Chardonnay
Covey Run 2004 (about $9): A nice, medium-bodied Chard from Columbia Valley with ample green apple and pear flavors and a dollop of toasty oak on the finish. It’s nice to know you can still buy a decent Washington Chardonnay for under $10 a bottle and serve it to guests without reservation. Great with seafood, […]
Wine Class at BTC
2:00 to 4:30 pm – Hosting a Wine Tasting Party. Participate in a blind tasting and learn how to set one up on your own with plenty of tips and other useful information. Emphasis will also be placed on special occasion wines such as Champagne. Guaranteed to be a fun class! Click on the Wine […]
Merlot
Covey Run 2003 (about $9): If you’re on a budget and still need a nice Washington Merlot to serve to a large group consider this one from Covey Run. The wine displays some good dark berry and cherry flavors with a bit of a smoky finish with touches of oak. San Juan Vineyards 2003 (about […]
Check Out These B.C. Wineries
This week we continue our tour of the Okanagan Valley in Eastern British Columbia. Here were some of my favorites wineries on a recent visit: Desert Hills Winery – A smaller winery that produces a 2005 Gamay that’s incredibly full-bodied with black cherry flavors and hints of spice. Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards – Spectacular views are […]
Wine Tasting at Zephyr Bistro
5:00 to 10:00 pm – I’ll be hosting a wine tasting at Bellingham’s Zephyr Bistro on Bellwether Way. I’ll be available to chat about my recent trip to Eastern British Columbia and Washington’s Walla Walla Valley and we’ll sample a number of wines from some select, smaller Walla Walla wineries. This should be a really […]