Baer Winery was founded in 2000 by father-son team Lance and Les Baer with the intention of producing exceptional quality Bordeaux-style wines. The veteran owned family operation remains true to just that, generating consistently excellent vintages with the assistance of winemaking consultant Erica Orr, who has also consulted for Mark Ryan Winery (November’s winemaker of Wine Pick of the Month).
Wine Spectator has twice listed Baer on their top 100 list, which is the most prestigious of honors, in my humble opinion.
Merlot, being one of my all-time favorites, is the pick this month as it lends beautiful partnership to the fall and winter harvest foods, we are so lucky to enjoy here in our special corner of the United States. This particular vintage can be found in Blaine’s The Vault Wine Bar & Event Space.
Baer Winery has a tasting room in Woodinville and a wine club you can join online at baerwinery.com.
Tasting Notes: Scents of currants, leather, molasses and smashed blackberries lead up to a fruity mouthfeel of cherry compote, ginger, dried fennel, pine needles and a substantial earthy finish.
Pairing Suggestion: Squid Ink pasta, short ribs, sauteed spinach, brandy-peppercorn sauce, bramble crumble, dark chocolate-dipped biscotti.
