We hosted a book club style event featuring a new favorite book for our wine geeky staff. “Cork Dork” by Bianca Bosker is a fun and fascinating look at one person’s transformation from a newbie to a professional sommelier. Join us for a casual chat about this intriguing subject. We can’t promise there won’t be any spoilers!
We took a “deep dive into wine”. We sipped and discussed our Viognier and Sangiovese. Everything from grape growing, aging, flavor profiles and pairings for these delicious Williamson Vineyard wines.
Grab a glass of your favorite wine and check out the conversation with Mike and Beverly Williamson.
We talk a lot about taste and flavor in the wine industry. How a wine tastes is one of the reasons why we enjoy what we do! That being said, understanding the mechanics of how humans process and perceive flavor can actually help us enjoy our favorite pastime even more!
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR TASTE BUDS AND THE TONGUE
There are about 10,000 taste buds which are on the papillae. The tongue has four different types of papillae that make the tongue feel rough.
Each taste bud has tiny hairs that pick up signals from the foods we eat. When food mixes with saliva on your tongue, it bathes the taste buds and the receptor hairs pick up the taste signal and send it to your brain to interpret.
The areas of the tongue with the most taste buds are the tip of the tongue and the sides of the tongue though there are some taste buds scattered all over the tongue.
The “taste signal” is sent up a nerve fiber to the brain that tells us if we like what we tasted.
There are at least 5 basic taste types; sweet, salty, sour (like lemons and limes which make your cheeks pucker), bitter (like unsweetened chocolate), and umami (like beef or soy sauce).
Every taste bud has the sensory receptors for each of our 5 tastes.
Taste Buds are located in only 3 of the 4 types of Papillae:
Fungiform papillae are found all over the top and sides of the tongue. They are mushroom-shaped.
Foliate papillae look like grooves to sides of the tongue in back.
Circumvallate papillae are lined up in the back of the tongue. There are up to 14 found there.
Have you ever thought about the wine in your glass as having a specific personality? Beverly talks to us about several of Williamson Vineyards wines and the possible personality they each express.
When you purchase this special collection of bottles you automatically get a link to a private virtual tasting held at 5pm on October 8th. Each 6-pack includes 2 bottles of each wine, so you can taste along with us and save the remaining bottles for later.
Included in this curated selection:
2 bottles 2018 Windmill Red ~ Blend of Sangiovese and Syrah
A rich garnet color, this wine promises depth and complexity. The aromas evolve from bright sweet berries to a charming bramble and minerality. Flavors of dark cherry and marionberry evolve into earthy tones on the mid-palate. Finishes with firm but supple tannins.
2 bottles 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Newly released
This wine is a clear and bright brick red in the glass. Aromas of intense dark red fruit, violet, cherry amaretto, sweet hay and earthy minerality greet the nose. The bright cherries in the beginning segue into a preserved cherry and earthy mid-palate with hint of oak on the finish. Tannins and acid are bright but balanced.
2 bottles 2018 Henry’s Red ~ Blend of Malbec, Petite Sirah & Syrah
This wine hasn’t even been released yet and it’s already won a bronze medal at the 2020 Idaho Wine Competition! So we know you are going to love this complex blend has a rich, deep color with surprisingly light tannins and body. White pepper and berry bramble tickle the nose as sweet threads of huckleberry greet your tongue and transition into bright flavors of pomegranate.
For a total of $140
But wait! Take advantage of our awesome incentive pricing!
We’re throwing in local delivery and some great prices to sweeten the deal.
General Public Pricing = 15% off of $140 + complimentary local delivery
Wine Club Pricing = 20% off of $140 + complimentary local delivery
**Incentive pricing available thru October 8th.**
Order your wines before 5pm on Tuesday, September 29th for our local delivery option.
The Idaho Wine Commission has come up with a terrific partnership with Idaho wineries and Idaho dairy. In August, spend $15 at a participating winery and get the following:
– Reusable, stemless wine glass
– Complimentary 5 oz pour
– Local cheese sampler from Dairy West
We’ve got the goods, come get it while they last!
This link will take you to the Idaho Wine Commission website and the list of all the wineries around the state that are participating.
Williamson Vineyards has joined with 9 other wineries on the Trail for the month of August. Each winery is offering a unique perk for Passport holders. We’re offering a 15% discount on wine purchases with a $5 for 5 wine tasting. Unlock access to exclusive offers at 10 participating wineries. This link takes you to your adventure on the Trail!
We love to share information about our wine, join Bev Williamson while she tastes through our 3 newest wine releases. Hint hint: wine club members you are going to recognize these wines from our June release!
If you’re looking for a few simple tips on wine and food pairing, this video will help. Grab a glass of wine and a small plate of nibbles and join us.
This is a wonderful opportunity to taste wine along with one of the winery owners. Join us for this virtual wine tasting and learn from Beverly Williamson about three of our most popular wines. We hope you’ll enjoy thinking about the aromas, flavors, and food pairing properties of these delicious wines.