After a lengthy search and much discussion, La Botte Piccola Wine Co is extremely pleased to announce that we have engaged a new distribution partner, Click Wholesale Distribution. Click is one of the premier distributors in Washington State with a heavy focus on high-quality, locally produced products. Their beer portfolio is outstanding (named the 2008 National Craft Beer Distributor of the Year by the Brewers Association and the National Beer Wholesalers Association) they understand draught systems intimately, and continue to build a superior wine and spirits portfolio. We researched our options carefully and Click kept migrating to the top of the list. We are confident that they will represent our products with integrity and that they will support and service you with energy and professionalism.

For more information call: 206.763.3200 or find them at www.clickdistributing.com

DON’T MISS THIS WINE RELEASE…

Piccola Cellar’s release event 
Selección Series by Palencia Wine Co

Oct Fri 26th 4-7pm
Sat 27th 12-6pm
Sun 28th 12-5pm

Don’t Miss Our Wine release event, we’re releasing the Selección Series by Palencia Wine Co. This Weekend will be your only chance to buy Victor Palencia’s wines in 1L bottles and personal 5.2L and 11L Kegs.  To pre-order Kegs Email piccola@piccolawine.com. After this weekend Seleccion Series wines will only be available on Tap at select restaurants.

Here’s What’s on Tap

Pinot Gris from Ancient Lakes AVA

Beautiful, white peach aromas that seem bathed in sunshine give way to a harmonious blend of white flowers, stone fruits and a touch of honey. Reminiscent of a Grand Cru Pinot Gris from Alsace the flavors linger on and on and on. Magnificent……Salud

Blanco Riesling from Ancient Lakes AVA

“Blanco” meaning white represents the purity of the grape, this Riesling and its mineral backbone flagships the rich terroir of the Ancient Lakes. The rich tropical, citrus and stone fruits intermingle joyously on the palate. The weight of this wine is deceiving as it lingers and gently glides on the palate with style… Balance in a glass with class….  Salud 

Cabernet Sauvignon from Wahluke Slope, 2010

Delicate Tones of gamy meats &- smokey cherry wood intermingle with ripe fruits. The firm bold mid-palate show-kegs not “show-cases” the unit terroir found in the Wahluke Slope AVA. The Long lingering finish dances on the palate with flavors of licorice, cloves and blackberries……. Salud

Petite Verdot from Wahluke Slope, 2010

Aromas of fresh cut roses & violets invite you into this exhilarating spicy varietal. Petit Verdot meaning a little green, represents its spicy side complimented with black cherries, black berries and plums…. Salud

We will also have some nosh available to go with your wine tasting pleasure as well as treats from WOW Chocolates on Saturday. Wow Chocolates’ passion for these heavenly gifts from the cocoa bean is influenced by thier Venezuelan culture, reflected in every original creation. These mouth watering bonbons will tickle your taste buds and tantalize your palate in the most unforgettable ways.

• Wines from a Rock Star Washington wine maker
• Wines poured from taps off a re-purposed 1861 upright piano bar
• Two passionate Venezuelan Chicas crafting artisan bonbons for your pleasure
• And lots of fun set the stage for a great wine tasting experience. 

Come Join us!!

We look forward to seeing you!

— Piccola Cellars Crew

LA BOTTE PICCOLA AND PALENCIA WINE CO ANNOUNCE “SELECCIÓN ”
PALENCIA INVITES YOUR PALATE TO “TAP” DANCE…. SALUD

Woodinville, WA September 23, 2012

La Botte Piccola, a Woodinville-based wine distributor, and Palencia Wine Company, a Prosser based wine company, announced the launch of a premium series of wines produced by winemaker Victor Palencia.  Named “Selección” the wines will be the first produced under Palencia’s own proprietary label and distributed exclusively by Piccola.  Crafted from some of the oldest and most renowned vineyards in the state, the wines will epitomize the premium quality of Washington best AVA’s.  “I’m really excited to launch this line” stated Palencia. “It’s been a life-long dream to develop my own signature wines harvested from some of the same great vineyards that I grew up with.” The wines will be released and distributed through Piccola’s wine-on-tap network and available through those on-premise establishments with limited availability in bottle form. “The times are changing and we believe that wine-on-tap is the perfect venue to showcase these premium wines” stated Palencia. “I’m passionate about crafting great wines and look forward to bring this passion to the people by giving consumers the opportunity to enjoy premium wines in their favorite social setting.”  The “SELECCIÓN” Series is a roundup of some of Washington’s finest vineyards sites. “I want to bring Washington’s terroir to the table by flag-shipping AVA’s and crafting wines of distinction from our taps to your glass.”

Despite his age, Palencia, 27 has an impressive resume.  He is the winemaking genius behind the Jones of Washington Winery named 2012 Washington Winery of the Year “Wine Press Northwest Magazine”. He is also the Director of Winemaking for J&S Crushing, one of Washington’s premier custom crush wineries. Victor grew up in the small town of Prosser, renowned as the heart of Washington Wine Country. His upbringing was humble but full of the rich surroundings of beautiful vineyards that thrive in north Prosser. He is a graduate of Walla Walla Community Colleges Enology & Viticulture Program in 2005. After graduating he immediately put paper to practice by crafting Willow Crest Wineries wines from 2004- 2007, after a small stint with Apex winery he started crafting Jones of Washington wines in 2008, under his watch he has led the Jones Brand to be named 2012 Washington Winery of the year. His talent and passion has not gone unnoticed, with featured articles in the New York Times, Seattle Times and Wine Press Northwest Magazine, including numerous local publications announcing his numerous prestigious awards both in local and international wine competitions. With an artistic talent fueled by passion he is crafting some of Washington’s finest wines.

“The vineyard is and forever will be my home, home is where the heart is, I want to take my wines back to the roots.”

La Botte Piccola is Washington’s pre-eminent wine company specializing in Wine-on-Tap. Focusing on key Washington varietals, their wines are delivered in stainless steel kegs served via a traditional tap system. Serving over 90 restaurants and catering customers, they also have a robust retail presence.  Elegantly presented and preserved, their 100% reusable keg containers give their customers a unique economic and environmental advantage over standard bottle packaging.

Contact:
Winemaker
Phone: 509. 830.8479
La Botte Piccola Wine Co
Phone: 206.406.2123
diana@piccolawine.com
www.piccolawine.com

The Selección Series:

Pinot Gris from Ancient Lakes AVA, Two Guns Vineyard, 2011
Beautiful, white peach aromas that seem bathed in sunshine give way to a harmonious blend of white flowers, stone fruits and a touch of honey.  Reminiscent of a Grand Cru Pinot Gris from Alsace the flavors linger on and on and on. Magnificent……Salud

Riesling from Ancient Lakes AVA, Two Guns Vineyard (1.2% residual) 2011
An intense nose of lime and minerality is your introduction to the pure, biting pleasure of this wine. Extracted from the stoney terroir of the Ancient Lakes region, this is a great example of the clarity and intensity of flavors that this varietal can produce when in the hands of a master……Salud

Cabernet Sauvignon from Wahluke Slope, 2009
Tones of gamy meats &- smokey cherry wood intermingle with ripe fruits. The firm bold mid-palate show-kegs not “show-cases” the unit terroir found in the Wahluke Slope AVA. The long lingering finish dances on the palate with flavors of licorice, cloves and blackberries……. Salud

Petite Verdot from Wahluke Slope, 2009
Aromas of fresh cut roses & violets invite you into this exhilarating spicy varietal. Petit Verdot meaning a little green, represents its spicy side complimented with black cherries, black berries and plums…. Salud

Check out Page 11 of the Best of the Northwest issue on stands now.

For a the lastest list of locations carrying the Piccola Wine tote click here the tote.

Carnation Farmers Market: Open every Tuesday, 3-7 pm, through November 20.

Located in the heart of downtown Carnation, one block east of Highway 203/Tolt Avenue on Bird Street.

Sammamish Farmers Market:  Wednesdays 3pm to 7pm

801 228th Avenue Southeast  Sammamish, WA 98074

Shoreline Farmers Market: Saturdays June 16 – October 6, 2012                                  10:00am – 3:00pm

Shoreline City Hall

Mercer Island Farmers: Market hours are Sundays 10am–3pm.  The Market is located near Mercerdale Park on 77^th Avenue South and SE 32^nd Street.  It will be there every Sunday through October 14, with the exceptions of July 15 and August 5.  For more information, go to the Mercer Island Farmers Market web site:  http://mifarmersmarket.org/

Issaquah Farmers Market- Saturdays April 21st – Oct. 13th  /  9 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Location: Pickering Barn:  1730 10th Ave. N.W.  Issaquah, WA                                       Across the street from Costco!

We’ll see you there!

We’ve paired twelve dogs with one of our wines – Francis: Cabernet Franc, Moochie: Bordeaux, Rosie: CMS, Andy: Due Anni, Raleigh: Forbidden White, Solomon: Hard Row to Hoe Pinot Gris, Molly Malone: Northwest Totem Merlot, Ernesto: Piccola Merlot, Snoopy Brown: Piccola Pinot Gris, Rigel: Riesling, Victor: Syrah, and Whitey Ford: Chardonnay.

Click on a badge to read each dog’s story:

Brand new from local winery Piccola Cellars: Fresh, delicious, Washington wines in our new user-friendly/eco-friendly tote. The most portable wine container yet – these are just begging to go along.  Tote one hiking, boating, picnicking or out to dinner.  Most importantly….tote one home!  Enjoy!

Available at the Piccola Cellars tasting room and select retailers throughout the Puget Sound- locations can be found under “The Tote” section.

Pinot Gris- Delicious! Layers of ripe Yakima peach and fresh grapefruit. Chilled, it’s the perfect aperitif and great with lighter meals and appetizers. I bet your palate would enjoy this with a fresh spring beet and goat cheese salad.

Chardonnay- Refreshing Washington state Chardonnay grapes without the influence of oak barrels. Just a clean and bright, crisp citrus.  Bone dry, it’s wonderful with seafood. Try with some red pepper hummus and halibut!

Riesling- Pineapple, peach and mango! Crisp acidity with just a touch of residual sugar. Washington state fruit at it’s best! Enjoy as an aperitif or with intensely spiced dishes. The ideal sushi (or Thai food) wine.

Merlot- A great big Washington favorite! Black fruit and a hint of cocoa create the background for firm tannins in this rich, dark Merlot. Just what you want with roasted meats. And cheese, please! Watch this Merlot transform with some smoked salmon spread.

Syrah- Ripe berries and black plums with a touch of smoke and black pepper. This dark Washington Syrah goes as well with blue cheese as it does with roast pork! Or simply enjoy on its own. This is your movie night wine.

Bordeaux- Cabernet and Merlot grapes lead the way in this Washington state version of the French classic! A deep dark beauty with an intense bouquet of black cherry and licorice. Drink on it’s own but watch it explode with your favorite cut of steak. Vegetarian? Try with a rich and earthy root veggie casserole with your nicest cheese. You’ll be pleased:)

Cheers and remember…

Drink outside the box! 

-Piccola Wine Co.

Unconventional Woodinville winery hires local brewer to bolster their production team

Woodinville, WA March 27, 2012

Piccola Cellars, a winery specializing in Wine-on-Tap, announced this morning that it has hired Janelle Pritchard as its new General Manager. Pritchard, whose resume includes stints at Snoqualmie Falls Brewing Company, Pike Place Brewing Company and Trade Route Brewing Company, brings a wealth of experience to her new role at the winery. She has held both Head Brewing and General Manager positions at several local breweries and has an intimate understanding of production cycles and operations. At Piccola, she will be responsible for all production operations and administrative oversight.

“Some people might think it odd to hire a brewery expert as a winery GM, but it makes a ton of sense to us” says Piccola co-owner Diana Kaspic. “She is actually a perfect fit – we have tight production cycles, move a lot of inventory every week, and have many of the same logistical issues that breweries do. We’re extremely excited to have her on board.” Kaspic noted that some of Pritchard’s immediate goals will include helping produce a sparkling wine along with bringing hard cider into the Piccola inventory.

Piccola Cellars currently produces a range of Washington wines, all packaged in reusable/recyclable containers. Their large format packaging and elegant preservation system provides their customers with a unique economic and environmental advantage over standard packaging.

 Cheers!

www.piccolawine.com

Tickets are on sale here:

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/232822 
info@woodinvillewinecountry.com    |    (425) 205 – 4394

Cheers!