With so much advertising focus being done with the likes of Beringer and Mondavi it is always interesting to me to see winery owners from small mom and pop wineries who really care about their product. earlier this week it was the Meekers of the eponymous winery. Today it is Ray Goff of Amavi from Washington state.
Another wine in their portfolio is Pepper Bridge. The main focus for both wines will be Cabernet but I have to admit my heart is in their Syrah.
Here are the wines tasted.
Amavi Semillon 2006 One of those wines that I would like to see represented more as they make a great food wine. Semillon is usually found in Bordeaux where with Sauv Blanc makes their white wine. In washington I have noticed it picks up a nice viscosity with long lasting flavors of light stone fruit and just a touch of minerality. Very nice.
Amavi Syrah 2005 dark purple...tooth staining purple.which is ok with me. coffe and mocha all the traditional flavors of northern rhone with a little more fruit forward character. yum
Amavi Cabernet 2004 which the spectator liked for 90 pts All of their wines seemed to have a silky quality, polished tannins he said. the problem is my boss as an example wants the big bold tannin that knocks out teeth...this is plum, and dark red fruits. very nice for $25
Pepper Bridge Cabernet 2003 very dark colors, soft tannins again, very good for those new to cabernet and want to snuggle up to the wine as opposed to have a wrestling match.. because of the freeze in 2004 the wine will be from the Columbia Valley appelation instead of Walla Walla
Pepper Bridge Merlot 2005 100% french oak. juicy and soft..again with the polished tannins. This has a little of that grip .that comes from colder climate wines. Not a wimpy merlot at all...about $50 on the shelf
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