Episode 173 – Washington Wine Month Part 2: Making Beautiful Things at Brook & Bull Cellars with Winemaker, Ashley Trout

In today’s episode, the 2nd of Washington Wine Month, Shelley and Phil sit down with Ashley Trout, Winemaker at Brook & Bull Cellars to learn all about her story while tasting through her beautiful wines. Brook & Bull focuses on producing fine varietals and untraditional blends with a low oak profile, purposely highlighting vintage variation and  showing Washington State terroir. And since International Prosecco Day is on Sunday, we start off with a LaMarca Prosecco, too! Let’s get to it! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing

Wine Time Fridays Rating System: 

Phenomenal ???? Practically Perfect ???? Pretty Damn Good! ???? Pleasant ???? Problematic ????

Pleagth (Pitiful/Pathetic) ????

Wines this episode:   

• Wines featured this episode:
• NV LaMarca Prosecco ($18 at Albertsons) ????
• 2022 Brook & Bull Chardonnay ($32 at the winery) ????
• 2020 Brook & Bull The Silent Ode ($50 at the winery) ????
• 2021 Brook & Bull Reserve Malbec ($60 at the winery) ????

For more information on the LaMarca Prosecco, please visit https://www.lamarcaprosecco.com/prosecco.html 

For more information on the Brook & Bull Chardonnay, please visit https://www.brookandbull.com/product#/2021-chardonnay-duplicate

For more information on the Brook & Bull The Silent Ode, please visit https://www.brookandbull.com/product#/2020-the-silent-ode

For more information on the Brook & Bull Reserve Malbec, please visit https://www.brookandbull.com/product#/2020-reserve-malbec-duplicate

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The Social Web Wine Word of the Week – Sturdy Tannins

When tannins are described as “sturdy,” it generally means that they are prominent, robust, and well-structured. Sturdy tannins often have a firm grip on the palate, resulting in a drying or astringent sensation. Wines with sturdy tannins are typically full-bodied and can be more resistant to oxidation, allowing them to age well over time.

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Wines we enjoyed this week: L’Ecole No. 41 Estate Merlot, Cave B Estate Winery Cabernet Franc, Roblar Chardonnay, La Playa Rosė and Waterbrook Chardonnay.

Mentions: Alyson LaVarnway, Flying Trout Wines, Marco Gonzales, Vital Wines, Idaho Wine Merchants, Studio 107, Possibilities, The Culinary Stone, 

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