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It has long been rumored that the few rows of vines at the entrance to Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville, Wash., were required so the winery could be called a "chateau."
PROSSER -- Construction is expected to start soon on the next phase of what backers say will be the state's premier educational and promotional center for Washington's wines and food products.
The Spokane region wineries are a small, tight-knit group. Many are downtown, and it is a wine community where prices haven't gone though the roof.
And with not a lot of diligence, ol' Bargain Bob found some great deals.
The prices are the suggested retail at the wineries, but often they can be found in stores for a buck or two less if you do some shopping around - especially at the state liquor stores. And you may find some of these on wine lists because several Spokane restaurants support their local wineries.
Latah Creek Wine Cellars 2007 Muscat Canelli, Washington, $10: Mike Conway, the winemaker, sums up my feelings about this aromatic variety. "A delight by itself, this wonderfully balanced wine is also a suitable complement for any shellfish meal and goes especially well with food prepared with lots of garlic or spice."
Latah Creek Wine Cellars 2006 Sangiovese, Washington, $10: The grapes come from the Wahluke Slope, and Conway says not only do customers like the way this wine tastes, but they also like the way the word rolls off their tongues.
Lone Canary Winery 2007 Birdhouse Red, Columbia Valley, $15: Rated by Wine Press Northwest as "Outstanding!" here's a blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. There's a nice relationship among the fruit, tannins and acidity, making it a tremendous food wine.
Townshend Cellar 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley, $11: Honeysuckle, lemon and lime aromas yield to crisp mineral, grapefruit and tangerine notes on the palate.
Arbor Crest Wine Cellars 2007 Riesling, Columbia Valley, $10: This took a gold at the Dallas Morning News competition. It finishes slightly sweet to balance the bright acidity and makes for a long and supple finish.
Arbor Crest Wine Cellars NV Cliff House Red, Columbia Valley, $14: The tasting room is within the historic home on the rocky bluff overlooking the Spokane Valley. It's a consistently good blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petite Sirah and Malbec, offering bright fruit aromas with jammy flavors.
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