Taste • Savor • Enjoy

R ota ry Club of Issaqua h Proudly Pr esen ts
At Pickering Barn,
Issaquah, WA
Tastings from Local Wineries,
Breweries, Distilleries,
and Restaurants
Taste • Savor • Enjoy
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M arch 7th
6:00- 9:00 PM
Pa rt icipa n ts
Issaquah Rotary Foundation would like to thank the listed
businesses for supporting this fund raising event with product
donations and staff time. Please show your support throughout
the year by giving them some of your business.
Small Bite Servings
Offerings for tasting enjoyment during tonight’s event
Agave Cocina & Tequilas
AgaveRest.com 425-369-8900
Natural shredded chicken taquitos and wild mushroom & garlic spinach
quesadillas
Cascade Garden
CascadeGarden.com 425-391-9597
General Tso’s chicken & vegetable fried rice
Distiller ies:
• Fremont Mischief
• Rogue Distillery
• Sidetrack Distillery
• Sound Spirits
Restaur ants:
• Agave Cocina & Tequilas
• Cascade Garden
• Coho Cafe
• Fall City Roadhouse and Inn
• My Chef Lynn
• Pogacha
• Red Robin
•Steve’s Donuts
• Tutta Bella Neopolitan
Pizzeria
• Wild Fin American Grill
Br ewer ies:
• Issaquah Brewhouse
(Rogue Brewing)
•Snoqualmie Falls Brewery
Winer ies:
• Airfield Estates Winery
• Cairdeas Winery
• Cedar River Cellars
• Chelan Estate
• Cinq Cellars
• Estin Estates
• Jones Winery
Coho Café
Dessert bar - a variety of yummy desserts!
Fall City Roadhouse & Inn
CohoCafe.com 425-391-4040
fcroadhouse.com 425-222-4800
Smoked pork belly with candied garlic plumb and arugula
My Chef Lynn
Mycheflynn.com 425-503-8258
Smoked pork sliders and wicked smoked potato salad
• Kyra Wines
Pogacha Restaurant & Bar
• Masquerade Wine Company
Dobar chicken pasta. Penne pasta in port wine/Gorgonzola cream sauce,
grilled chicken breast, port-soaked grapes, crumbled Gorgonzola cheese.
• Michael Florentino
•Page Cellars
• Pleasant Hill Cellars
• Pondera Winery
Pogacha.com
Red Robin
RedRobin.com
Steve’s Doughnuts
•Sigillo Cellars
An assortment of your favorite handcrafted doughnuts
• Twin Cedars Winery
• Vortex Cellars
• Whidbey Island Winery
• William Church Winery
425-313-0950
Grilled chicken Caesar salad with fresh parmesan and hummus with veggies
• Redmond Ridge Winery
• Scarborough
425-391-5550
StevesDoughnuts.com 425-657-0735
Tutta Bella Neopolitan Pizzeria
TuttaBella.com
425-391-6838
Antipasti. Olive marinade mandorle marcona, bietole marinate, with goat cheese
and pistachios
Wild Fin American Grill WildFinAmericanGrill.com 425-427-0127
Thai chicken sliders with cilantro, daikon, carrot, jalapeño, and peanut sauce
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Airfield Estates Winery
Cairdeas Winery
[ cHARLIE LYBECKER ]
2010 Bombshell Red - $16
Nose An integrated bouquet of plum and blackberry with a hint
of cocoa and toasted oak. Palate Approachable & balanced with
a round full-bodied mouthfeel and firm tannins leading to a
delightful lingering finish.
2011 Pinot Gris - $15
Nose Aromas of pear, white peach, and melon. Palate Fruitforward flavors lead to a smooth, soft, & round mid-palate with a
clean, crisp finish.
2011 Sweet Riesling - $15
Nose A delicate perfumed floral bouquet with nuances of pear,
white peach, and citrus fruit. Palate Light-bodied, fruit-forward,
and well-balanced with youthful acidity & a touch of residual
sugar.
2011 Nellie Mae - Viognier / Roussanne
blend - $19 retail
Bright tropical fruit notes make this 60% Viognier / 40%
Roussanne white Rhone- style blend the perfect summer sipper.
Beautiful floral and pineapple aromas.
2010 Consonance - Cabernet Franc, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Malbec,
Merlot blend - $32 retail
Consonance is a musical term for when a group of notes come
together to make a harmonious sound. Inspired by Charlie’s
brother Dewey, an aspiring musician, this is a blend of four
varietals coming together to make a harmonious Bordeaux style
wine. 30% Cabernet Franc (Charlie’s Favorite), 28% Cabernet
Sauvignon, 28% Malbec, 14% Merlot. Clove, nutmeg, and
blueberry are prominent on the nose with molasses, caramel and
plum on the palate.
MV Trí - Syrah based blend - $29
TRÍ is a Gaelic word meaning three. This wine is made up of 3
different wines, from 3 different vineyards, across 3 different
vintages. Aromas of leather, spice and dark fruit. Blackberries,
cherries, espresso and dark chocolate on the palate make this red
blend the perfect choice for Italian dishes. Pair with lasagna and
pasta dishes or my favorite... pizza.
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Chel a n Estate
Cedar R iver Cell ars
2010 Confluence - SRP $25
A 50/50 blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. A pleasing
mixture of black cherry cola, cocoa, and barrel spice make up the
aromas. Flavors of cherry, blue fruits, and light pepper give way to
toast aftertaste. This wine finishes with light acidity and tannins
that support a medium body. The color is ruby red with violet
hues. SRP $25.00
2012 V•N•A - SRP $20
This Viognier has a classic tropical fruit aroma of banana, pear
and ambrosia salad. A polished light straw color draws into
fruity-estery flavors. Medium body, light alcohol, and refreshing
finish. 100% Viognier from Burgess Vineyards.
2007 CHELAN ESTATE PINOT NOIR - $25
ESTATE VINEYARD, Lake Chelan AVA, 100% Pinot Noir from our
Estate Vineyard. $25.00 A very good vintage from our Estate Vineyard
produced a Pinot Noir of remarkable dark color, ripe black cherry and
cranberry fruit. The silky finish reveals the hints of licorice we have come
to expect from the vineyard and the vanilla and spice of French oak.
2006 C E VINEYARDS RESERVE RED - $30
STILLWATER CREEK VINEYARD, COLUMBIA VALLEY AVA,
67% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% each of Cabernet Franc,
Malbec and PeUt Verdot. Fully developed aromas of ripe black fruit,
spice and toasty oak. Blackberry and cassis dominate the center of the
wine with distinct chocolate notes. Elegant and balanced delivering
power, complexity and a smooth, round style.
2011 C E VINEYARDS CHARDONNAY ROUSSANNE - $20
COLUMBIA VALLEY AVA 62% Chardonnay, 48% Roussanne.
Primarily Sillwater Creek fruit with Chelan Estate Chardonnay rounding
out the blend. Straw gold color. Ripe apple and pear aromas with a touch
of vanilla. While delicate on the palate the blend has a round and full
bodied texture. Crisp acidity with fig and light citrus notes follow through
to a long finish. A very pretty white blend that will be perfect with fresh
Alaskan seafood coming this spring.
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Estrin Estates
Cinq Cellers
2011 Sauvignon Blanc - $14
Our 2011 Sauvignon Blanc has distinct citrus notes that make it
an excellent accompaniment for fish and shellfish. It has a pleasant round body due to the surlies aging of the wine. The relatively
high acidity of the fruit gives this wine a crisp, clean finish that
makes it pleasant as an aperitif as well.
2011 Riesling - $16
Our 2011 Riesling was fermented to dryness. The intense Washington fruit gives this wine a delightful presentation of apple and
gooseberry, and it has the full and satisfying body and crisp finish so typical of Washington Rieslings. Enjoy this wine with veal
or light chicken dishes and relish how it enhances herb and spice
notes in your meal.
2009 Merlot - $20
An easy-drinking Merlot with a hefty dose of Cabernet Franc. Soft
and plush with chocolate covered cherries and a lick of toasty vanilla.
• Riverbend (Merlot and Cab Sauv) and Stoneridge
(Cab Franc) Vineyards
• 76% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon
• 13.2% alcohol
• 33 cases produced 2010 Cabernet Franc - $24
An aromatic nose of black cherry, cedar box and raspberry. On the
palate a core of spice, black cherry and minerality finishing with
bright acidity.
• Blue Mountain and Riverbend Vineyards
• 80% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot
• 14.5% alcohol
• 25 cases produced
2010 Syrah - $24
A luscious 100% Syrah with blackberry, black pepper, mineral and
spice closing with a soft finish of earth and dark berry.
• Riverbend Vineyard
• 100% Syrah
• 14.7% alcohol
• 25 cases produced 8
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Jones of Washington
2112 WASHINGTON WINERY OF THE YEAR
Wine Press NW Magazine
2012 CHARDONNAY - $15
2011 Pinot Gris - $13
Our outstanding estate fruit delivers aromas of Cherry Wood, toasted
almonds, apples and sweet apricot. The rich layers of flavors hit your
palate in a wave of peaches, mangos, crisp acidity with just a hint of
oak.
This is a rich, full-bodied wine grown in the Ancient Lakes region
of the Columbia Valley, Washington. It is crafted in the fruity
Alsatian-style with layers of pineapple, pear, and honeysuckle.
2012 ROSE′ of SYRAH - $13
A beautiful crystal ruby color invites you to a wine crafted out of spirit
and love for the craft. Flavors of cranberry, cherry, and raspberry
dance on your palate while the crisp citrus character kicks in leaving a
bright, clean finish.
2009 CABERNET SAUVIGNON - $15
Floral aromas and hints of clove and cedar complement the rich
Cherry, and Plum flavors of this wine. The silky tannins bring depth
and complexity, as lingering spice follows through in the finish.
GOLD MEDAL WINNER
*2012 Seattle Wine Awards,
*2012 Washington State Wine Comp.
*2012 Wine Press NW Platinum Judging
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Kyr a Wines
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2008 Pinot Noir - $18
Four WA State vineyards are blended for this food-friendly
varietal. Dried cranberry and Rainier cherry give way to the
earthiness of dried hay and lavender. A soft round texture with
added layers of dried flowers and hints of spearmint.
2008 PSV Red Blend - $18
Bright juicy plums are the entrance to a full mouth complexity of
smoky cedar, ripe cherries, tobacco, and black pepper. Lingering
finish. Perfect for meatloaf, roast beef, or grilled steak. Or simply
sip by the fire on a chilly night!
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M asquer ade Wine Compa ny
2011 Columbia Valley Viognier - $17
This classic Viognier is fairly dry with only about 0.5% residual sugar and
crisp acidity. Flavors of white peach and Asian pear are balanced by a slight
herbaceous aroma with a hint of lavender. 220 cases made.
2011 Columbia Valley Gewürztraminer - $14
[ sILVER MEDAL 2012 Seattle Wine Awards ]
A full bodied and substantial dry Gewürztraminer made in the German
style displays flavors of spice such as ginger, clove, and allspice and aromas of
pineapple and rosewater. 230 cases made.
2007 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon “Troika” - $25
[ SILVER MEDAL 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition ]
[ SILVER MEDAL 2012 Seattle Wine Awards ]
Mich ael Florentino Cell ars
2009 Malbec - $21
A romas of plum with some smokiness of the oak showing
through. A nice balance of ripe fruit: blackberry, black cherries
and plums, set against tones of tobacco, followed by spicy
Mexican chocolate, the wine is plush, rich with a lingering finish.
2011 Mistura Blanco - $18
This vintage’s nose has a tropical approach, with some pineapple
and lemon zest and toasted oak on the nose and more tropical
fruits, and lemon peel on the palate. This is going to be a fabulous
wine to sip on a warm day!
2008 Tempranillo - $25
A three vineyard blend of Cabernet Sauvignon from Lonesome Spring Ranch
in Yakima Valley, and Ash Hollow and Win Chester Vineyards in Walla Walla
Valley. This wine features a long, seductive finish, a polished acid profile, and
an array of stewed red fruits. 223 cases made.
Coffee and vanilla dominate the palate, and pumpkin spice
elevates the complexity. Rich black fruit of berries, plum and
currents with supple tannins on the mid palate, followed with a
lush and lingering finish!
2007 Columbia Valley “Burgess Vineyard” Syrah - $25
[ SILVER MEDAL 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition ]
2012 Tempranillo Rose - $13
[ SILVER MEDAL 2012 Seattle Wine Awards ]
This wine is 100% Syrah from the Burgess Vineyard in Pasco and spent 26
months in new French oak barrels. Aromas of smoke and barbecue give
way to a long and sleek palate of dark fruits including stewed plums, blueberries, and pomegranate. 304 cases made.
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This rose is 89% whole berry pressed Tempranillo from Stone
Tree vineyards. We added 11% saignee, that had been on the skins,
from our Tempranillo and Syrah, for some additional body. This
rose has some minerality to balance with the crispness and fruit
flavors of strawberries.
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Pleasa nt Hill Cell ars
Page Cell ars
Preface - The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon - $37
[ 91 points Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate ]
Preface was sourced from the E & E Shaw Vineyard in the Red
Mountain AVA. Attractive scents of cedar, spice box, violets,
and assorted black fruits titillate the nose setting the stage for an
elegantly-styled, ripe, savory Cabernet that can be enjoyed now
but which should evolve gracefully.
Syrah 2007– Red Mountain, WA - $30
Big, bold and viscous, reminiscent of home made berry pie;
blackberries, black cherries, huckleberries, intermingle with
graceful notes of mission figs, sugar plums and violets. The
intoxicating aromas carry over onto the palate featuring bay
laurel, wood smoke, coffee, and Belgium chocolate!
2010 Autumn Chase Chardonnay - $21
Golden Grape Winner for the Best Chardonnay as determined
by the wine makers of Woodinville. This Sundance Vineyard
Chardonnay offers creamy soft notes of buttered popcorn, and
tropical f lavors of melon, pear, honey dew apples, kiwi and
mango; seeking the friendship of fresh crab, lobster, shrimp,
or grilled white meats any day of the week. Barrel fermented.
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Blaufrankisch 2010 - $25
Ruby-garnet in color, this wine opens with dark raspberries and red
berries on the palate finishing with good length and volume. We are
excited over this vintage as it is a solid wine with good acidity and layers
of flavors which will develop over the next few years.
Trois Amis—2010 - $24
Rhone Blend; 66% Mourvedre, 24% Syrah, 10% Cinsault
The color is a brick red reminiscent of Pinot Noir. A spicy blend with
tart strawberries and cherries blended with a herbaceous finish. A great
summer barbecue wine that will match well with hamburgers and steaks.
Donatella—2008 Columbia Valley - $28
[ DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL WINNER—SEATTLE WINE AWARDS 2012 ]
Still young but round and generous with spicy nuances adding depth to
the bright cherry, plum and orange peel flavors, finishing with richness
and moderate intensity.
Third Renaissance —2009 Columbia Valley - $30
[ BRONZE MEDAL WINNER—SEATTLE WINE AWARDS 2012 ]
Blaufrankisch 62%, Petit Verdot 31%, Tannat 7%
The Blaufrankisch was co-fermented with Petit Verdot and later blended
with 12 gallons of Tannat. The nose explodes with blueberry aromas. A
closer sniff reveals currants, ripe cherry, chocolate powder, and a hint of
ripe raspberry.
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Ponder a Winery
2009 Merlot - $28
Columbia Valley
90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
75 Cases produced
This wine is full bodied, abundant with red fruits and subtle hints
of smoke, vanilla and dark chocolate. Delicious!
2009 Cab Sauvignon - $30
Columbia Valley
Our 2009 Cab is from three of Washington’s finest vineyards,
Stillwater Creek, Conner Lee and Wallula. It received extended
barrel age (36 months) to soften tannins. It’s well balanced and
exhibits ample dark fruit flavors and notes of chocolate and cedar.
This wine delivers on everything you’d expect from a well made
Cabernet.
2009 Malbec - $34
[ Double Gold -­Seattle Wine Awards ]
Stillwater Creek Vineyard, Columbia Valley
92% Malbec, 3% Cab Sauvignon, 5% Merlot
170 Cases produced
Deep inky violet hue and complex bouquet of red and dark fruits,
grapefruit, exotic spices and pepper. It’s a very rich and decadent
wine with a finish that goes on and on.
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R edmond R idge Winery
2007 Sahalee Red - $18
Rich and dense, our 2007 Signature Sahalee Red Wine showcases
juicy dark fruit f lavors layered with candied sweet and sour
blackberry and a hint of milk chocolate. Full in body, this
beautiful purple black blend carries notes of scorched earth and
black fruit. Perfect pairing for grilled steak, lamb and roasted
chicken.
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon - $18
Our full bodied Cabernet Sauvignon opens with a warm spicy,
black pepper nose. The palate entertains f lavors of spearmint
and black currant. Aged in oak barrels lends to slight tobacco
finish. Pairs well with close friends and great conversation, also
enjoyable with beef, lamb, pasta marinara and rich cheeses.
2009 Riesling - $12
Scents of honey and floral blossoms are only the beginning of this
beautifully balanced Riesling. Savor the pleasant flavors of pink
grapefruit, tangelo, pineapple and peach. Pairs well with sea bass,
salmon, and poultry dishes.
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Scar borough Cellers
2009 “The Rebel” Red Wine - $15
Worthy of aging, but when it tastes this good, drink and age! In typical
style, the Rebel is not an over the top fruit bomb. Red currants, anise,
blackberries, and earth, enhanced with soft, but sturdy tannins, create
a beautiful smooth finish that makes your palate long for more.
2010 “The Rebel” White Wine - $13
2010 Viognier - $18
Yakima Valley
Aromas of orange blossom and honeysuckle are present on the nose. On the
palate the wine offers flavors of tropical fruit, and Meyer lemon. The yearold oak is present in added mouth feel and weight, with a slight smokiness
perceptible on the finish.
2010 Chardonnay - $15
Notes of ripe peach, spiced pear, apricots, honey, nectarines, and
many other flavors make this wine smell and taste like it’s much more
expensive than it really is. The Rebel can age for 1-3 years, but if it tastes
so good now, why wait?
Columbia Valley
The 2010 Chardonnay was made in 1 year old French oak barrels, so as not
to overpower the fruit in the wine. It contains aromas of melon, smoke,
caramel and butterscotch. On the palate, the wine exudes tropical fruit flavors
wrapped in spice, smoke and toasty oak notes.
2009 Cabernet Sauvignon “The Main Event” - $35
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon - $28
This is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon, in the best ways Washington
has to offer. The essence of black berry pie, tobacco, pencil shavings,
black plum, and cherry is supple and seductive. Sweet cedar plays a
role throughout, adding attractive aromas and depth to the finish, yet
it remains balanced and can age extremely well. 5-8 years would have
this wine peaking!
2010 “Midnight” (or GMCC) - $25
The bright, vibrant, raspberry Grenache, the meaty, earthy, complex
Mourvedre, the elegant, earthy, strawberry filled Cinsault, & the
raspberry jam Counoise have made this blend a favorite since the 2008
vintage. Dedicated to the long harvest hours we work after midnight,
it will charm you with the supple flavors and the win you over with a
complex yet harmonious balance.
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Sigillo Cellers
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Red Mountain
Aromas of blackberry, cassis and eucalyptus are present on the nose. On the
palate the wine offers a balance of black cherry, ripe plums and vanilla, with
polished tannins present on the finish. This is a typical characteristic of fruit
grown in the Red Mountain AVA.
2010 Reserve Cabernet - $32
Red Mountain
Initially, on the nose, the wine reveals black currants with a hint of bell pepper.
After being in the glass for a while one can pick out the presence of cedar and
cotton candy. On the pallet there are flavors of raspberries and tart cherries,
which give way to an element of caramel and toast. Tannins are present in
the finish and will allow for aging of this wine made exclusively from Red
Mountain fruit.
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Twin Cedars Winery
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon - $30
Our rich, deep nose Cabernet begins with essences of plum, black
cherry and blueberry, followed with anise seed and hints of black
pepper. Complex and layered on the palate, this wine is nicely
balanced with smooth tannins throughout the extended finish.
2010 Merlot - $27
Our 2010 Merlot shows again what Washington Merlot is capable
of. Slightly less oak than the 09 allows the freshness of the varietal
character to show. The plum and cherry fruit combined with vanilla
notes from the barrel lead you to a long, long finish.
2011 Syrah - $28
Our 2010 Syrah was a hit and we expect our 2011 release to be
every bit as good! This syrah is handcrafted from the fruit of the
Red Mountain AVA located near Benton City, WA. The vineyard,
A mbassador Vineyard is managed by Dick Boushey and sits
adjacent to Col Solare and just east of Ceil du Cheval vineyards
.The cooler weather in 2011 gives this version a little bolder acidity,
complimenting the powerful fruit that Red Mountain is known for.
2012 Orange Muscat - $15 375ml
Our 2011 release of this delicate aperitif wine was a huge success and
sold out quicker than even we expected. We think you’ll like the
2012 even more! Finer balance and the perfect fruity-yet refreshing
accompaniment to appetizers, desserts and Asian Fare.
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Vortex Cell ars
2010 Tempranillo - $25
Spain’s noble grape, the Tempranillo is right at home growing in the soils
of Washington’s Rattlesnake Hills. We made this wine in a younger style
full-bodied wine has a deep ruby color and comes to life with fruit forward
intensity of plum and cherry, followed by hints of cedar, vanilla, and savory
herbs. Enjoy it with your favorite tapas, pork, grilled or roasted entrees.
2011 Cascade White - $18
[ Silver Medal – Seattle wine awards ]
A Viognier Chardonnay blend of barrel fermented fruit from 2011. The
wine is brilliant in the light, with a pale straw color. The nose is a bit
doughy, mixed with citrus and floral notes. There is bright acid, balanced
with very light oak and suggests flavors of pear and pineapple and a hint
of butter.
2010 Late Harvest Viognier, 375 ml - $20
[ 90 points – Wine Advocate ]
[ Gold Medal – Seattle wine awards ]
The 2010 late harvest viognier was made in December after a very cool fall,
extending the season through most of November. The wine was barrel
fermented in
50% new oak to a residual sugar of 16%. The wine has aroma’s are of honey
suckle and pear, with flavors of dried apricots. It was produced from some
of the oldest viognier vines in Washington.
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Willi a m Church Winery
Whidbey Isl a nd Winery
Island White - $15
We opened our doors more than 20 years ago with this perennial
crowd pleaser. Its secret is a near-magical balance of sweet and
tart with a bold but classy fruitiness. The wine is built around a
blend of Madeleine Sylvaner and Madeleine Angevine from our
cool island vineyards that delivers big f lavors in a low alcohol
package.
Beautiful aromatics of fresh cut peach and honeysuckle f loral
notes that our Viognier is known for are present in abundance.
The cool growing season of 2011 made this wine wonderfully
aromatic from the time the grapes were first pressed. W hat
follows are concentrated f lavors of ruby red grapefruit, citrus
blossom and pineapple with excellent acidity that keeps the wine
fresh and lively.
Sangiovese 2010 - $20
NV Bad Habit - $17
This wine is the next best thing to a trip to Tuscany, it is full of
flavors of dark red fruit, leather, a bit of bitter chocolate balanced
with bright notes of orange peel and blueberry.
Barbera Port - $19
Barbera is from northern Italy’s Piedmont region and thus not
typically used in port. Too bad because it is perfectly suited to
making a rich and delicious dessert wine. When fully ripe it
is brimming with lush fruit f lavors like blueberry, cherry and
cranberry plus chocolate and cola, ample sweetness and perfectly
balanced acidity. Did I mention the velvety texture? The ultimate
chocolate wine.
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2011 Viognier - $22
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This fun and fanciful red blend brings hints of sweet tobacco and
red berry to this full body wine. Come check out the whimsical
label and bring it to your next party. We think you will love this
blend so much it will turn into your next everyday Bad Habit!
2010 Bishop’s Blend - $23
Lush & rounded on the palate with deep black cherry fruit flavors
that are complimented by cherry cola, sweet tobacco and spice.
The 2010 vintage consists of 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27%
Merlot, 24% Malbec, 8% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, 5%
Grenache. There’s always no rule when it comes to this blend
except to create an approachable wine with great flavors that goes
well with a broad variety of dishes. A great value.
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Distiller ies
Fremont Mischief Gin - $29
Uses carefully selected fresh and rare botanicals in a
delicate blend of aphrodisiacs & spice. Juniper, Indian
coriander and sweet lemon peel playfully mingle with
rare peppers and ginger to create this refreshing dry gin.
Red Velvet Sinister Spirits - $30
An all natural red vodka made from fresh ground soft
winter wheat, yeast, and pure Ranier Mountain water
and made to look sinister with not so very sinister beet
and pomegranate color.
John Jacob Rye Whiskey - $32
A ripple of oaky vanilla and a beautiful rye spirit, with crackling rye spiciness, sweet
floral notes, and hints of horehound.
Fremont Mischief Whiskey - $36
Rye-spice vanilla aromas and f loral/grassy complexity with rich oak notes and a
high arching finish that sustains the whiskey on the palate. Great for sipping or in a
Manhattan or whiskey cocktail.
Single Malt Whiskey - $50
Rogue Farms Oregon Single Malt Whiskey opens with
an attractive aroma of f loral honey, peach and mango.
Medium-to-full bodied, the aromas slowly transition to
lush, ripe fruit and brown spice.
Spruce Gin - $38
Spruce Gin opens with aroma of fresh juniper blossoms and subtle citrus notes. With
light-to-medium body, the fruity-yet-dry flavors of cucumber and tangerine transform
into a distinct spruce finish.
Hazlenut Spiced Rum - $38
Hazelnut Spiced Rum instantly reveals sweet aromas of toasted hazelnut and
brown sugar. Medium-bodied, a sweet blend of vanilla, cinnamon and clove set
the stage for an oaky, vanilla and bourbon-like finish.
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Sidetrack Distillery Blackberry
Liqueur - $23
WA, USA- Dark & mysterious, this liqueur is bolder than
the ordinaire. All natural & not too sweet, it has just
enough acidity to bring out the full f lavor of our farm
grown berries. Try as an aperitif, in a featured cocktail or a
favorite sparkling wine.
Sidetrack Distillery Raspberry
Liqueur - $23
WA, USA- Winner 2012 Gold Medal/Best of Category American Distilling Institute.
This liqueur echoes the bold taste of the distillery’s own farm grown raspberries
infused in artisan spirits. Enjoy straight, paired with other spirits or desserts.
Sidetrack Distillery Cassis Liqueur - $23
Produced from all naturally grown black currants with a delicate balance of
sweetness and acidity. The quintessential ingredient in the classic “Kir Royale” but
equally delicious as a cordial or a favorite cocktail.
Sidetrack Distillery Nocino - $28
Classic in the Alpine regions of Europe, this liqueur is made from green walnuts
hand-picked at just the right time in early summer. Try this rich dark nutty liqueur
with desserts or as a digestif to a fine dinner.
Ebb + Flow Vodka - $20 is a single malt vodka
made from 100% Palouse Malted Barley that has notes of
vanilla and just a hint of natural sweetness. Unlike most
mass market vodkas that are just water added to neutral
grain spirits, we do mash, ferment and distill this one from scratch, grain to bottle.
Ebb + Flow Gin - $20 is amazing to sip, but is also crafted to bring out the
best in classic cocktails, with a rich balance of flavors: herbal, citrus and spice. Using
a blend of malted barley and a neutral base, this gin has depth that other gins lack. It’s
lovingly distilled with Juniper, Coriander, Cardamon, Orange Peel, Angelica Root
and Orris Root.
Sound Spirits Aquavit - $20 is a traditional Scandinavian spirit distilled
with caraway, dill, coriander, fennel and anise. It is light, spicy and balanced and is a
pleasure to sip neat in the traditional chilled fashion or in a cocktail. Skol!
Sound Spirits Old Tom Gin - $22 is more floral and has less juniper
than our Ebb+Flow Gin. It’s aged on oak for month which gives it a wonderful balance
and a slightly spicy finish.
Sound Spirits Herbal Liqueur - $22 has an original recipe that
appears in an old French distilling manual. This unique liqueur was first made by
Trappist monks (yes, they do make more than just beer to this day). The complexity
starts up-front with spearmint, cardamom and angelica, then hints of lemongrass and
wormwood appear followed by notes of clove, mace and myrrh.
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Br e w er ies
Menage A Frog
Washington
Apple Frog
Pou rs a clea r med iu m gold w it h a
loose white head that falls quick ly
away. Tangy green apple nose. Creamy
medium body with lively carbonation.
Caramel and green apple mid palate
with a mild finish.
White Frog
“A roma s of cor ia nder a nd ora nge
spice dominate the nose. A very light
mouthfeel is countered w ith sweet
orange peel, coriander and subtle notes
of chamomile. It finishes with delicate
banana and clove spices. Surprisingly
light and immediately quaffable.”
Wildcat IPA
The balanced Hop Monster!
T h i s I nd ia Pa le A le ha s
helped define our northwest
style: big, bold hop f lavors
f rom 100% Ya k i ma-g row n
Columbus hops and enough
malt backbone to stand up to them.
We use premium Pale, Munich, CaraPils and Crystal malts, as well as topfermenting ale yeast to create the perfect
hop delivery system.
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WBC judges noted Menage A Frog was
a “brilliant golden amber color. Inviting
a romas of toast y bag uet te, ora nge
blossom honey, and delicate bubblegum
spice follow through on a round entry
to a fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body
with caramel pear and peach custard tart
notes. Finishes in a bold peppery spice,
delicate grassy herbal and citrusy hops,
and toffee fade with lingering warming
alcohol. Very nice.”
Issaquah Arlens
Contraband IPA
Made especially for our friend Bob
Bren l i n, propr ietor of t he Latona,
Hopv ine and Fiddler’s Inn Pubs in
Seattle, this is the unleashing of hops
in your face, and nose, and tongue and
mouth! BIG AND HOPPY!
Spring Fever
Ora nge hues, r ich ma lt
f l avor s , s pic y c or i a nde r
o v e r t one s a nd f r u it y,
tropical aromas make this
one beautiful beer for fans of
Belgian styles. Spring Fever is
crafted from the finest Two-Row,
Munich, Carastan and Belgian Aromatic
malts, Columbus and Czech Saaz hops,
spiced with coriander and fermented
with authentic Belgian ale yeast.
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The Rota ry Story
Rotary International is the largest service organization club in
the world. There are over 1.2 Million Rotarians who pledge a
commitment to Service Above Self. In more than 34,000
Rotary Clubs worldwide you’ll find members volunteering
in communities at home and abroad to support education
and job training, provide clean water, combat hunger,
improve health and sanitation, and eradicate polio.
Rotary Club of Issaquah continually redefines itself through new
members, new vision and activities, and new forms of local and global service.
More than 50 men and women ages 25 to 70+ make up our current membership.
Bringing together a wide range of professional and business backgrounds, the
Club meets weekly on Tuesdays from 12:15
to 1:30 pm in Issaquah. Our meetings are
an informal gathering of friends who work
together toward a common purpose: the
betterment of our community and world.
Rotary’s motto of “Service above Self”
amply describes what Rotary is all about.”
The Foundation of the Rotary Club of
Issaquah is the sponsor of Grape Escape
2013. This Washington chartered, 501(c)
(3) non-profit, gives all proceeds from this
and other fund-raising events to local and
international charities.
The money you spend here tonight goes to help
someone, somewhere.
w w w.issaquahrotary.org
Sponsor s
Issaquah Rotary Foundation would like to thank this year’s
event sponsors for their donations to this fund raising event.
Please support their businesses throughout the year.