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
