WOW! More Accolades for Dakota Creek Winery!

On the heels of the recommendation by Wine Press Northwest for our 2005 Firefighter Red Blend, Dakota Creek Winery gets another great compliment. While many wine critics list their ‘top 100’ wines, Doug Charles of Compass Wines in Anacortes pares things down for his annual Washington Wines of the Year, to the top 10 Reds and top 7 Whites. Dakota Creek Winery is honored that Doug chose Dakota Creek's 2006 Pinot Gris in his list of Top 7 Washington White Wines of the Year. Doug even commented that it was ‘extremely cheap’, and also noted that he was sold out. The winery have fixed that with a fresh shipment of Pinot Gris to Anacortes. 

Join Dakota Creek Winery This Valentines Day
On Wednesday & Thursday, February 13th and 14th, 2008 the winery will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with a “Red Wine is for Lovers” promotion. All Dakota Creek red wines will be 15% off. (25% off for wine club members.) If you haven’t tried their new releases, they will all be available for sampling during this event from 1 PM to 5 PM on the 13th & 14th!

New Dakota Creek Winery Releases
2006 Firefighter Red Blend – This year’s blend is 57% Cab Sauv, 29% Merlot and 14% Syrah. It follows the character of the 2005 Dakota Creek Firefighter Red even though the blend has changed. On the palate you will note the black cherry and ripe raspberries nicely framed by smooth polished tannins and a generous finish. Once again, as a tribute to the men and women who protect our homes and businesses, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of our Firefighter Red will be donated to the North Whatcom Fire and Rescue Volunteer Firefighter’s Association.

2006 Syrah - This is a beautiful, dense, ruby-red Syrah. It has a clean blueberry nose with hints of freshly mown hay. On the palate it has a dry, warm, fresh acidity, and a balanced body with smooth, woody tannins.  The integration of oak is complemented by flavors of cherry, currant, slight cocoa and mild black pepper. These flavors hold throughout a long pleasing finish.

2006 Cabernet Sauvignon - Their 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon is big, bold and well balanced, boasting complex aromas of dark cherry, spice and plum. Its fresh acidity and smooth body are coupled with multiple layers of berries, tobacco and spice on the palate with an extended soft, pleasant finish. Barrel aging in American Oak has smoothed the natural tannins of this varietal.

2006 Merlot - Dakota Creek's 2006 Merlot is bold, yet well balanced, showing complex aromas of bell pepper and cherries with just a hint of cinnamon. Its fresh acidity evolves into a smooth palate with layers of berries, leather and spice on the palate with a crisp cherry finish. The winery gave the berries extra hang-time in order to develop the ultimate ‘jamminess’ of flavors. This Merlot was aged in American Oak to further its complexity and enhance its tannins. Winery owner Ken Peck says "we think our 2006 Merlot will easily rival our 2005 Merlot that was recommended by Wine Press Northwest in it’s review of Washington State Merlots".

On the Horizon at Dakota Creek Winery
The 2006 Jill’s Blend has been bottled and is maturing nicely. The 2007 Dry Riesling and 2007 Viognier are still aging in stainless steel. It will be several more months before they are ready to bottle.

New distribution for Dakota Creek Wines
Dakota Creek Winery continues to add new retailers for their wines. The winery wines are now at two more Haggen stores, Burlington and Mount Vernon. And you will soon be able to have Dakota Creek Wines at The Cliffhouse Restaurant in Bellingham, The Great Blue Heron Grill at Semiahmoo and the Black Forest Steakhouse in Bellingham.

You're Invited To Join The Dakota Creek Wine Club
Information about Dakota Creek Wine Club is available on their web site at www.dakotacreekwinery.com, or you can have the winery email a brochure/application to you.  It is only $10 to join and you always get at least an extra 10% off the wines you buy at the winery. You can opt out anytime, so there really is no commitment! Their next two wine club selections will be in March, and it looks like one of them may be the debut for Jill’s Blend!

Come Visit the Winery!
Dakota Creek Winery loves to give winery tours and they'll make sure you have something to sip on while you are touring! Generally they are open from 1 pm to 5 pm daily, but it is recommended you call ahead to 360-820-4752 Dakota Creek Winery is located in Blaine, Washington at 3575 Haynie Road. For directions to the winery, click here.

WINERY INFORMATION:
Dakota Creek Winery
3575 Haynie Road
Blaine, WA
(360) 820-4752
Open Daily: 1 PM to 5 PM
Web: www.dakotacreekwinery.com

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