Yesterday (Friday) we had a wonderful tasting focusing on the Working Girl Wines from Olympic Cellars in Washington State. Washington has long been one of my favorite places for great wine at an affordable price. With a wine region that gets less than eight inches of rain year, Washington makes its grapes work hard for the flavor as they have to dig deep down into the soil for their moisture and nutrients. The results are spectacular as evidenced in the Working Girl Wines.
We dabbled in all four of their offerings staring with the Working Girl White leading the way. This blend of Chardonnay and Riesling is easy to drink with lots of refreshing fruitiness on the palate. Its apple and pear flavors with just a touch of sweetness are a welcome pleasure as the weather turns warmer and more humid; a great wine to have with stir fry or to share with friends. We moved onto the Rosè the Riveter, which is made from Lemberger. I had long thought that Lemberger was a Native American grape varietal but that’s why we taste and study wine – we learn something new everyday. Lemberger is in fact native to Austria and made its way to North America as most wines have throughout the world via human migration. The Rosè the Riveter is a riveting wine with its brilliant color and semi-dry flavor. This wine is perfect for grilled foods; an added plus to burgers and other charred favorites. It would be hard to follow Rosè but the Go Girl did a great job. A softer red wine for those who don’t like the effects of harsh tannins on the back of their throats, the Go Girl Red is a blend of Merlot and Lemberger. It has dark berry flavors with spice and a velvety feel in the mouth. Pair with lamb chops or even Fondue. At the end of the line is the Handy Man Red. He’s our kinda guy made from a blend of Cabernet, Merlot and a sprinkle of Cabernet Franc. He’s rich, strong, and sturdy and won’t let you down with your heartier fare.
Next time you think of all the hard work you’ve got to do. Think about enjoying some Working Girl wines when the work is done.
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