The wines and flavors of Washington state have taken center stage at SOHO Atlanta restaurant throughout the month of October. For flight night on Wednesday, October 30, SOHO will offer a final taste of Washington. The wines and tapas introduced Wednesday will be available through Tuesday, November 5.

Columbia Crest Vineyards

First, SOHO will pour a 2010 Columbia Crest Les Chevaux Red Wine from Horse Heaven Hills. The wine is described: “Aromas of fresh blueberries, anise and earth lead to firm and supple tannins on the palate. This red wine blend presents incredible depth, with layered flavors of candied nuts, licorice and dark chocolate that lead to a mocha finish featuring ample, sweet tannins.”

Next, SOHO will pour a 2011 Owen Roe Corvidae Lenore Syrah from Columbia Valley. The wine “has great spice, bright fruit, deep purple hues, and gorgeous texture.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2007 Col Solare from Columbia Valley. The winemaker describes the wine: “Aromas of black cherry, currant, and ripe black berries, together with subtle notes of espresso and vanilla in the nose. On the palate, this full bodied wine is rich with flavors of dark chocolate, black fruits, and a coconut spice which leads to a lingering, silky finish.”

Each Washington wine has been paired with a tapas plate specially crafted by executive chef Joe Ahn.

2010 Columbia Crest Les Chevaux Red Wine
75% Syrah, 25% Merlot
Paired with: Poached egg with smoked bacon and grilled corn bread

2011 Owen Roe Corvidae Lenore Syrah
95% Syrah, 5% Petite Sirah
Paired with: Honey barbecue glazed lamb ribs

2007 Col Solare
75% Cabernet, 20% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc
Paired with: Coffee braised pork shank with cabbage carbonara

Sample each wine in a flight (three three-ounce glasses) for $13.50. Or, pair the flight with a tapas plate for $18. Try a full glass of wine  and tapas plate for $12. Of course, the wines and tapas are available individually as well ($9/glass and $6/tapas). See you soon!

SOHO Atlanta Restaurant continues to showcase the wines and flavors of Washington state on flight night Wednesday, October 16. The wines and tapas introduced Wednesday will be available through Tuesday, October 22.

Novelty Hill Vineyards

First, SOHO will pour a 2011 Novelty Hill “Stillwater Creek” Chardonnay from Columbia Valley. The winemaker describes the wine: “Lively and inviting, with crisp apple, ripe pear and a hint of tropical fruit aromas and flavors that form a rich mid-palate and linger across a creamy finish.”

Next, SOHO will pour a Revelry “Reveler” Red Blend from Columbia Valley. The winemaker notes the wine, a blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, is “rich and dynamic with a deep, silky, undeniably long finish.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2011 Chateau St. Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet from Columbia Valley. The winemaker, Bob Bertheau, says of the wine: “The Indian Wells Cabernet is our warm climate ripe, jammy “New World” style of Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine typifies the Wahluke Slope region with up front, dark fruit aromas and flavors with hints of vanilla. Vineyards in the area are more than a decade old and showing character and complexity.”

SOHO’s executive chef, Joe Ahn, has prepared three tapas plates to pair with each Washington wine.

2011 Novelty Hill “Stillwater Creek” Chardonnay
100% Chardonnay
Paired with: Parsnip and Pancetta risotto with shaved Pecorino

2010 Revelry “Reveler” Red Blend
42% Cabernet Franc, 29% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon
Paired with: Slow smoked pork shoulder with Mayhaw barbecue sauce

2011 Chateau St. Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Paired with: Herb encrusted salmon with beurre rouge

Sample each wine in a flight (three three-ounce glasses) for $13.50. Or, pair the flight with a tapas plate for $18. Try a full glass of wine and tapas plate for $12. Of course, the wines and tapas are available individually as well ($9/glass and $6/tapas). See you soon!

This October, SOHO Atlanta restaurant will feature the wines and flavors of Washington state. The tour of Washington begins on flight night, Wednesday, October 2. The wines and tapas introduced Wednesday will be available through Tuesday, October 8.

Columbia River, Washington

First, SOHO will pour a 2012 Revelry Riesling from Walla Walla. The winemaker says the Riesling has “tremendous minerality, touches of honey and white grapefruit, with a dynamic balance of acidity and just enough sweetness.”

Next, SOHO will pour a 2010 Steele Shooting Star Blue Franc from Washington state. The Blue Franc is described by the winemaker as follows: “The wine is clean, crisp, and unpretentious with tons of fruit, including warm berry pie, complementing the traces of pepper, almond, cherry and cinnamon. Our Shooting Star Blue Franc has soft tannins, medium body, great color.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2008 Six Prong Cabernet from Horse Heaven Hills, Washington. The Cabernet is described as follows: “The nose opens with aromas of maple wood, vanilla spice, dark chocolate, and ripe dark cherry. Dark berry flavors with a ripe and juicy mid-palate, balanced tannins, and a firm spicy finish. A big mouthfeel with a Bordeaux-like tannin structure; firm but integrated.”

SOHO’s executive chef, Joe Ahn, has prepared three tapas plates to pair with each Washington wine.

2012 Revelry Riesling
Paired with: Pork nam sod with crisp cabbage leaves

2010 Steele Shooting Star Blue Franc
Paired with: Mini grilled pizza with prosciutto and arugula

2008 Six Prong Cabernet
86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Merlot
Paired with: Country-style duck pate with baguette

Sample each wine in a flight (three three-ounce glasses) for $13.50. Or, pair the flight with a tapas plate for $18. Try a full glass of wine and tapas plate for $12. Of course, the wines and tapas are available individually as well ($9/glass and $6/tapas). See you soon!