April Showers Leschi With Wine

SAVE THE DATE alert! The end of April brings our annual wine tasting event in partnership with the Lakewood Seward Park Community Club. Join friends and neighbors Saturday, April 28 from 7–9pm, and enjoy tasting wine while nibbling on appetizers and desserts. Only $25 gets you in the door to this annual can’t miss event. More info here: lspcc.org/wine-tasting. Leschi Market hopes to see you there.

Spring has officially arrived! Gone are the dark, gray, cold days. Spring brings cherry blossoms, baseball season, fresh cut grass, longer days, and of course, new wine. Featured here are some of Leschi Market’s favorite new arrivals.

RED

2015 Domaine Jean Royer Châteauneuf-du-Pape Tradition ($32.69)

“Far and away Royer’s best wine this year seems to finally pull together all of the ideas he’s been playing with (or maybe it discards them?). The blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre spent time in demi-muids and stainless steel and found harmony, developing lots of wonderfully silky, supple tannins that linger easily on the fruit-and-spice-laden finish. Terrific. Drink now through 2030.” ~Wine Advocate, 95-points.

2015 Les Trouvés Red Columbia Valley ($19.99)

“Mourvèdre and Syrah each make up 40% of this blend, with the balance Grenache. The aromas draw you into the glass, with notes of garrigue, black pepper and blackberry. The palate is dense and ripe, pulling no punches but delivering a whole lot of hedonistic appeal. The value can’t be beat. Editors’ Choice.” ~Sean P. Sullivan, 92-points.