2006 seemed a pretty good year for the Washington wine area.

Wet beginning followed by cool nights and dry days. This wine highlights light and sweet.

If you are a fan of things Chateau St. Michelle you won't be disappointed.

Aromatics of nectar and honeydew. Flavors, a hint of citrus, honeysuckle, simple syrup. Clean snap on the palate. Works well with light appetizers or a great clean plate for a meal to rest on.

The group I was with enjoyed it all around.

Earth chords with lots of jam. Effervest/Sparkled on tounge.

With a steak and truffles it was a perfect match.

Jammy, robust, full of vitality. Mild effervescence. Made me want more.

Rich and velvety. Lower tanic properties. Beautiful color and mild cling. It really didn't get in your way and had you reaching for more.

Complimented a farm fresh beef stew perfectly.

Aroma: Clean, Arid, Hint of Sweet
Flavor: Crisp, Tart, Apple, Subtle Pear
Aftertaste: Back of throat, slightly tannic response--acidic.

Dry but not too dry. The crispness of it really hits you early but diminishes in strength rather rapidly.

Aroma/Fragrance: Lush, cherry cordial, hint of smoke

Flavor: Beef broth, dark cigar, brown sugar, dark cherry

Body: velvet, rich

Aftertaste: Linger, sustaining, pleasant

Thoughts: I really like this wine. It makes you salivate for more. Not too dry, not too overpowering that it can stand by itself or as a great note in many a meal. The winemaker is a new startup, http://flyingtroutwine.com