RICHLAND — Goose Ridge Estate Vineyards & Winery is offering some August bargains, borrowing a longtime strategy of the Washington State liquor stores.
The liquor stores are waiting until September for their big sale of Washington wines.
But Goose Ridge is filling in by marking down its 2007 Chardonnay from $18 to $14 and down to $10 if purchased by the case. A case of chardonnay for $120 is worth considering.
It gets even better. Their food-friendly 2007 dry-style Riesling, which regularly sells for $14, is marked down to $8, and if you buy a case, it's $5 a bottle.
Don't want to buy a whole case for yourself? Go in with a couple of friends and divide up the wine. It's a great way to save money on wine purchases.
These discounts are available only at the tasting room, which is along Dallas Road outside Richland.
Goose Ridge, a large operation, makes wine for its own labels and others at a new winemaking facility out in the vineyards. Charlie Hoppes, who owns Fidelitas Winery, makes the Goose Ridge wines and its second label, Stonecap wines, which retail for $8.99 to $9.99.
The newly expanded tasting room has added space and charm to the old digs, complete with a fireplace and overstuffed chairs for relaxing while tasting wine. There is also a nice lawn area with great views of the vineyards.
Goose Ridge Estate 2007 Riesling, $5-$8 -- Balanced and tasty with floral aromas and orchard fruit flavors. Great acidity. Match with a spring roll.
Goose Ridge Estate 2007 Chardonnay, $10-$14 -- Toasty vanilla aromas, finishing with unsweetened pineapple. Try an egg dish like gourmet scrambled eggs.
Goose Ridge Estate 2006 g3 Red Wine, $16-$18 -- Named after three generations of the winery owners, the Monson family. It won a double gold at the Seattle Wine Awards. A Syrah, Merlot and Malbec blend offering smooth dark cherries and black pepper. Great with beef.
Stonecap 2007 Riesling -- Off dry with tasty apples, citrus and a bit of flintiness. Good with grilled fish.
Stonecap 2007 Chardonnay -- Creamy, showing banana and pear characters. A fine accompaniment with lighter cheeses.
Stonecap 2005 Syrah -- Smoky aromas and Bing cherry flavors. Goes with pasta and flavorful cheese.
Stonecap 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon -- Smooth berry flavors with overtones of chocolate. Serve with your favorite burger.
-- www.gooseridge.com
*Bob Woehler has been writing about Pacific Northwest wines since 1978. E-mail him at bwoehler@charter.net or check out his past columns at www.winepressnw.com.
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