My husband and I took part in the Bainbridge Uncorked Weekend in June….who knew there were these great wineries on Bainbridge island. Wow, what a surprise in our own backyard! Our first stop was at Eleven winery; nestled in the trees was their tasting room and winery. Eleven is named for the smallest cog in the rear cluster on a racing bike. The founder and wine maker was a bicycle racer, which you will notice when you walk into the tasting room and see that bicycles are decorating the walls. This was my first time to try a Roussanne, which is commonly grown in the south of France. What a treat, I was so happy with our first stop on the wine tour with just my first sip. Another one on their list I sampled was the 2009 La Ronde, a blend of Syrah, Mourvedre, Petit Verdot and Malbec, a winner of a Double Gold medal at the Seattle Wine Awards . This is a very bold, yet smooth wine with a complex ripple across your tongue to wake up your taste buds. Anot
Two friends on an adventure to learn and enjoy great wine. Thought we would share as we go, please come along with us.....LD & D