Reininger Winery’s Helix is a Great Second Label

I’ve always wanted to do a feature on Walla Walla’s Reininger Winery, but never seemed to have gotten around to it. The sticking point I’ve frequently had with these wines is that they’re almost all $30 a bottle or more. Make no mistake, these are great wines, but at that price most of us can’t […]

The Latest on the 2005 Harvest

The more I chat with Washington winemakers, the better things sound for the 2005 harvest. Initial reactions during the harvest were guardedly optimistic. Then as the calendar year came to a close, word began to circulate that it was going to be a banner year. Now that the grapes have had a bit more time […]

Zinfandels Have Broad Ranging Appeal

Ardent fans of the Grateful Dead are known as “deadheads,” followers of musician Jimmy Buffet are frequently called “parrotheads,” and in the world of wine, Zinfandel drinkers are often so enthusiastic they’re sometimes referred to as “zin-heads.” I’m not quite sure if I qualify as a zin-head, but I certainly enjoy the wine. So why […]

New from Argentina: Tierra Del Sol

While attending a wine tasting event a couple of weeks ago at Bellingham’s Zephyr Bistro I came across a winery that’s new to our area – and one that I think you might enjoy.

Vancouver International Wine Festival

February 27 thru March 5, 2006 This is a week-long series of seminars, social functions, lunches, dinners and wine tastings at various venues in Vancouver, British Columbia. I always attend the International Wine Tasting – which takes place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening (March 2, 3 and 4) – because it features so many […]

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