When we sat down with Richard Betts, a Master Sommelier who calls Boulder home, we brought him two of our bottles to taste. Here are his notes:

Boulder Creek 2010 Viognier ($16): It’s a pretty Viongier. I feel like there’s a tendency in a lot of areas to push Viognier to this extreme ripeness where it just becomes super expressive but along with that very clumsy. This doesn’t show that, which is nice. I mean its still carrying 14.2 percent (alcohol), but it doesn’t feel it. I wouldn’t have guessed that without reading the label. It doesn’t feel out sized or out of balance in any way. It’s actually pretty nice. There’s a peach thing in there, an orange blossom kind of thing. It’s fine, it’s impressive, it’s delicious. I don’t think you would say, “oh this is Colorado.” It’s a nice wine. It’s not encumbered by too much new wood, so kudos to them for showing restraint. Food ideas: Fish for sure would be nice. Lighter chicken dishes. Indian food could be really fun. Not too spicy, though.

Boulder Creek Winery 2009 Syrah ($22): The Syrah fruit is really pretty today. It has this coconut thing on the nose and the finish is dominated by dill. I love the price; I think that’s great. I love the fruits there. It’s a well-made wine. It’s a serious, everyday wine. Seriously for everyday. It’s kinda fun.

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