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Wineglas Brings Sheridan Vineyards and Meek Family Estates to Minnesota
John Glas of Wineglas is the most important wine critic in Minnesota. No one benefits the wine consumers like John as he does not sell wine for a living. This past Spring John was able to bring in 2 exciting wineries from Washington State.
Sheridan Vineyards
Sheridan Vineyards is owned by Scott Greer and he is one of the most respected wine makers in Washington State. As a self taught wine maker he has quickly figure out how to take world class fruit from Washington State and create amazing wines for the money.
2006 Sheridan Vineyard Kamiakin White Wine (Sauvignon Blanc & Semilion) $$
Color: Light gold
Nose: Floral, mineral
Taste: Floral, peach, mineral and multi layered
Finish: Medium and nice acidity
Evaluation: A great, dry White Bordeaux Style wine for a little bit of money 88 points
2006 Sheridan Vineyard Kamiakin Red (Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc) $$
Color: Dark purple
Nose: Cinnamon, plum, cherry
Taste: Spice, forest floor, cinnamon, oak
Finish: Medium and multi layered with plum, cherries, oak, and spice
Evaluation: Solid red Bordeaux style wine 87 points
2005 Sheridan Vineyards Yakima Valley Syrah $$$
Color: Dark purple
Nose: Plum, cherries, truffles
Taste: Wow! Plum, cherries, truffles, spices, violets
Finish: Medium and complex wine with smooth tannins
Evaluation: A knockout Syrah from Washington 92 points
2005 Sheridan L'Orage Yakima Valley (Cabernet, Merlot) $$$$
Color: Dark purple
Nose: Plum, pepper
Taste: Cherry, plum, coffee, spice
Finish: Strong and long with good structure
Evaluation: Cellar this wine and enjoy in five years 93 points
For more info check out Sheridan's Website at:
Meek Family Estates
2004 Meek Family Estates WJ Red (Merlot, Cabernet, Cabernet Franc)
Color: Dark purple
Nose: Mushrooms, plum
Taste: Truffles, spice, little oak, cinnamon
Finish: Medium tannins and flavorful
Evaluation: Solid everyday wine for under $15 88 points
2004 Meek Family Estates WJ Syrah $$
Color: Dark purple
Nose: Cherries, spice
Taste: Cherries, oak, floral
Finish: Medium and full of flavors
Evaluation: Nice solid wine 89 points
2005 Meek Family Inherit (Merlot, Cabernet, Malbec)
Color: Dark purple
Nose: Plum, cherry, spice
Taste: Blackberries, plum, oak, spice
Finish: Long and intense
Evaluation: 92 points
2004 Meek Family Petite Verdot
Color: Dark purple
Nose: Blackberries, spice, violets
Taste: Spice, violets, blackberries, coffee with bit
Finish: Medium to long with great flavors
Evaluation: What a great wine for the variety 91 points
To learn more about Washington State Wines go to www.washingtonwines.org.
