Saturday, August 19, 2006
Washington Wines
I've just got back from another business trip to Seattle. Whenever I go over there, I make an effort to drink the local vino. It's not much of an effort to be honest, since there is such as good selection.
My favourite one this trip was a Snoqualmie Syrah 2004, fruity, spicy, chunky and smooth enough to drink on it's own. I tried it with tuna and with steak and it was a good partner to both, although a bit too heavy for white fish.
My prediction is that Syrah will very soon become the next Pinot Noir.
There are good Pinot's a bit further south, in Oregon, but they do tend to be somewhat overpriced - you'll pay $50 and above for a half decent bottle in a restaurant. My Syrah on the other hand, was always priced at around $35.
Zinfandel also seemed to be a favourite of Seattlites, since there is such a good selection from California, but I am sticking with Syrah for now.
My favourite one this trip was a Snoqualmie Syrah 2004, fruity, spicy, chunky and smooth enough to drink on it's own. I tried it with tuna and with steak and it was a good partner to both, although a bit too heavy for white fish.
My prediction is that Syrah will very soon become the next Pinot Noir.
There are good Pinot's a bit further south, in Oregon, but they do tend to be somewhat overpriced - you'll pay $50 and above for a half decent bottle in a restaurant. My Syrah on the other hand, was always priced at around $35.
Zinfandel also seemed to be a favourite of Seattlites, since there is such a good selection from California, but I am sticking with Syrah for now.
