Inspired by a recent article in Food & Wine about Washington State Reds, we drank a few the other night when I hosted this month's wine club. Out of the 10 or so members, it was a low but cozy turnout as 5 of us ladies tasted some great blends from Hedges vineyards.The first was the 2004 Hedges Three Vineyards (~$22), a blend of mostly cabernet and merlot from three of their vineyards in the Yakima Valley. Described as 'firm yet supple' with deep red fruit, this wine is your classic, curvy, sultry movie star - think Sophia Loren. Around town, you can find the bottle at the Tenley Whole Foods or at Calvert Woodley Liquors.
The second was the 2004 Hedges CMS Red, which at $12 bucks we decided was a very nice buy. With less tannin and softer fruit, it is the younger sister to the Three Vineyards bottle. It could also be a wine you could bring to just about any dinner party and everyone would love -- from the wine snob who didn't know it only cost $12 to the newby who's just learning to like red wine. This one was picked up at the P Street Whole Foods.
As for the actual "theme" (see previous post from January), this wine club will always be remembered as the Rusty Trombone wine club. Thank you, Wikipedia for enlightening and educating us on the intricacies of the rusty trombone. Since I'm not sure I want this blog to become X-rated, I'll just leave you with the link and sign off for now.
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