None of us had ever stomped grapes, but Justin was determined to win. After his pep talks in the car and a game plan derived from watching YouTube videos, we were ready an intense 5 minutes of grape stomping action!
The end result was victory against eleven other teams (by a full 2 fl.oz over 2nd place) as well as a prize for longest distance traveled. Prize baskets of cool schwag and wines grown at Champoux from the likes of Quilceda Creek, Sineann and Three Rivers were scored...
The winning effort (pardon the poor audio)
The Loot-
Some recent tastings of Champoux wines-
-Fidelitas 2008 Champoux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills- Tasting room visit 9/10. Notes of cedar, tobacco, anise, cassis, spice and mineral on the nose. Palate of blue and red fruit with a backdrop of mineral, cedar and spice. Silky round tannins and a long finish of fruit and spice. (I really like!)
-Sineann 2007 Champoux Vineyard Cabernet Franc, Horse Heaven Hills- Decanted for an hour. Dense and dark color with lightening garnet edges. Aromas of violet, gingerbread, red & black currant. Dense and tight hitting the palate; it opens up to notes of clove & cinnamon-flavored tea, red cherry & currant, and leathery-peppery-vanilla. Bright and full-flavored and developing through the palate. Plush feel with dusty tannins and a large lingering finish (I like!)
-Sineann 2006 Champoux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills- 375ml, opened for 2 hours without a decant. A dense dark garnet color. Notes of slate, cinnamon, curry and red fruit on the bouquet. Glassy smooth with strong hot flavors of cinnamon spice and baked red fruit. Some coffee and cedar backing notes that are mostly overshadowed. Peppery spicy round tannins and a sweet port-like finish. Some nice parts, but the sum is a hot mess.
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