Quick roundup of Washington press coverage of wines
I’ve been going to doctor’s offices with some frequency lately. Not for any personal reason, mind you. I just like to go and leaf through the year-old magazines. I find that dentists’ offices feature the best mix of smooth jazz and Sports Illustrated 2006 NFL Preview issues. Sweet.
So when I found myself in a gastroenterology waiting room today, I noticed a relatively recent copy of Seattle magazine. They were featuring their (2nd) annual review of Washington wines, winemakers, vineyards, and so forth. Their overall winner? The 2003 Long Shadows Feather release, a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon blend made with fruit from three distinguished Washington vineyards. At $55, it has long since sold out (unless you look at Wine-Searcher.com), but I was intrigued by the Long Shadows winery as I haven’t seen their name anywhere yet. Of course, I’m not really looking for Washington wine news all that often, but still…a top wine such as the 2003 Feather should have caught my eye sooner.
The other night I was at a bookstore when I saw the latest issue of Wine & Spirits, which is one of my favorite wine publications that I never buy or read much. They mentioned Poco Wine Room in a review of Seattle wine hotspots, which to my knowledge was the first time Poco had received such national coverage. Very cool! I hope the place doesn’t get overrun with Wine & Spirits devotees.
And of course, the thing that spurred my roundup of personally-encountered Washington wine coverage was WBW #34. A great job by the Wild Walla Walla Wine Woman led me to read all of the other bloggers’ entries and their WA wine experiences. Very entertaining stuff.
Oh, and in case you’re wondering, there’s nothing wrong with me physically…I wasn’t at the gastroenterologist because of my personal health. Although after that reheated Panang curry tonight, I am considering a return trip. I should get a punchcard or something.