Happy Sunday All. I hope you’ve had a great weekend and are staying healthy and safe. I binge-watched Narcos this weekend and feel that I’m now an expert on the Colombian drug trade history from the 1980’s and early 90’s. I’m not sure what I will do with my new-found knowledge, but I might hold my own during a very specific type of trivia night. Note that it is spelled Colombia with an “o” not Columbia with a “u”. You’re either going to a beautiful country historically wrought with violence with a cartel that brought in billions of dollars of drug money or you’re going to an ivy-league university. Big difference there. No matter the country’s history, I understand it is a beautiful and much safer country and one I’d like to visit at one point. In a very ironic and unplanned twist of fate, I’d opened the 2017 Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon from Columbia Valley – no relation to either the country or university. The Columbia Valley lies in the Columbia River Plateau, through much of central and southern Washington State, with a small section crossing into the neighboring state of Oregon. This area has been established as an American Viticultural Area (AVA) and is known for its different varietals of wines. I enjoyed this wine with fruit notes of cherry and blackberry mixed with a solid oak essence. The great thing about this wine is that while it had solid fruit notes, it was a good blend and the fruit didn’t overpower the experience. You can find Chateau Ste. Michelle wines at many different locations. I was able to buy this year and varietal at Market Street for $16 on sale. It normally retails closer to $20 per bottle. Enjoy your week!
