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Our vineyards are within a half-hour
scenic ferry ride from downtown Seattle. As Seattle lies in the
cooler Puget Sound AVA, we specialize in delicate fragrant and floral
wines.
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Information on our previous (no longer available) releases will always
be available in our library page,
including notes on how these older wines are maturing.
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If you're interested in our future plans (plantings, etc.) please see
our Possible future wines page.
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Müller Thurgau 2008 $15.00
We maintain a half-acre of grapes originally planted in 1980 by our
neighbor
Bainbridge Island Vineyards & Winery.
From this block we are producing delicate floral wine in a clean
(un-oaked) dry (swiss) style.
Tasting notes: This is a German cool climate wine, which are
typically light, fruity, and lower in alcohol. Perennial Vintners
wine is made in a dry style, with crisp acidity and overtones of
peaches, apricots and pineapple. It was fermented entirely in
stainless steel, and aged partially in neutral barrels to enhance
complexity. An outstanding wine for matching with seafood.
Details: 48 cases produced; released 13-Feb-2010

Madeleine Angevine 2008 nearly sold out, limit 2 btls per customer $18.00
As of 2007 we have been working with a previously neglected block of
Madeleine Angevine grapes at our neighbors (BIVW). With a great deal
of "TLC" (meaning a lot of Mike's time!), we have managed to restore
these vines to good health. We make it as a lovely dry white wine
with clean floral notes.
Tasting notes: This is a French cool climate wine, which are
light, fruity, and lower in alcohol. We refer to this as our feminine
wine (the Müller Thurgau being masculine) which is wonderful as a
sipping wine. With delicate floral scents in the nose and a light
touch on the tongue that you're sure to enjoy.
Details: only 22 cases produced; released Nov-2009

Melon de Bourgogne 2008 nearly sold out, limit 2 btls per customer $28.00
In 2004, Perennial Vintners took a huge gamble by planting the first
Melon de Bourgogne grape vineyard in WA state. We felt that the
growing area of this grape in France (near Nantes) was sufficiently
similar to the cool climate Puget Sound AVA that it would do well
here. From the 2008 harvest we have finally released the first
wine proving our gamble was worthwhile.
Awarded Bronze medal by
NW Wine Summit Apr-2010.
Tasting notes: This is a French cool climate wine, done "sur
lies" meaning the wine is left on the fermentation lees for an
extended amount of time. Like all cool climate wines, it is crisp and
citrusy, and is lower in alcohol. Ours is made in a dry style, all
stainless steel (no oak) for a clean fresh fruit nose and bright on
the tongue. Throughout Europe this wine (known as Muscadet) is
renowned as the wine for matching with seafood.
Details: 42 cases produced; released
Oct-2009

Ichigo Strawberry Dessert Wine (2009) nearly sold out, limit 1 btls per customer $24.00
(Pronounced eech-ee-go.) For the second year we've produced our Ichigo
strawberry liqueur. (This is our new style, modeled after last year's
"Lot 2", as opposed to our original style.) Made from 100% Bainbridge
Island strawberries, with grape neutral spirits added, this is a fine
after-dinner digestif. A close friend suggests having Ichigo as a
"great way to finish up a backyard bbq with friends".
Awarded Bronze medal by
NW Wine Summit Apr-2010.
Tasting notes: Amazing strawberry scents in the nose, great
"legs" in the glass. This wine is 19% alcohol, so be sure to sip it
lightly to enjoy it to the fullest. Like all of our wines, our style
is all about the simple fresh fruit aromas and flavors.
Details: only 16 cases produced (500mL bottles only); released 21-Nov-2009

Frambelle Raspberry Dessert Wine (2009) $27.00
When we took the plunge to try our hand at making our first port-style
wine (Ichigo), we really dove in, and also made a raspberry liqueur.
Made from 100% Bainbridge Island raspberries and grape neutral
spirits, this is a fine after-dinner digestif. You'll immediately be
looking for the dark chocolate bar to go with it!
Awarded Silver medal by
NW Wine Summit Apr-2010.
Tasting notes: You're greeted with stunning fresh raspberry
aromas, and on the tongue a touch of sweetness with just enough acid
to keep it fresh and brisk. This wine is 19% alcohol, so be sure to
sip it lightly to enjoy it to the fullest.
Although it may sound sacrilegious, this wine can also be layered
carefully into a narrow cordial glass with a Limoncello. If poured
gently, the two liquers will each maintain their own level for
seperate red and yellow layers -- delicious and stunning (It's not
quite this easy, but almost; see our recipes page
for details.)
Details: 80 cases produced (500mL bottles only); releaseed 13-Feb-2010
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