I’ve always tried to use my column as an opportunity to feature Washington wines and, rest assured, I’ll to continue to do so. But it’s also a good idea to let down your provincial guard once in a while and venture out into the rest of the world of wine. As we start off the […]

It’s New Year’s Eve and that means it’s time to talk Champagne and sparkling wines. For those of you who heeded my advice at this time last year and started enjoying sparkling wine year-round, good for you! For the rest of you who didn’t touch the stuff except at your cousin’s wedding in June and […]

It’s the holiday season and that puts many of us in a mood to splurge. When buying wines the definition of splurge, of course, is relative to your income level and, perhaps, to your sense of adventure. But it’s the holidays, and what better time to cut loose and push the boundaries of your normal […]

Have you ever tasted a food or beverage and said, “There’s no reason I couldn’t make something as good as this.” That thought must have been going through the minds of Whatcom County residents Paxton Rembert and Scott Whitman when they set out on their own winemaking venture. Having only the experience of being wine […]