IN 2008, three servers at Daniel's Broiler - Bellevue, Bryan Schwietzer, Menno Groenhout, and Robert Wallace, and a former Daniel's bartender, Kelly Ehley, crushed some Syrah and Cabernet grapes in Kelly's garage, and made three barrels of wine.After 18 months in oak barrels and 6 months in the bottle, it was time to pop the cork last week. The wine turned out great!
With blackberry and black cherry flavors, a hint of chocolate and an elegant finish, these four amateur wine makers managed to produce 800 bottles of excellent wine. Two of them are certified Sommeliers — Bryan and Robert — so maybe it's not overly surprising. And all of them know a lot about wine. Menno said, "We tried to make a wine you can drink on its own or with different kinds of food and I think we've crafted a very nice blend with lots of fruit, great balance, and a silky finish."
They've since crushed and barrelled two more batches of wine. We can't wait to taste them when they're ready.
We have the most amazing group of people working at Daniel's Broiler — passionate, experienced, knowledgeable, and full of life. If you're looking for a dining experience to exceed your expectations, our team members are the best in the Northwest.
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