E. B. Foote Winery - Wines Aug-2002 -- MikeL's Guide to WA Wineries

MikeL's Guide to WA Wineries E. B. Foote Winery

The Wines: (May 2003)

Whites:

2001 Dry Gewurztraminer
A floral nose followed by litchi and pear flavors. Made in ta dry style and goes well with spicy foods or Thanksgiving turkey. A limited quantity still available, and only $10.00 a bottle.
2002 Chardonnay
Buttery with a nice citrus layer. Only 150 cases available, released May 1, 2003 for $12.00 a bottle.

Reds:

2001 Syrah
Fruity, made in the Australian style of older oak treatment, with plum, berry and black cherry character. A Silver Medal winner and only $16.00 a bottle.
2000 Syrah
Complex and peppery, a mouthfilling wine. Won a Gold Medal and Best of Class award at an international competition, and was awarded a Platinum Medal by Wine Press Northwest. Limited quantity still available and only $16.00 a bottle.
2000 Merlot Another fabulous vintage! Smooth with plenty of berry, chocolate, and coffee balanced with cedar and oak. Only $16.00 a bottle.
1999 Cabernet Sauvignon
A smoky bouquet with deep cherry, cloves and spices balanced with firm oak. Given 89 points by Wine Spectator and only $16.00 a bottle.
1999 Cabernet Sauvignon RESERVE
Dark, intense, and full bodied with currant and plum character. A Gold Medal winner and rated 90 points by Wine Spectator. Limited quantity still available at $35.00 a bottle.

Other:

Sweet Sherrill
Sometimes Bacchus intervenes to turn an accident into an achievement. Sweet Sherrill is Chardonnay with residual sweetness, not by design, but by a serendipitous twist of fate. Only 125 cases available, released May 1, 2003 for $12.00 a bottle.