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The Secret to Selling Your Home
Is Making Your Home Less Personal the Secret to Selling It Quickly?
According to statistics, it seems so. However, like many things, there’s an art to it. When depersonalizing your home, it’s crucial to find a balance between making it less personal and not stripping away its warmth and humanity. The aim is to present your home as clean, inviting, and cozy, allowing potential buyers to envision a happy life in it. To achieve this, it’s recommended to declutter, organize, clean, and stage your home before listing photos are taken. Read a more in depth description of the secret to selling your home quickly below.
Here are the steps to achieve this:
Clean
While you may have grown accustomed to the lived in odors and oddities of your home, potential buyers may notice dust bunnies, kitchen grease, and mysterious stains. To avoid giving them a negative impression, take the time to deep clean your home before showcasing it.
Declutter
If you’re considering a move, decluttering should be a priority. It not only reduces the items you’ll need to transport but also creates a sense of openness, making your home appear larger. A decluttered home allows architectural features to shine and suggests that the property has been well-maintained.
Organize
Humans naturally find comfort in organized spaces. It provides a sense of understanding, safety, and control. To read more about this theory I recommend you read this article. Organization can be a key selling point during an open house. Additionally, an organized home looks appealing in listing photos, which are crucial for attracting potential buyers.
Staging
Staging is essential to help buyers connect with the stories your home tells. While you can hire a professional, you can also stage your home yourself by following the first three steps. Simplify spaces, give each area a clear purpose, and clean. Consider the market climate; in a seller’s market, you might not need extensive efforts to attract attention, but thoughtful staging can still lead to a bidding war and higher payouts.
Completing these four steps gives you a solid foundation for a quick sale, and that’s the secret to selling.
Your realtor will work with you to make additional recommendations based on the current market conditions. Overall, this proven method can fast-track you to a successful and timely sale.
Kerriann Jenkins
10 Steps to Make in the First 30 Days of Home Ownership
10 steps to make in the first 30 days of Home Ownership
Congratulations on achieving the milestone of home ownership! Now that you’ve successfully acquired your new residence, it’s time to ensure a smooth transition into this exciting chapter of your life. Here are 10 essential tasks and precautions to consider making in the first 30 days of home ownership:
Change the Locks and Secure Entryways
Changing the locks is such an important step to make when you first gain ownership of your new home. After all, you have no idea how many copies of the key have been made, or who they have been given out to. So as soon as you take possession of your new home, it’s crucial to change the locks on all exterior doors, and don’t forget about the garage and any storage on the property. You’ll want to secure those as well. Also, check out the hardware around your entry points and update them if need be. Additionally, If you have a smart lock system in your home change the password. Taking these small steps is a simple way for you to secure your home against any unwanted visitors.
Locate and Learn How to Operate Your Main Shutoffs
You never know when an emergency may strike. So, it’s best to be prepared for whatever may come. Once you’ve secured the outside of your home, you should work on familiarizing yourself with the inside of your home. To start, identify the location of essential utilities such as water, gas, and electricity shutoff valves. Knowing where these are and how to turn them off can prevent potential destruction of your hard-earned property.
Inspect and Update Safety Features
Another disaster preventative step to take is testing your carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, and your fire extinguisher. Replace batteries and equipment as needed and verify your extinguisher is up-to-date and easily accessible. It’s also a good idea to let all occupants know where you are storing the extinguisher.
Create a Maintenance Calendar
Regular maintenance can extend the life of your home’s systems and prevent costly repairs down the road. Accordingly, you should develop a schedule for routine maintenance tasks such as gutter cleaning, lawn care, HVAC checks, and so forth. This way you have made moves to combat extreme deterioration.
Update Your Address
Alright, you’ve moved! Now it’s time to let relevant entities know of your change of address. There are a handful of places you will want to give immediate notice to once the keys are in your hand. Your bank, Utility companies, subscription services, and insurance providers are a few of the more important ones.
Review Home Insurance
Now that I’ve mentioned it, let’s talk about your home insurance. Depending on the size of your move, you may need to add additional coverage options. Sit and evaluate what works for your new lifestyle and make the change to ensure your insurance adequately covers your property and belongings.
Meet Your Neighbors
Alright you bought your way into a community now it’s time to become part of it. Building positive relationships with your neighbors is a great way to start. Your neighbors can help make or break your experience in your new home. Introduce yourself and consider joining local community groups or social platforms. You never know when you may need an extra pair of watchful eyes or just somebody to borrow a cup of sugar from.
Deep Clean and Organize
Before settling in, give your new home a thorough cleaning. This is an excellent opportunity to organize and create a fresh start in your new space.
Energy Efficiency Audit
Familiarize yourself with the things in your home and swap them out with things that will best service you and your wallet. You would be surprised how big of a difference a small thing like upgrading to LED energy efficient lightbulbs can make for you. But at the same time, every opportunity to save is a good opportunity.
Plan for Emergencies
Create an emergency kit with essentials like flashlights, batteries, first aid supplies and a fireproof box to house your important documents. Establish an emergency evacuation plan and communicate it with all members of your household.
These 10 Steps to Make in the First 30 Days of Home Ownership Should Help Guide You Seamlessly Into Your New Chapter of Life
Remember, moving can be a challenging process, but this comprehensive list aims to simplify the first 30 days of home ownership for you. If you need assistance with services for your new home, don’t hesitate to reach out to your agent, as they can connect you with trusted vendors in their network. A reliable real estate agent is not only there to help you close the deal but also to provide ongoing support. Here in our office, we make it a point to recommend vetted home service providers. So if you’re a local, having difficulties getting connected with one, send us a message and we will direct you to one of our trusted vendors.
Kerriann Jenkins
12 Days of Indoor Winter Activities
12 Days of Indoor Winter Activities
It’s that time of year again—school’s almost out, and parents are on the lookout for ways to keep their kids entertained indoors, especially here in Washington where the weather keeps us cooped up. Growing up in my house, this season meant a ton of indoor fun, all thanks to my mom. From December 1st through the 24th, my mom put together the most engaging Christmas crafts and activities that kept me and my four siblings entertained for hours. In that same spirit, here’s a list of 12 indoor winter activities to beat your winter boredom.
Build an Indoor Snowman with Everlasting Snow Dough
No need to wait for snow outside. With baking soda and white hair conditioner, you can create your own snowman. Head to the dollar store, grab a storage container, and add winter-themed items for a sensory bin that lasts all winter. The fun thing about this dough is it feels a little icy to the touch, lending more to realism of building a snowman. But, it’s not going to melt on you and you can keep it as long as it is kept clean. Bonus Tip: If you’re not into DIY, you can always purchase a pre-made bucket of Floof instead.
Make a Cardboard Gingerbread House Garland
Use spare cardboard to cut out simple house shapes and add fine icing-like details with white puffy paint, or paint pens. Glue them to twine, and you’ve got a homemade gingerbread garland.
Graham Cracker Gingerbread House
Making a gingerbread house during the holiday season is a crowd-pleaser, with so many options on how to complete this project, you can’t go wrong. But because I was one of five kids, I tried to think of a budget friendly option; and I think this Graham Cracker Gingerbread House fits that bill. Depending on the ages of the kids you’re crafting with, you may want to consider putting this one together beforehand, and just letting them decorate the house itself.
Melted Holiday Crayons
I feel like every household with a child ends up with that inevitable bag of partially used crayon bits. This year, don’t toss out those crayon nubs. Instead, gather them up and melt them down using a silicone winter-themed mold to create magical rainbow crayons. Leave space for a hole and turn them into ornaments or classroom gifts. This is a quick, simple, and budget friendly craft that provides more fun after completing. After all, who wouldn’t want to draw with a magical color changing crayon.
Indoor Snowball Fight
Bring the snowball fight inside with indoor snowballs. They can be easily made with limited tools using things like a pom-pom maker or cardboard, yarn, and scissors. Here are links to a few helpful tutorials:
Cardboard Method Pom-Pom Tutorial
Build a Marshmallow Igloo
Use marshmallows and frosting to create an igloo. You can use a cup/bowl/toilet paper roll/plate as a base surface or connect marshmallows directly to one another. Let the kids enjoy nibbling on a few while they craft. Here’s a link to a video tutorial.
Upcycled Waterless Snow Globe
Instead of discarding used jars, clean them out and turn them into upcycled waterless snow globes. Get creative with salt for snow, pom-poms, and fishing line for a falling snow effect. You can use all kinds of found objects to fill your Snow Globe. So get innovative! Here are a few links to tutorials I found inspirational:
15 DIY Snow Globes That Are Completely Charming (and Totally Doable!)
DIY Pinecone Ornaments
This is a fun one that can involve an outdoor scavenger hunt to collect some supplies for it. I recommend that if you are planning to gather pinecones outdoors that you only take a small amount and leave plenty behind to fulfil its role in nature; or plan to gather a small amount from a few different areas.
Traditional Paper Snowflakes
Grab paper or coffee filters for a classic night of snowflake making.
3D Paper Doily Snowflakes
Purchase paper doilies, a glue stick, and string to create intricate hanging snowflakes without scissors. Here is a link to a tutorial!
DIY Cardboard Christmas Trees
Cut simple tree shapes from cardboard and assemble them for a simple and cost-effective Christmas craft. Afterwards, decorate as you see fit! Here’s a link to a Cardboard Christmas Tree tutorial.
Christmas Cookies
We always ended our Christmas crafting extravaganza with baking and decorating Sugar Cookies for Santa. So, that’s how I’m going to end this blog. Here is a link to Taste of Home’s “Our Best Sugar Cookie Recipes.”
As we wrap up these 12 Days of Indoor Winter Activities, I hope these creative and budget-friendly ideas bring warmth and joy to your home during the chilly Washington winter.
Just like my mom did for our family, make this season a magical time filled with laughter and indoor adventures. Whether you’re building snowmen with Everlasting Snow Dough or creating upcycled waterless snow globes, these activities are sure to keep your kids entertained and create cherished memories. So, gather your supplies, embrace the festive spirit, and let the winter wonder unfold within the cozy walls of your home. Happy crafting and happy holidays!
Kerriann Jenkins
Overcoming Real Estate Fears in a Volatile Market
Overcoming Real Estate Fears in a Volatile Market
Let’s Face It. The Real Estate Market can be intimidating.
With fluctuating interest rates and market volatility, it’s not uncommon for potential buyers and sellers to feel a bit apprehensive about making a move right now. It’s like playing a game where the rules can change at any moment. But what if I told you that there’s a way to navigate this game successfully and conquer your Real Estate fears?
Firstly, let’s acknowledge the real estate fears.
The fear of the unknown is one of the most common reasons people hesitate when it comes to buying or selling real estate. The constant shift in interest rates and unpredictable market trends can indeed be scary. However, understanding these fears and knowing how to manage them is the first step towards success.
The question then becomes – what exactly is scaring YOU away from buying or selling?
Is it the fear of making a wrong decision, or perhaps the fear of losing money? Or maybe it’s the fear of not being able to keep up with the fast-paced nature of the real estate market? Or losing your 3% mortgage rate? Whatever your fear may be, acknowledging it is the first step towards overcoming it.
Once we’ve identified the real estate fears, the next step is to combat it with knowledge and expertise.
This is where Windermere Mill Creek comes in. With decades of experience and a deep understanding of the real estate market, especially in Snohomish County, we can provide the guidance and advice you need to ease your mind.
Here’s the truth.
The real estate market, like any other market, will always have its ups and downs. Interest rates will fluctuate, and market trends will change. But with the right guidance, knowledge, and a bit of courage, you can navigate any market successfully.
What sets us apart from the rest.
Continued Education. Yep, it’s that simple. We stay plugged in here at Windermere Mill Creek. Our education program is ongoing because the pursuit of knowledge is a limitless journey. As a result, we offer comprehensive weekly training programs, two monthly office meetings which often feature guest speakers in the field, and many other opportunities for our Agents to intermingle with the goal of learning to best service our clientele. That way, when the market shifts, we keep moving right along with it.
Ready to Play the Real Estate Game?
If you’re ready to take the plunge and dive into the real estate market in Washington State, we’re here to help. We’ll provide you with the tools, resources, and expertise you need to navigate this complex landscape. So, are you ready to play the real estate game? Because we’re ready to help you win!
Contact Us Today
425-481-6666
millcreek@windermere.com
Kerriann Jenkins
Second Annual Cruise-In Car Show Charity Event
2023 marked the Second Annual Cruise-In Car Show charity event, which took place on July 29th.
I’ve been a part of this event since its very beginning, volunteering at the original Cruise-In Car Show. It’s truly impressive to see how the combined efforts of our team and the local community have turned this year’s event into a HUGE success!
Reflecting on the First Car Show
Back when we organized the first Cruise-In Car Show, things didn’t quite turn out as we had planned. With just 13 registered participants, the event didn’t have the impact we hoped for. Nonetheless, the experience was enjoyable. The modest turnout encouraged us to give it another shot, aiming to make improvements for the following year.
The Growth of Our Second Annual Cruise-In Car Show
Thankfully, our perseverance paid off. This time around, we garnered a total of 74 registered participants, with a few unregistered cruise-ins deciding to leave before the event concluded. We also witnessed a notable increase in spectator attendance. I was particularly thrilled to see some familiar faces from the previous year’s turnout returning to show their support for our second car show. To add to the excitement, Las Garnachas made a comeback, treating everyone to their delicious food. What’s even more gratifying is that our fundraising efforts saw a significant boost!
Las Garnachas served up some seriously delicious cooked to order food!
A Community Effort at the Heart of Our Success
None of our achievements would have been possible without the incredible support we received from our community. It’s truly heartwarming to express our sincere gratitude for your participation in the Second Annual Cruise-In Car Show Charity Event. With your backing, we managed to raise $3280. 100% of the proceeds will go to: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Snohomish County, the Boys and Girls Club, The Mill Creek Food Bank, and The Windermere Foundation.
Anticipating a Bright Future Together
Looking ahead, we’re excited about the prospects of sharing more memorable moments with our community. We’re already looking forward to the summer of 2024, when we’ll host our 3rd Annual Cruise-In Car Show Charity Event. Your continuous support means the world to us, and we extend our heartfelt appreciation to each and every one of you. Thank you for being a part of our journey! We hope to see you all again next year!
With sincere appreciation,
Windermere Mill Creek
Looking for pictures from the event? Head here: for PIN UP GIRL PORTRAITS and CAR PORTRAITS
Kerriann Jenkins
Companion Planting
Companion Planting
Did you know that your garden plants can benefit from having a friend planted beside them? Companion planting is a great way to improve the health and yield of your garden. By planting certain crops together, you can create a mutually beneficial environment that promotes growth and deters pests. Moreover, creating biodiversity in your garden can have a visually pleasing affect for you to enjoy. Here are some tips for companion planting:
- Do you research and grow complementary plants beside one another. Some plants have properties that will naturally repel pests and others will attract them. Use this knowledge to your advantage and try pairing the two together to repel any unwanted visitors.
- Choose your plant friends wisely. Boundaries and needs matter, even in the plant world. You should take into consideration the ground coverage, spacing, sunlight and watering requirements of your plant before giving it a buddy. You want to make sure that both plants receive the right amount of sunlight, water, air circulation, spacing and nutrients that they need to grow big and strong.
- Companion planting is an art, not an exact science. Don’t be afraid to mix things up and see what works best in your garden. Keep track of what works well and change what doesn’t. Over time you will refine a planting strategy that gives you a beautiful, diverse, and enriched garden.
Credit: Alex Raths Getty Images
Putting Companion Planting to the Test
Using the companion planting technique, let’s examine the benefits of planting marigolds in your garden. Marigolds have gained a reputation for being great companion plants because they have many benefits for plants growing near them. Equally as important, they remain neutral toward plants who do not receive benefits from growing near them.
Here are some things to consider before adding Marigolds to your garden:
- Marigolds are a highly fragrant flower and because of that they are known to deter garden destroying pests such as mosquitoes, who nibble on you, and nematodes, who cause root rot.
- There are good bugs in gardens too. Marigolds attract beneficial bugs like pollinators, who will help make your garden grow, and ladybugs, who kill aphids.
- Marigolds grow in a variety of sizes and their size should be considered when selecting a perfect pairing.
- French Marigolds for example grow great near tomato plants. They are a shorter variety and are not overpowered by tall tomato vines. They bloom in spring and can last until the ground frosts, and they hold up well in the rainy PNW environment.
- African Marigolds grow much taller and have blooms measuring up to 4 inches in size, which could put new growth around them in constant shadow. But they are visually impactful and would be a great addition to a garden backdrop or as ground cover for tall plants like sunflowers.
Marigolds are a great option when companion planting:
These are just a few plants that will benefit from having Marigolds as companion plants.
Bonus Tip: Use Native Plants
Adding native plants to your companion planting choices is a great idea. These plants are naturally strong and adapted to their environment. This means they can grow well without much attention from you! Additionally, they need less water and fertilizer compared to non-native varieties. Native plants also attract local animals that can help take care of your garden, like natural pollinators. If you want to learn more about using native plants for companion planting, I suggest you check out this study by David James of WSU.
Symbiotic Relationships Will Strengthen Your Garden Growth!
Remember, companion planting is all about finding the right balance that will benefit the plants you plot next to each other. There are countless combinations of plants that can be successfully grown together, making companion planting a fun and creative way to optimize your garden. Give it a try and see the difference companion plants make in your garden!
By Kerriann Jenkins
Washington State Daffodil Guide
A Washington State Daffodil Guide
Washington State has a reputation for wielding moody gray skies. Given that, you may find it odd to learn that Washington is the largest supplier of daffodil bulbs and daffodil flowers in the United States. Such a sunny dispositioned flower may seem out of place here, but they thrive in Washington. Below you will find a Washington State Daffodil Guide discussing where to see them and how to grow them.
When Daffodils Begin To Bloom
Daffodils typically bloom from late winter to early spring and can last for a few weeks. If you are looking to see daffodils this bloom season, you are in luck! There are plenty of great places to find them. One of the best spots is in Skagit Valley.
Daffodils in Skagit Valley
Although Skagit Valley is known for their Tulips, they also grow around 1,000 acres of daffodil fields. These bright fields start shining while the weather is still cool in the early spring. The fields are private, which most likely explains why the daffodils don’t attract the same crowds the Tulips do.
Screenshot taken on 2/22/24 click the image to head over to the most up-to-date version of the map
While you can’t traipse through the fields, you can view the daffodils from the roadside. Conveniently, RoozenGaarde has an interactive bloom map you can view to see where the flowers have blossomed before embarking on your road trip.
La Conner Daffodil Festival
If you are looking for a more immersive way to see daffodils head over to the La Conner. The city holds an annual Daffodil Festival which includes a Daffodil Parade, a Daffodil Pet Parade, a Daffodil Photo Contest, and other daffodil themed delights. Check out their event page for more details.
91st Annual Daffodil Festival Grand Floral Parade
Another interactive daffodil experience can be found at the 91st Annual Daffodil Festival. This unique event is hosted by four cities. On April 6th, 2024 the parades will begin as follows: Tacoma 10:15 | Puyallup 12:45 | Sumner 2:30 | Orting 5:00. For more information visit the event page.
Grow Your Own Daffodils
Of course, there is another way to enjoy daffodils, grow your own! Planting daffodils is a great way to add a vibrant splash of color to your garden! The best time to plant daffodils is in the fall, a few weeks before the first frost, when ground temperatures are around 60-65 degrees. You’ll want to find a spot that gets plenty of sun. When planting, dig a hole a few inches wider and deeper than the bulb, with the pointed end facing up. In the right conditions a daffodil will rebloom annually. If you are looking for larger blooms, you may want to divide and replant your daffodils every three to four years, as this helps to increase the number of blooms each year. If you have a variety that is not a common one, I would recommend consulting with a local nursery or gardening expert for advice on how often to divide and replant them.
Daffodils Are The First Sign of Spring!
Daffodils are a beautiful signifier that spring is nearing. I grew up driving through the Skagit Valley area and I promise their sunlit hued faces are worth seeing, even from a respectful distance! If you are lucky, you may get to see Snow Geese taking flight over the flower fields during your visit! Have fun adding daffodils to your spring garden and activities!
-Kerriann Jenkins
Wandering Wolf Cellars
Mill Creek Wine Walk Stop #10
Our 10th stop of the evening took us to People’s Bank where we tried wines by Wandering Wolf Cellars. I will preface this review by stating that we were in a rush to complete our tastings before the evening ended. As a result, the tasting was brief. We didn’t sit with the wine as we had done with the previous nine reviews.
Wandering Wolf Cellars hosted by Peoples Bank
Despite our rushed efforts to use up our tokens this was the wine that I was most excited to try. Admittedly, because I am a sucker for a good name, a great wine label and wolves. Luckily, even in my brevity I enjoyed the wine I tried at this rolling stop.
Brief Background on Wandering Wolf Cellars
If you are a fan of a great backstory through creative writing I strongly encourage you to check out the Wandering Wolf Cellars “Our Story” page written by owner and winemaker Alex Wolf. To summarize, the story Wandering Wolf Cellars is a tale of traveling there and back again. Wolf embarked on a backpacking trip through Western Europe, learning he had a love for wine. After returning home to the PNW he completed a winemaking program and interned at several wineries. Eventually, he opened Wandering Wolf Cellars based out of Shoreline featuring grapes sourced from Columbia Valley and Yakima Valley.
Kerriann’s Tasting Notes on the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
I didn’t make note of the smell or coloring on this one. But I did venture to say that this was a smooth, savory, easy to drink cab. It was full, deep and herbal. I also noted that it was delicious, and I wished that I had more time to sit and enjoy it properly, but the rush was on.
Chasity’s Tasting Notes on the 2019 Viognier
This stop was near the last tasting and decided on the 2019 Viognier. I have to say Viognier is not usually my favorite but I decided to give it a try. My first taste was a little bitter. It also provided a full body taste kind of a little heavy in the mouth, almost oily. I would say it’s very fruit forward but dry at the same time. Defiantly held up in the juiciness department as the tasting went on. This one was not my favorite but I have tried others from Wandering Wolf Cellars and have enjoyed them.
One More Stop To Go
If you’ve been following along, we only have one last wine tasting left to post! Keep checking in because I will be updating the links below when we post the final tasting.
Wine Tasting Notes to Come!
♦Harbinator Wines♦ ♦Drum Roll Wine♦ ♦Naches Heights Vineyard♦ ♦Kerloo Cellars♦ ♦Wandering Wolf Cellars♦ ♦Dahlman Cellars♦ ♦Martedi Cellars♦ ♦Navarre Coulee♦ ♦Bayernmoor♦ ♦Julian Margot♦ ♦Michael Florentino Cellars♦
Blog Written by Kerriann Jenkins
Blog Feature Chasity Rodriguez
Naches Heights Vineyard Wine Tasting
Mill Creek Wine Walk Stop #9
Our ninth stop of the evening led us to Expedia CruiseShipCenters to taste wine by Naches Heights Vineyard. I remembered having their Crooked Red Blend at a prior wine walk and I enjoyed that. So naturally, I was looking forward to branching out and trying another wine by them.
Naches Heights Vineyard hosted by Expedia CruiseShipCenters
I was equally as excited to try another wine as I was excited to visit Expedia CruiseShipCenters. At a previous tasting event they had live music, food, and drinks. This time they extended the same hospitality. It was a nice spot to linger and grab a small bite to eat while watching their live performance with Aidan Rufer. Check him out, he is a Singer/Songwriter and guitarist from Seattle WA currently studying at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Now that I’ve made note of the top-notch hospitality, let’s get into the wine!
Brief Background on Naches Heights Vineyard
Again, this was another Winery that I have previously written on so I will insert a brief history from that blog here:
Kerriann’s Tasting Notes on the 2019 Two Dancers (Syrah Blend):
I remember this wine being a bolder red blend. It smelled of red fruits and had an earthy component to it. It tasted of full-flavored fruit profiles, like blackberry and cherry. It was dry and yet acidic. While I found this wine to be fruit presenting, there were also undercurrents of spices present. Overall, it was a good wine.
Chasity’s Tasting Notes on 2019 Can Can (White Blend):
The 2019 Can Can is a blend of Riesling, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Marsanne, and Gewurztraminer. I really enjoyed the smell of this white wine blend, it was sweet and crisp in smell. I was super excited to taste it! My first taste was dry which I didn’t mind because it quickly turned as I was able to grab hints of pear, green apple, then later discovered apricot and peach. A surprising twist at the end as it had a slightly spicy bite mid-way but finishing with a citrus melon taste. It was yummy to the palate and I really enjoyed this one and would try it again!
Two More Stops To Go
If you’ve been following along, we only have two wine tastings left to post! Keep checking in because I will be updating the links below as we post them!
Wine Tasting Notes to Come!
♦Harbinator Wines♦ ♦Drum Roll Wine♦ ♦Naches Heights Vineyard♦ ♦Kerloo Cellars♦ ♦Wandering Wolf Cellars♦ ♦Dahlman Cellars♦ ♦Martedi Cellars♦ ♦Navarre Coulee♦ ♦Bayernmoor♦ ♦Julian Margot♦ ♦Michael Florentino Cellars♦
Blog Written by Kerriann Jenkins
Blog Feature Chasity Rodriguez
Dahlman Cellars
Mill Creek Town Center wine walk stop #8
We traveled to familiar territory for stop number eight on our creative team’s wine walk. Our very own Windermere Mill Creek Town Center office was hosting Dahlman Cellars. I was excited to try their wine because I had missed out on tasting them at the last wine walk.
Brief Background on Dahlman Cellars
Since I have already written a brief background on Dahlman Cellars in a prior blog post, I will insert the excerpt from that here:
Dahlman Cellars hosted by Windermere Mill Creek
At this point in the evening, I was ready to go back to familiar tastes. I chatted with our agent on duty and then I headed toward the wine table. I ended up choosing the 2020 The Actuary Cab Sauv Blend, which I was told had won double gold and gold awards.
Credit: Dahlman Cellars The Actuary wine review by Windermere Mill Creek
Kerriann’s tasting notes on the 2020 The Actuary Cab Sauv Blend
The first thing I noted about this wine was that it smelled delicious, like a mix of cocoa, coffee, and vanilla. Which may sound overwhelming but smelled very even on the nose. As far as taste is concerned, this wine managed to be bold and even. The flavors of dark fruit, cocoa and coffee presented themselves very velvety on the tongue. I tend to really enjoy red blends and this one was great!
Chasity’s tasting notes on the 2020 The Actuary Cab Sauv Blend
This red blend was very pleasing to the pallet as the first taste was sweet but quickly offered subtle hints of a dark chocolate. You can also taste hints of fruit like blackberry and cherry which I really enjoyed. The smell presented a deep dark sweet smell with vanilla. It went down very smoothly. I enjoy red blends and this one was really good.
Three More to Go!
This was only stop eight of our wine-walk and there are still three more to go. I’ll be updating the links below as we post our tastings so stay tuned for the next one!
Wine Tasting Notes to Come!
♦Harbinator Wines♦ ♦Drum Roll Wine♦ ♦Naches Heights Vineyard♦ ♦Kerloo Cellars♦ ♦Wandering Wolf Cellars♦ ♦Dahlman Cellars♦ ♦Martedi Cellars♦ ♦Navarre Coulee♦ ♦Bayernmoor♦ ♦Julian Margot♦ ♦Michael Florentino Cellars♦
Blog Written by Kerriann Jenkins
Blog Feature Chasity Rodriguez
