Château la Canorgue 2007 Côtes du Lubéron

*Bottle #86: Château la Canorgue 2007 Côtes du Lubéron
*Price Tag: $18
*Running Tab: $1,197
*Retailer: McCarthy & Schiering, Seattle (Queen Anne location)

2006 was a good year for Château la Canorgue. More specifically, as in with the Ridley Scott movie, “A Good Year.” That beautiful winery was the scenery for 70% of the film that was shot at la Canorgue’s idyllic property, including the 17th century château faced on the well-packaged label.

And wisely sold to me as so – I totally look like a Russell Crowe fan. So what if he’s dreamy and super angry and in a band and won lots of awards… Don’t judge me!

The movie tells the story of a young investment banker, played by Crowe, who inherits his uncle’s vineyard in Provence and château, where the gorgeous estate is made to look a run-down and bankrupt farm.

Bottleology – Woodinville Wine Cellars with Sean Boyd

During the month of September and through most of October, the grapes of Central Washington reach the end of their maturation process. These grapes are then politely plucked from the vine and taken away to serve a new, more noble, purpose: WINE! Usually under the cover of darkness, blanketed by cooler evening hours preserving freshness, this fruit is transported by truck to the many satellite wineries throughout the state. Awaiting these shipments at the wee hours of the morning, are the men and women who make up the Washington State wine industry. Ladies and gents, please take a bow, we love you!

For Sean Boyd, winemaker of Woodinville Wine Cellars, it was watching a truckload of Sauvignon Blanc grapes show up to the winery that has been one of the most memorable experiences for him as a winemaker—it was his “this is the job for me” moment.

More That Meets The Eye: Sean Boyd isn’t just another wine making descendent from California who moved to Washington State to start fresh.  Sean is very well traveled. He’s also made wine in four different countries, loves the wine from Washington State and believes in the potential of this wine region. He gained instant cool points when he told me that his father, Gerald Boyd, was the original editor of Wine Spectator.

Crafts-Man (ship): In the years leading up to making wine (professionally), Sean perfected his craft in many ways.  “I started in 1986 at Liquor Barns in California. I worked in wineries as a winemaking apprentice in four countries and spent many hours fine tuning techniques. I have worked harvest, sold wine at retail, and I have been making wine since I moved to Washington in 1998.  I love the hands-on experience, and working with people in restaurants and wine shops. I like the craftsmanship,” Sean said.

“Lick My Lips” Syrah Release at Page Cellars

February 6, 2010
12:00 pm	to	4:00 pm

Please join us for the release of the “2007 Lick My Lips” from Noon to 4 pm.

Don’t forget to bring your Lips. Jilly Eddy the Seattle Lipsologist will be on hand to read and review your lip prints. Enjoy the new release along with “LIVE RAGGAE” by “Higher Vibes”. (Sorry, no dead raggae available).

No charge for the visit.

The Lick My Lips will sell for $21 from noon to 1 pm.; $23 from 1pm. to 2pm; $25 from 2 to 3pm; $27 from 3 to 4pm. Come early, enjoy the music and have a snack. Our other wines will also be available to taste and purchase.

Make sure to leave your lip print to enter them in the “Get your lips on the next bottle of Page Cellars Lick my Lips” contest ! (I just couldn’t think of a shorter name.)

Page Cellars
19495 144th Ave. NE B205
Woodinville, Washington 98072
253-905-6020

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