Tasted Sunday, April 3, 2005 by lorenzo with 1,207 views
Unfortunately Baer was not pouring Ursa and the Arctos was closed.
Arrived at the same time as large tour bus. This place was 'asses to elbows'
Multiple IPods hooked up to slick small speakers pumping rock music to a crowd that (at least when we were there) had no idea what they were listening to -- 'are we in woodinville anymore?' 'I don't know, but the rock star / winemaker will sign your body with a metallic pen if you like.'
Cathy and Bob couldn't be nicer and their wines continue to impress.
I realize others disagree, but these wines never seem to excite me, and they also seem overpriced.
Strong showing for Delille.
Owners Peggy and John were extremly nice, the wines just were not singing my tune.
We also stopped by Woodhouse Family Cellars. The two wines they were pouring were enjoyable -- a Maggie (?) Merlot (84-86points) and a Kennedy Syrah (86-88 points.) I didn't get the appropriate materials/handouts and they have so many names/labels you need a program!
2002 Baer Winery Arctos
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Wow. This was not open for business.
Unrevealing nose.
Attacked by tannins and an acidic (?) bite on the very closed palate.
Definitely some fruit (cherry) lurking but
The bottle was just opened unfortunately -- and we didn't have time to wait for the palate to unfold.
Wish they would pre-open and decant (wines that need it) for these tastings !!
Must retaste (but i'd guess in the 87-89 range.)
Got to try a barrel sample of the '04 Stillwater Cab Franc.
Grapey/Cherry/Raspberry fruit and fine tannins
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