Summary: <br> Charles Smith ‘s Third Jet City Rose Experience in Seattle.<br> ( Ann Sperling stays home and makes New Direction wines)<br> <br> THE SHOW<br> <br> Charles Smith – Founder Wines of Substance<br> Charlie is the founder of Washington’s largest winemaker owned winery and the 4th largest wine producer in Washington State.<br> He created and then sold Charles Smith Wines, and five other wines to Constellation.<br> His new company, Wines of Substance made 53 different wines last year in their Seattle Jet City facility. 51 were single varietal.<br> <br> Today he has a portfolio that includes<br> K Vintners – The original. Royal City. The Creator. The Boy.<br> SIXTO – High Elevation Chards. Uncovered, Moxee Vineyard, Frenchman Hills<br> CasaSmith – Italian inspired. CasaSmith Sangiovese, Barbera, Primitivo<br> Substance – Cabernet Sauvignon is the star.<br> B Leighton – By winemaker Brennon Leighton. From Olsen Hills in Yakima.<br> <br> Wines of Substance showcases Charles Smith’s dedication to producing the very best wines. From vineyard to glass.<br> Charles built and opened Jet City in Seattle. It’s the largest urban winery on the West Coast.<br> When I saw the artists that would take the stage in the cellar..Rev Horton Heat and Har Mar Superstar – I realized none of my questions or their answers would be heard.<br> Guests from this wild ride include<br> Charles Smith <a href="http://winesofsubstance.com/">http://winesofsubstance.com/</a><br> Chef Stuart Lane <a href="http://www.spinasse.com/about/chef-bio/">http://www.spinasse.com/about/chef-bio/</a><br> Andrew Latta – Latta Wines <a href="http://www.lattawines.com/">http://www.lattawines.com/</a><br> <br> Ann Sperling – Winemaker Sperling Vineyards<br> Note – Sperling Vineyards 2015 Old Vines Riesling Estate Bottled. 95 Points Decanter Wine Awards. The only Gold medal winning still wine from BC<br> A true original.<br> Ann Sperling creates wines in Ontario, Nova Scotia and most importantly in her family’s home vineyard in Kelowna at a special piece of land called Pioneer Ranch.<br> It was established and planted in 1929.<br> Ann grew up in those vineyards but found herself pulled away as more and more vineyards sought her expertise.<br> She spent several years at Cedar Creek. Then headed back East to the organic and biodynamic vines of Southbrook Vineyards in Niagara.<br> Finally in 2008 Ann and her immediate family members decided to launch Sperling Vineyards at Pioneer Ranch.<br> So..here we are 11 years later and the wines are pushing the outer edges of what we know BC wine to be. Wines to keep an eye on.<br> Their portfolio has specific series called Heritage, Market and Late Harvest/Icewine.<br> The one series that is really game breaking is The Vision Series of wines.<br> That’s what Ann and I are going to be talking about .<br> Organic Natural Amber Pinot Gris 2017 – Like no other Pinot Gris you’ve tasted. Orange and made from 40% whole cluster, 40% whole berry and 20% pressed juice. Nothing added. Nothing taken away.<br> <br> Vision Chardonnay 2016 (BC Left Gov Award) . Large French Oak barrels. Minerality and structure.<br> Organic Pinot Noir 2014 – Hand harvested Dijon clones 144. 777. 828<br> And the star of the show Speritz Pet Nat 2018. (Love and Labour)<br> <br> <br> <br> Perle of Csaba grapes planted in 1934 – Honouring the Past.<br> 8.3% alcohol. No fining, No filtration. Wild ferment. Bottled with lees.<br> <br> Seek and enjoy!!<br> <br> <a href="http://www.sperlingvineyards.com/">www.sperlingvineyards.co</a><br> <br> <br> Many thanks to our great pal Tim Meeks, who suggested this event and ferried us around Seattle!<br> <br> STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON<br> <br> Tofino Food and Wine<br> A special feature on “field blends”<br> Fire Season in The Okanagan<br>
