Winery News

This summer has been a complete whirlwind for us. Pat and Ed traveled the northwest on their train float ... rephrase that ... Pat traveled on the float, Ed did the chicken dance next to it. I was hoping to have a picture of Ed in his chicken costume but the parade in Leavenworth was too hot for the costume ... but we did catch him in his lederhosen!

Kate and Ed were happy to see so many of you again out at the winery this summer. For those of you who haven't had a chance to make it out there yet, the winery will be open until Sunday, November 1st.

Speaking of Kate, you will be seeing a lot more of Kate and Tristan as they move over to the tasting room in town after the winery closes for the season. Will Tristan's first word be "wine"?

The coming season holds a lot of changes. Adler Weiss is officially sold out but come October, sweet 2008 White Riesling and in December, sweet 2008 Gewürztraminer will be available to the public!!! Don't worry you red fans, we have just released our 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve ... like butter!

It's been a great year and we owe it to all our loyal customers ... so ... Thank you!

Ed & Nat
Eagle Creek Winery

Pat and Ed in this year's 2009 Autumn Leaf Festival.

The Wines

2007 Cabernet Franc
No mistaking that earthy aroma. It's Cabernet Franc. With hints of violet, bell pepper and smoky cherry notes accenting a medium finish, this wine is a great addition to many meals including Mediterranean and Italian foods. This is a special release that only comes along every couple of years or so.

2007 Syrah
Savory pomegranate and blackberry flavors dominate this spicy red, medium smoke and mild mineral notes too. Pair with asparagus, blue cheese, dry aged cheeses and of course, Roquefort Sirloin Burger.

2007 Gewürztraminer
This spicy wine offers a unique flavor and bouquet unlike any other. Pairs well with salmon, turkey or simply by itself. Its enigmatic bouquet is hard to describe but easy to remember. Best served chilled but not ice cold.

2007 Montage
A rich blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. It is fragrant and spicy with aromas of raspberry, ripe plum and wild berries. The smoky oak and peppercorn flavors give this blend a well-balanced and lasting finish. This wine pairs well with most Italian cuisine, particularly dishes where marinara is present. Also complements sausages, veal and chicken.

2007 Merlot
Cassis rich bouquet, a delicate, well proportioned style, with cedar and berry notes of moderate richness and concentration with a lingering finish. Pairs well with many foods including salumi finnochiona.

2007 Pinot Grigio
A zesty wine with lime tinged flavors of apricot and red grapefruit. The tangy acidity keeps it balanced and structured with mineral notes and a peppery finish. Here's a wine for the Thanksgiving table. This wine pairs well with turkey, salmon or most fish dishes where the fish is the primary flavor. We also found this to be one of the only wines that pairs successfully with cilantro strong salsa. Serve chilled.

It use to be that you would come to Leavenworth, hit a couple of shops and then think to yourself ... now what? But times are a changin' in Leavenworth. The most noticeable change has been the increase in tasting rooms and number of restaurants. It has really turned into a town for the true foodie. With this in mind, I present you with our "Tour de Foodie - Leavenworth Style". Our favorite eats with our favorite wines. Enjoy!

1. Haus Dog Kaffee & Tea - 617 Front Street: How convenient that this is located right outside of d'Vinery. Our favorite thing to do when we're not working is to order a glass of wine from d'Vinery (Yes, we drink our wine on our days off), order the "Ron's Herb-Crusted Turkey Sandwich" from HDK and sit at our new outdoor table. Join us, we love company!
   
   
2. Cured - 636 Front Street: Dan of Visconti's has just the ticket when we need a little something to "nosh on" while we're at the tasting room. Their Cervelot (sausage) is a match made in heaven with our 2007 Cabernet Franc.
   
   
3. München Haus - 709 Front Street: When we feel like being surrounded by good people that really love what they do ... we head to "The Münch". Here we can purchase a glass of our 2007 Chardonnay and order a Curry Brat (the Big Bob for Nat), add some Stone Ground Mustard and sauerkraut. Life is güt.
   
   
4. Alley Cafe - 8th Street & the Alley: This is Leavenworth's best kept secret. Tucked away in an alley behind Front Street, it is the most romantic restaurant in town. Myself, I like to order the Cannelloni and Nat, he likes the Roquefort Sirloin Burger and we both like it with a glass of 2007 Syrah. We like to go on Sundays and catch a couple of local musicians play some great contemporary jazz. Cool.
   
   
5. Cheesemonger - 819 Front Street: This place is my "Cheers" (where everybody knows my name). If they had bar stools, I would have one with my name on it. Needless to say, I love this place. My current cheesy addiction is the St. Agur (bleu cheese) paired with our 2007 Pinot Grigio. You can't see me but I'm smiling just thinking about it.
   
   
6. Schocolat - 843 Front Street (in the back of Ganz Klasse): My weakness has and will always be chocolate. I'm a milk chocolate fan by nature so I'm surprised that my favorite chocolate at Schocolat is the Sunshine Coast truffle. Paired with our 2008 Gewürztraminer it's like an explosion of wonderful "bright" flavors in my mouth. Dessert is served.
   
   
7. South - 913 Front Street: We go here ... a lot. Mostly on Fridays when Nat's youngest brother Stephen is playing music. Sometimes Nat will jump in with his harmonica ... but why we really come is for the Carnitas Platter. The caramelized pork with our dry 2007 White Riesling ... aye caramba!
   
   
8. King Ludwig - 921 Front Street: King Ludwig's is my favorite German restaurant to eat at. I love the ambiance of this place. Nat and I decided to visit Ludwig's on a Saturday and check out the entertainment. If you like drinking, singing and eating some really good food ... then this is the place for you. They're best known for their Schweinshax'n. Order this with a glass of our 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (yes, they sell it by the glass). Guten appetit!
   

Prost! Astrid & Nat