A Delivery From Washington Wine Country

I received a couple bottles of wine from Lauren Ashton Cellars that will be released exclusively to their wine club on October 14, 2018.  Consistency reigns with Kit Singh’s winemaking skills as both of these wines are a delight to drink. If your mouth starts watering while reading this post, you have a few more days to sign up for their wine club and receive exclusive bottles.

 

2016 ASHTON TROY COLUMBIA VALLEY CUVÉE DU SOLEIL

The Cuvée Du Soleil is a blend of 45% Sauvignon Blanc and 55% Semillon.  To me, the Semillon is the show off in this duo.  The nose has aromas of honeydew and peaches with whipped butter and beeswax.  On the palate, all the aromas are present with the addition of lemon, matcha, slate, saline and just a suggestion of jalapeño.  The flavors on the palate are pleasantly carried by the whipped butter and beeswax.

 

 

2014 LAUREN ASHTON UPLAND VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON

The nose on this Cabernet Sauvignon is out of this world!  It is so good I wish I could re-bottle it as linen and room spray.  The aromas consisted of blackberry, boysenberry and prominent black olive, with an intriguing essence of rose petals and patchouli which mingles perfectly with all the aromas and brings everything together.  Once I finally pulled my nose away from the glass, the palate tasted like blackberry and boysenberry jam with just a hint of black olive. Graphite, present specifically on the front palate, gave way to cocoa that melted away when swallowed.  The finish is long (14.7% abv) and the wine balanced.  This Cabernet Sauvignon is a truly beautiful wine.

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Lauren Ashton New Releases!

 

I discovered Lauren Ashton Cellars while living in Washington state.  My husband, Joe, attended the Northwest Wine Academy and was in a class with Riinu Rammal who co-owns Lauren Ashton Cellars with her husband, Kit Singh.  A few weeks later, Joe and I topped off a date day with a visit to Lauren Ashton‘s tasting room in the Hollywood District of Woodinville where we became hooked on these fantastic wines.  Lauren Ashton focuses on traditional French style wines that reflect Washington terroir.  They have just released two pretty fabulous wines that I am delighted to share with you:

 

Cuvée Méline

 

A Bordeaux style white wine made up of 55% Semillon and 45% Sauvignon Blanc fermented like a white wine should, low and slow, in stainless steel tanks and neutral barrels.  Cuvée Méline shows a purposeful balance between high acidity and lushness with green apple, grapefruit, peach and green melon followed by an intriguing suggestion of fresh bread.  I paired this wine with sweet potato gnocchi and it was a cohesive, delicious duo.

 

Cuvée Arlette

Also Bordeaux inspired, from the Right Bank with a Merlot predominance, is Cuvée Arlette .  A blend of 59% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and a token of Malbec and Petit Verdot.  Cuvée Arlette is a dignified wine with aromas of dark fruits, spices and earthy minerals.  On the palate, flavors of black raspberry, black currant and black cherry with a sway to perfectly roasted coffee beans, warm baking spices and clay pot.  The finish lingers on the palate providing an elegant, pleasing culmination.

 

Bonus Review ~ Chenin Blanc

For the first time ever, Lauren Ashton has released a Chenin Blanc.  The wine is whole cluster pressed resulting in a high quality, refreshing wine with crisp acidity.  The aroma is fruity with a hint of mango and flavors of ripe Bartlett pear, yellow apple, and pineapple with undertones of honey and chalk.  I tasted this little lovely in the morning before eating, which I admit, is something I do often while my palate is most attentive.  It would pair well with Asian food or simple chicken and fish dishes.

Whether you are looking to stock a cellar, enjoy a bottle or two in the next few months, or polish off immediately, these are excellent wines worth considering.  Lauren Ashton distributes to many states as well as ships to any state without restrictions.  To order Lauren Ashton wines, click here.

 

 

As wineries occasionally do, Lauren Ashton sent the above wines to me.  I only promote wines I thoroughly enjoy since my name is essentially on them at the point of promotion.  As I state in my bio, "I am here to inspire you to treat yourself to great wine experiences as often as you possibly can!"  I recommend wines that, in my opinion, can create great wine experiences.

 

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