This month was a blast!   We like to extend a special thanks to Larry Cox, representing Ste Michelle Wine Estates.   A delightful job in providing the group with insightful information about the Washington State environmental conditions, soil and climate that makes these wines distinctively beautiful and easy to drink.  

Wines presented:     All of these range between $12 - $16

2014 Horse Heaven Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

2014 Columbia Valley Chardonnay

2014 Columbia Valley Dry Riesling                                                another favorite #3

2014 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

2014 Horse Heaven Hills H3 Cabernet Sauvignon

2013 Indian Wells Merlot                                                               – Group Favorite #2

2013 Horse Heaven Hills H3 Merlot

2012 Horse Heaven Hills H3 Les Chevaux Red Wine Red Blend – Group Favorite #1

Additional data on these wines can be found at the listed links: https://www.ste-michelle.com or https://www.columbiacrest.com/shop/h3-wines

News and Updates:    

AWS Meadowlands Chapter is now over 40 members!  In part due to a stellar membership drive and friendship!    Thank you all for the ongoing support & participation.

·         National Wine Tasting Project; We will have all required bottles by end of this month. We will then provide several dates to begin Tasting Project. 

·         Wine Barrel - if you purchased any of the AWS cases, please be sure to follow up with Diann to make sure you’re squared away.  

·         Next month,   April 22^nd   French wines Cru Bourgeois.  Tracy Ellen Kamens is a wine educator, writer and consultant.  Update your calendars now.  RSVP is required.

·         River Cruise for Wine Lovers, hosted by Paul Wagner and Madeline Triffon scheduled for April 2017.   Read about the Blue Danube Discovery by visiting the AWS.org website for more details.

·         Comedy Night here at Make Wine With Us for Saturday April 16^th starting at 8 PM – 11PM be sure to get your tickets early at Make Wine With Us. 

·         Next Barrel Sampling takes place on Sunday April 10^th   from 1 – 4PM. 

·         Thanks to everyone for bringing additional snacks for the tables.  Very generous and are all greatly appreciated!  

Special Thanks:
Beth Muller of Ste Michelle Wine Estates for providing local resource.
Rich! And of course John and Diann for their hospitality.