Throughout the month of October, SOHO has showcased the wines and flavors the Pacific Northwest. The tour ends on flight night Wednesday, October 28. The wines and tapas introduced Wednesday will be available through Tuesday, November 3.

Photo courtesy of Owen Roe Vineyards

First, SOHO will pour a 2013 Maison L’Envoyé ‘Two Messengers’ Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Oregon. The winemaker says, “The wine opens with lifted primary red fruits and notes of five spice on the nose. On the palate, red currant and pomegranate characters are supported by supple tannins and vibrant acidity through a long, satisfying finish.”

Next, SOHO will pour a 2012 Owen Roe ‘Ex Umbris’ Syrah from Willamette Valley, Oregon. The winemaker offers the following tasting notes, “The 2012 ‘Ex Umbris’ is a great expression of bold fruit flavors from that year. Bursting with aromas of red plum, blueberry and pink peppercorn. The palate is filled with refreshing flavors of fresh summer blackberries, currant and dark chocolate with noticeably structured acidity and silky tannins.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2012 Browne Family Vineyards ‘Tribute’ from Columbia Valley, Washington. The wine is described, ” This silky red blend offers big fruit flavors and well-integrated, velvety tannins. Aromatics of pipe tobacco, leather and dark fruit layer with ripe boyesnberry flavors and a hint of black pepper. The finish lingers with blackberry jam and toasty, graphite back notes.”

SOHO’s executive chef, Scott Warren, and sous chef, Chris Lyons, have created a tapas plate to pair with each wine.

2013 Maison L’Envoyé ‘Two Messengers’ Pinot Noirz
100% Pinot Noir
Paired with: Braised beef and vegetable pot pie

2012 Owen Roe ‘Ex Umbris’ Syrah
100% Syrah
Paired with: Smoked chicken thighs with jasmine rice and spinach vinaigrette

2012 Browne Family Vineyards ‘Tribute’
48% Cabernet, 16% Malbec, 15% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 9% Petit Verdot
Paired with: Lamb sliders with grilled mushrooms, feta cheese and rosemary aioli

Sample each wine in a flight (three three-ounce glasses) for $14.25. Or, pair the flight with a tapas plate for $19. Try a full glass of wine and tapas plate for $13. Of course, the wines and tapas are available individually as well ($9.50/glass and $6.50/tapas). See you soon!

Throughout the month of October, SOHO will showcase the wines and flavors the Pacific Northwest. The tour continues on flight night Wednesday, October 14. The wines and tapas introduced Wednesday will be available through Tuesday, October 20.

Photo courtesy of Solena winery

First, SOHO will pour a 2012 Bethel Heights Estate Chardonnay from Oregon’s Willamette Valley. The wine is described, “Aromas of honeydew melon, white peach, and lemon verbena with hints of star anise, nutmeg and white pepper. The palate featues flavors of banana and lemon zest with a hint of mid-palate salinity and bright acidity that carries the wine to a long, graceful finish.”

Next, SOHO will pour a 2013 Soléna “Grande Cuvée” Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Oregon. The winemaker says of the wine, “Deep bright red color. Strawberry raspberry jam – a powerful fruity nose with a hint of violet. The structure is round with just enough tannin to age very well.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2013 Owen Roe “Abbots Table” from Columbia Valley, Washington. The wine is described, “Sweet aromas of baked blueberries, pomegranate, violets, pencil shaving, clove, pepper and Grand Marnier. These sweet aromas give way to a more serious palate brimming with blueberry, pomegranate, white pepper and black tea with lasting tannins.

SOHO’s executive chef, Scott Warren, and sous chef, Chris Lyons, have created a tapas plate to pair with each wine.

2012 Bethel Heights Estate Chardonnay
100% Chardonnay
Paired with: Seared Trout with Vegetable Medley & Cantaloupe Syrup

2013 Soléna  “Grande Cuvée” Pinot Noir
100% Pinot Noir
Paired with: Beef & Goat Cheese Meatballs, Sweet Gravy, Shaved Parmesan

2013 Owen Roe “Abbots Table”
41% Zinfandel, 34% Sangiovese, 11% Malbec, 9% Blaufrankisch, 5% Merlot
Paired with: Seared duck breast, Grand Marnier Glaze, Spiced Onions

Sample each wine in a flight (three three-ounce glasses) for $14.25. Or, pair the flight with a tapas plate for $19. Try a full glass of wine and tapas plate for $13. Of course, the wines and tapas are available individually as well ($9.50/glass and $6.50/tapas). See you soon!

Throughout the month of October, SOHO will showcase the wines and flavors the Pacific Northwest.  The tour begins on flight night Wednesday, October 7. The wines and tapas introduced Wednesday will be available through Tuesday, October 13.

Photo courtesy of Willakenzie winery.

First, SOHO will pour a 2012 Willakenzie Estate ‘Gisele’ Pinot Noir from Oregon’s Willamette Valley. The wine is described, “The 2012 Gisele Pinot Noir is ruby red and purple. It has aromas of vanilla, cherry, cedar and blood orange. The palate is mouth-filling and round with juicy black raspberries. This Pinot Noir has lingering fresh fruit and spice on the finish.”

Next, SOHO will pour a 2012 Columbia Crest H3 Horse Heaven Hills ‘Les Chevaux’ from Washington. The winemaker notes, “This lively red blend presents rose petal aromas and dark fruit cherry flavors, followed by smooth tannins that lead into a vibrant finish.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2011 Waterbrook Reserve Malbec from Columbia Valley, Washington. Of the wine, the winemaker says, “Deep and inviting, brimming with plum and bramble fruits. This Malbec comes together with sweet oak, viscous texture and medium-tannins on a lingering, open fruit finish.

SOHO’s executive chef, Scott Warren, and sous chef, Chris Lyons, have created a tapas plate to pair with each wine.

2012 Willakenzie Estate ‘Gisele’ Pinot Noir
100% Pinot Noir
Paired with: Grilled pork tenderloin roulade – spinach, figs & orange, blood orange reduction

2012 Columbia Crest H3 Horse Heaven Hills ‘Les Chevaux’
60% Syrah, 27% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Viognier, 2% Malbec, 3% other
Paired with: Pepper-crusted flat iron, charred broccoli, and blue cheese cream

2011 Waterbrook Reserve Malbec
100% Malbec
Paired with: Fettuccini marinara, ground Bison, roasted portabellas and grated Pecorino

Sample each wine in a flight (three three-ounce glasses) for $14.25. Or, pair the flight with a tapas plate for $19. Try a full glass of wine and tapas plate for $13. Of course, the wines and tapas are available individually as well ($9.50/glass and $6.50/tapas). See you soon!