Spring  2006

2005 Crush is behind us, all wines have completed malolactic fermentation, have been racked and barreled and put to rest to age.

With spring approaching it is time to once again rack previous vintages and perform what seems like the never ending task of topping barrels. Where does all of that wine go? Time to bottle up new vintages and prepare for the “Spring Release”.

Being a small operation we tend to do things on a smaller scale. Our small bottling line allows us to bottle and cork about 300 cases in a day, which is a good days work for four of us to accomplish. First up this spring is our 2003 Cabernet Franc which will amount to just over 150 cases. I think folks are going to enjoy this soft, spicy cabernet franc which will be available at our Spring Release Weekend of April 22, 23. Next up is a second Sangiovese from a vineyard near the Tri-cities, called Candy Mountain. We will have about 250 cases of this wine which is always a favorite here at Sorensen Cellars. Our 2005 Sauvignon Blanc will also be released in April. This is the first vintage that we have made from Windy Ridge Vineyard in the new Horse Heaven Hills appellation. I am excited about this vineyard, as it looks to be a great site for growing Sauvignon Blanc. Only 100 cases of this nice crisp, dry sauvignon blanc. A great seafood wine, think oysters on the half-shell!

Also, be sure to join us for our Spring Barrel Tasting event over Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-29th.

And coming June 1st, our tasting room will be open seven days a week through August.

So pick a weekend, or two and come out to Port Townsend for a winery visit and enjoy the great scenery and vistas of our Victorian Seaport City.

Salute!

Richard Sorensen, Winemaker

 Tasting Notes....
  New Releases

Sauvignon Blanc

Windy Ridge Vineyard - Aldercreek

A very floral nose with hints of lime and melon and some stone/mineral characters. Crisp and dry with lime to lemon nuances, some fig and a terrific lingering finish. 100% tank fermented, this wine has not seen any oak. Pair with shellfish, shrimp, oysters, scallops.

100 cases produced

$15.00 per bottle

2003 Cabernet Franc

Kendall Vineyard - Sunnyside

A classic Cabernet Franc that has had an extra year in the barrel. Violets and fresh herbs on the nose moving to spicy, juicy soft fruits across the palate with a rich finish. Serve with a grilled veal chop.

150 cases produced

$22.50 per bottle

2004 Sangiovese

Candy Mountain Vineyard - Tri-cities

Light fruit on the nose, still a little closed in, but on the palate I find sweet, candied, jammy fruit. Another juicy wine with plum, cherry/cranberry fruits with light spicy characteristics. Fire up the grill for some barbecued chicken.

250 cases produced

$19.50 per bottle