One of the most popular questions I’m asked by those who drink wine on an infrequent or semi-regular basis is, “what’s a good wine I can get for $10 or less?” I’m not sure why $10 seems to be the magic number for some people when purchasing a wine. Perhaps it’s that psychological price point […]

The number of Northwest wineries has exploded over the last decade and this is no more evident than in the Lake Chelan area, which is located in north central Washington. There are currently 13 wineries around Lake Chelan and plans for four more are in the making. One of these – Tildio Winery, located about […]

You’ve probably heard the term “blend” when people talk about a particular wine, but what exactly are they really referring to? It’s simply a combination of two or more varietals, with a varietal being the equivalent of a purebred grape. Think of crossing a labrador (varietal) with a poodle (varietal) to come up with a […]

One of the highlights of my recent trip to the Okanagan Valley was a visit to Sumac Ridge Estate Winery, located just north of Summerland, British Columbia and now in its 25th year of operation. Sumac Ridge treats its guests like royalty by greeting them with a sample of wine before they even enter the […]

I’ve always felt that one of the best ways to learn about and experience what Washington wineries have to offer is to visit them firsthand. But organizing a trip centered on wineries – particularly those in Eastern Washington – can take a bit of time and effort for those of us living on the western […]