Serving Wine at a Cocktail Party is Perfectly Acceptable
Is it acceptable to serve wine at a cocktail party? Absolutely – and especially when you consider this – some people don’t like the taste of hard liquor and others aren’t able to drink it at all. If that’s the case, it’s always a good plan to make sure that wines are available for these […]
More Northwest Wineries Bottling Malbec as a Stand Alone Varietal
I was sifting through my archives and discovered that it’s been over two years since I’ve written anything about Malbec. The last time I featured the wine I noted that it was fairly standard stuff in countries such as Chile and Argentina, but it remained somewhat obscure here the Pacific Northwest. Things certainly have changed […]
Wine Class at BTC
2:00 to 4:30 pm – Beginning Wine Tasting. The perfect class for those just getting started with wines. The format will be relaxed, yet informative, with plenty of wines to sample. No wine snob attitudes permitted! Click on the Wine Classes Page for more information.
Chardonnay Still the King of White Wines
Although varietals such as Pinot Gris and Viognier continue to grow in popularity, Chardonnay is still the undisputed king of white wines among Americans. One of the reasons for Chardonnay’s success is its versatility. It can be made in a light, crisp style, oaked or unoaked, fruit-forward, or rich and buttery, to name just a […]
greatwines.biz Launches Web Site for Wine Lovers
There are hundreds of web sites on the internet that allow you to puchase wine for home delivery. But greatwines.biz has a local flavor worth noting…and the web site it pretty slick to boot. Tony Race, who was born and raised in Whatcom County, Washington, is responsible for getting the web site underway. He currently […]