!
Airlie Winery, 2008 Riesling, Willamette Valley
Amity Vineyards, 2007 Pinot Blanc, Willamette Valley
Cathedral Ridge Winery, 2007 Merlot, Columbia Valley
Coelho Winery of Amity, 2006 Pinot Noir,Willamette Valley
Honeywood Winery, 2006 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
Phelps Creek Vineyards, 2008 Dry Gewurztraminer, Columbia Valley
Spangler Vineyards, 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve,
Southern Oregon
Springhouse Cellar, 2008 Viognier, Voulez-Vous
Willamette Valley Vineyards, 2007 Pinot Noir, Elton Vineyards,
Willamette Valley
Winter's Hill, 2008 Pinot Blanc, Dundee Hills
Zerba Cellars, 2007 Viognier, Columbia Valley
Enjoy shopping for wines! Cheers!
(If a vintage is sold out, please try another suggested wine from that winery)
Monday, December 14, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Northwest Palate Magazine
It was 7 years ago that I was the Wine Tasting Coordinator at Northwest Palate Magazine. My role was to organize the wines to be tasted and reviewed for the magazine. As I poured each wine I always thought how they would evaluate each wine on the vintage year and varietal characteristics. It was a great learning experience which I use in each Oregon Wine Competition.
Recently I had the pleasure of tasting and reviewing wines at Northwest Palate Magazine with Cole Danehower and Cameron Nagle, Co-Publishers at Northwest Palate.
It was slightly intimidating and a test for myself. I wanted to see how my palate has grown and matured. The ability to distinguish the scents, taste the characteristics of each varietal and to find flaws. We tasted and reviewed over 35 wines- Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewurtzaminer, Pinot Noir and Red Blends. I found that my palate was able to decipher the wines!
Many of the wines will be recommend, highly recommend and one wine may receive a Exceptional award! You will have to pick up a copy of the Jan/Feb Northwest Palate to find out the results! Until then my lips are sealed.
Recently I had the pleasure of tasting and reviewing wines at Northwest Palate Magazine with Cole Danehower and Cameron Nagle, Co-Publishers at Northwest Palate.
It was slightly intimidating and a test for myself. I wanted to see how my palate has grown and matured. The ability to distinguish the scents, taste the characteristics of each varietal and to find flaws. We tasted and reviewed over 35 wines- Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewurtzaminer, Pinot Noir and Red Blends. I found that my palate was able to decipher the wines!
Many of the wines will be recommend, highly recommend and one wine may receive a Exceptional award! You will have to pick up a copy of the Jan/Feb Northwest Palate to find out the results! Until then my lips are sealed.
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