Oh, Wino

Dear Downtown Lovers,

I am over the moon excited for Spring Barrel Tasting this weekend! I can’t wait to see downtown bustling with people excited about one of my favorite things: wine! This is the first Spring Barrel that I’m attending, but I thought I would preview my favorite downtown wines from my favorite downtown wineries!

I like to belly up to the bar at Gilbert Cellars, while enjoying a glass of their Malbec. I had never heard of Malbec until I went to Gilbert Cellars, and it may be the closest thing to love at first sight than I’ve ever experienced. The powerful flavor always has me coming back for more!

Kana Winery’s Tempranillo makes me weak in the knees. I love this spicy red with its savory finish. Even though I identify myself as a red wine drinker, the Katie Mae also calls my name. It’s so crisp and a little sweet — perfect for an after dinner drink! I love going to Kana on a night that they have live music to sip on a glass of wine and chat with good friends.

At Tim’s Downtown Tasting Room, he features wines by the Naked Winery and Upland Estates, as well as serving Yakima Craft beers. The wines by Naked Winery are not for the bashful, with Naughty Chardonnay and Missionary Cabernet among the creative titles. I usually gravitate towards Upland’s Old Vines when I am visiting Tim’s.

So head downtown for Spring Barrel Tasting, this weekend, April 24th and 25th! I’ll see you there.

Xoxo

Downtown Diva