Spring 2021 Newsletter No 2 M a n g i a r e ! Spring 2021 Newsletter No. 2 P airing your wine with the right dish can be tricky- but shouldn't be anything to get stressed out about! You have endless possibilities and, C L I F F C L U B in time, will figure out what works best for your palate. Here is a delicious, simple recipe, perfect for spring and fantastic with white, red, or even rosé wine!

~ Pesce al Salmoriglio (Fish with Salmoriglio ) This recipe, courtesy of Eataly, is simple and a Sicilian classic. You can use whatever fish you'd like with this sauce- the key here is to have the fish as fresh as possible. We also gave you the option of using lighter or heavier fish and vegetables. Finally, prepare the fish: brush the fish well reetings and salutations! Our pleasure is to always serve you the best we can, and we are thrilled Ingredients: with the salmoriglio sauce to season. Heat the 12 oz salmon filets or whichever fish you prefer. Gto have all our locations open for business. Spring is always an exciting time for us- we get to see familiar grill and cook the fish on the grill (or a grill and new faces, witness the renewal of growth in the vineyard, and release new vintages of our wine to you. 1 1/2 cup mixed root vegetables- or substitute pan) to medium-well. You can continue to with lighter, green vegetables like broccolini season your fish while cooking, using fresh and asparagus. This Cliff Club package, the second of the year, is a fantastic mix of new and past vintages, including the to brush the fish on each side as it cooks. 1/4 cup Salmoriglio Sauce (see below). last of our 2018 Paisan - a tribute to Italy's "Super Tuscan" red blends - and our 2018 Petite Sirah. The , to taste and extra virgin . ultimate house wine, Goat Head Red, is included, as is our flagship varietal, Barbera. New and delicious To serve, plate the fish and the vegetables, and vintages of Malbec and Sauvignon Blanc round out the allotment, making this quarter's selection another For the Salmoriglio Sauce: dress with the salmoriglio sauce. The leftover intriguing mix for your tasting pleasure! Those of you who have opted for Red Only allotments will enjoy Juice from 1 lemon. sauce will keep in the fridge for a few days. our Zinfandel as a replacement for the Sauvignon Blanc. 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil. Serve with either Cascade Cliffs 2020 1/4 cup water. Sauvignon Blanc, 2020 Rosata or, if you're As we move towards a more safe and predictable environment here in the Pacific NW, we may begin 1 clove, finely chopped. using Salmon, 2018 Paisan. Salmon is a hosting events again this year! Of course, they would be limited to certain numbers and controlled for 1/3 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped. magical food, able to handle the weight and everyone's safety, but we've been listening to the many of you who are pleading for theme tastings, food- 1/3 cup fresh oregano, finely chopped. tannins of many red wines, thanks to its pairing events, library tastings, and pickup parties once again. We'd love to have these events back at 3/4 tsp salt, freshly ground black pepper, to taste. fattiness. But it can also pair beautifully with our locations soon, so we'll continue to monitor the safety and practicality of making this happen. In the meantime, all four of our locations are open for tastings and club pickups! And for those of you rosé and lighter, grassy white wines like Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (you that live far away from us, we'll continue to stay in touch with you via email and phone conversations. Sauvignon Blanc. Experiment by having a glass can also grill the vegetables, using a steel We hope you are all enjoying the online deals we've been sending out, and have had a chance to explore of each of these wines at your table setting and roasting pan made for this). To prepare the our new and improved website, cascadecliffs.com, where you can watch videos, read articles, edit your taste for yourself! vegetables, cut into bite-size pieces and account, and shop for wine! according to the shape of the vegetable (wedges work fine). Season with salt and olive oil, and Thank you all for your amazing support and continued friendship. We look forward to sharing more Buon appetito! then roast until tender, for about 15 minutes. great wine and experiences with you this spring! Allow the vegetables to cool. With good cheer, ~All of us at Cascade Cliffs Vineyard & Winery Spring 2021 C L I F F N O T E S Newsletter No 2 Spring 2021 W I N E R Y N E W S Newsletter No 2

very spring, we release some of our new We've been keeping a close eye on our 2019 wine 2018 GOAT HEAD RED 2019 MALBEC Evintages- specifically the new white wines and rosé. left in the barrel. These will be our Reserve (RSV) The Facts: Goat Head Red (GHR) has been our go-to The Facts: Most of us learned about this varietal from the Many of you have already had our 2020 "Rosata", selections coming this summer/fall, and will house red for decades now, a versatile blend that can great versions coming out of Argentina, but it has become an Italian adventure into rosé, made from include our RSV Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, serve many purposes. Countless weddings, graduations, more and more prevalent here in the Pacific NW. And let's Barbera, Sangiovese, and Nebbiolo. We released Nebbiolo, and possibly a RSV Paisan. A quick parties, and ordinary Tuesday evenings have seen their not forget, it has roots, literally, in France, where it is often this wine earlier than normal this year, just before reminder here on the term "Reserve" and what it fair share of GHR! The 2018 GHR is a blend of 40% referred to as "Côt". Our newest Malbec has aromas of Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah, 15% Merlot, 15% wild iris and violets, with lip-smacking flavors of black Valentine's Day. In typical, festive fashion, many means to us. Tempranillo, and 10% Zinfandel, making it an intriguing plum and blueberry. Our expression of this dark-juiced, of you sent us images of our rosé - past and present and delicious red wine. Fresh, vibrant fruit and mild international varietal exceeded expectations and we're vintages - when we were hit with a late winter storm Reserve, in the context of American wine, is a term tannins allow it to be paired with almost anything. All thrilled to include this small production wine in your here in the NW. Here are two of our favorites. without much of a true definition. Most producers hail the Goat! a l l o t m e n t ! can put that word on any of their bottles and be ~Pair this with: Cold and warm appetizers, burgers, ~Pair this with: Beef stew, grilled pork loin, and wild within their legal rights to do so. This is the case in pizza, leftovers, etc., etc. m u s h r o o m s . ~Aging: Short term (now to 2023). ~Aging: Medium to long-term (now to 2026). all states except... (wait for it) Washington! That's right, folks, we are currently the only state that regulates the use of this term. According to the 2020 SAUVIGNON BLANC Washington State Wine Commission, in The Facts: Sauvignon Blanc has reached superstar status 2018 PAISAN conjunction with the Washington Wine Quality just about anywhere it's grown and produced. France, The Facts: This is the very last of the 2018 Paisan, our Alliance (WWQA), "the word Reserve can only California, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, and version of Italy's "Super Tuscan" red blends, so enjoy it! appear on the label of 10 percent of a Washington Washington can all brag about their versions of this We barrel-aged separate lots of Cabernet Sauvignon (45%), winery's total production or on 3,000 cases of the classic white varietal. Moreover, the differing styles of Sangiovese (35%), and Merlot (20%) for 12 months before particular variety, whichever is greater. In addition, Sauvignon Blanc are widely varied, ranging from ultra- blending these three varietals into tank. The result is a grassy to soft and subtle. Our 2020 vintage was aged in harmonious, delicious wine with a distinctly Italian any Reserve wine must be made up entirely of stainless steel and captures the vibrancy of the vintage character. Layers of warm, dried fruit and spice mingle grapes grown in the state of Washington." with its nose of lemongrass, spring wild flowers, and a with bright acidity on the finish, making it a wonderful palate of stone fruit, green apple and citrus. w i n e t o p a i r I t a l i a n f o o d w i t h . This is great news for both consumer and producer, ~Pair this with: See back page recipe. ~ P a i r t h i s w i t h : S e e b a c k p a g e r e c i p e . as the term Reserve should at least imply: ~Aging: Short-term (now to 2023). ~Aging: Medium to long-term (now to 2028). What better way to celebrate some unexpected snow A longer time spent in barrel. than a bottle of rosé? And who says you can only Top-quality vineyard sites. drink rosé in the heat of summer? Go ahead, break Preferred vintages. 2019 BARBERA 2018 PETITE SIRAH the "rules"- there'll be no judgement from us! A warm (and frosty) thank you to all of you who sent The Facts: Barbera has a long and rich history in Italy's The Facts: Those of you who crave a mouthful of heavy, These characteristics all apply to our Reserve in your pictures. Keep 'em coming! Piedmont region, but is still a relative newcomer in dark fruit will love our Petite Sirah. Not to be confused program. Cheers, and thank you WA State! America. We are proud to say we have some of the very with Syrah, Petite Sirah tends to have a more dense color first plantings of Barbera in the NW (1990) and, in fact, and gripping texture than its forebear, making it a hugely are best know for this highly expressive varietal. Our popular option for "big red" wine lovers. Our 2018 Petite CONTACT US! Web: cascadecliffs.com ~ Facebook and Instagram: #cascadecliffs Columbia Valley (CV) Barbera utilizes fruit from both Sirah was made from King Fuji fruit (90%) in Wahluke Horse Heaven Hills (Six Prong) and Walla Walla (Mission Slope, and a touch of Waving Tree fruit (10%) here in the Hills), creating a vibrant, well-balanced wine that honors Gorge. Ripe flavors of boysenberry, blueberry, and Please remember to call or email your preferred location to schedule visits, check on the status the traditional, Italian style, while pushing the envelope on bittersweet chocolate are followed by dry, firm tannins. of your order, and place new orders. We'd love to hear from you! a more fruit-forward style. Bright red cherry and Fire up the grill for this one! raspberry flavors dance along the palate with a refreshing, ~Pair this with: Grilled Ribeye or New York steaks, and Hood River Wishram Georgetown Woodinville mouth-watering finish. a g e d , s h a r p c h e e s e s . 211 Oak St 8866 HWY 14 6006 12th Ave South 15029 Redmond-Woodinville Rd NE ~Pair this with: BBQ ribs, salty , and hearty pasta ~Aging: Medium to long-term (now to 2028). Hood River, OR 97031 Wishram, WA 98673 Seattle, WA 98108 Woodinville, WA 98072 dishes. (541) 436-4215 (509) 767-1100 (206) 453-5034 (425) 398-9520 ~Aging: Medium-term (now to 2026). [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]