Yes, that's right. Our neighborhood has its own wine. The
South Lake Union Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with local restaurants and retailers is introducing a South Lake Union-branded wine just in time for the holidays.
Both red and white blends are currently available at the Whole Foods on Westlake. Just ask if you don't see them on display.
Here are their juicy descriptions for the discriminating connoisseurs among us.
2005 South Lake Union Red, $10.00 - Yakima Valley - 75% Merlot, 13% Syrah, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon
This distinctive wine has been receiving rave reviews since its release and has won the Gold, Grand Award of Excellence in the 2008 Seattle Wine Awards! This seductive blend first entices with its deep, luscious, berry color and its perfume is plush layers of effusive fruit, violets, exotic spice and cocoa. The vivid flavors of this wine are wonderfully balanced with the juicy dark berry fruits, peppery spice, hints of fig with creamy vanilla and toasty tobacco providing a dense, velvety mouth-feel. The expressive finish is round and generous with spicy oak lingering on the palate.
2007 South Lake Union White, $10.00 - Columbia Valley - 65% Sauvignon Blanc, 35% Chardonnay
This beautiful wine is crisp and clean and very fruit forward. The aroma has hints of melon and lychee fruit, honey and caramel, and pineapple. The mouth-filling flavors linger and call you back for another sip. It pairs well with fish, chicken, some cheeses, and most desserts. Or just by itself. Enjoy!
The Chamber would also like to open up the design of the label to local artists for the next vintage. There will be a contest to be announced at some point in the future, so feel free to get a head start.
