206 - Island Inspiration: Organic Estate Wines from Lopez Island Vineyards

On this episode, we've got spring fever! Summer is on our minds and today we're tasting through wines that are ripe for summer drinking and three of these that pair perfectly with oysters, white fish, docks, decks and boats! Brent Charnley, winemaker at Lopez Island Vineyards, located in the Puget Sound AVA, shares his reasoning for building his winery in this AVA as well as shares some other wine insights. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #MadAngie #Ziggy

Wines this episode:
*2022 Lopez Island Vineyards Madeleine Angevine ($27 at the winery)
*2022 Lopez Island Vineyards Siegerrebe ($27 at the winery
2022 Lopez Island Vineyards Rosé ($22 at the winery)
2022 Lopez Island Vineyards Sangiovese ($26 at the winery)

* Wines produced from fruit from the Puget Sound AVA
To see ALL of the wines that Lopez Island Vineyards produces, please visit  https://lopezislandvineyards.com/wines/ 

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The Social Web Wine Word of the Week - Meniscus

The word "meniscus" refers to the thin edge of wine at the top of a glass. It is caused by the surface tension of the wine and is important for wine tasting because it can provide clues about the wine's viscosity, alcohol content and other characteristics.

Mentions: Julie Tudor Murphy, Liz Keyser, Lindsay & Brian LaFaille, San Juan Distillery, Andrew Allison, Cameron Roblee, The Cuvée App, 

Some Wines we enjoyed this week: Seven Falls Merlot, Gruet Brut Sparkler, Rivaura Cabernet Sauvignon and Casalino Brunello di Montelcino.

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