Category Archives: Past Articles
Thurston Wolfe Features a Great Selection of Red Wines
Winter begins this week and we’re firmly embedded in what I like to refer to as “red wine season.” Certainly red wines can be enjoyed any time of year, but with the colder weather and increase in indoor activities, red wines just seem to be the ideal beverage for social gatherings or sipping while reading […]
Two Mountain Winery Seems to Get Better Every Year
One of the best parts of my job is watching a winery – like a good wine – develop and mature with each passing year. That’s certainly the case with Two Mountain Winery in Zillah. Brothers Matt and Patrick Rawn have come a long way since their first vintage in 2002. I’ve followed their winery […]
Taste of Tulalip Showcases Some of Washington’s Best
The Taste of Tulalip, held on November 11 and 12 at the Tulalip Resort and Casino, is only in its third year, but it’s quickly becoming one of the premiere food and wine events in the state. I’ve visited the resort on a few other occasions and have always found the venue along with its […]
Anelare Offers Selections to the Public and Members Only
Anelare is a small, privately owned winery in Eastern Washington that produces a limited number of red wines each year. Some of these wines are available to the general public for purchase, while some are not. In order to have access to everything, you must apply for either a social or full membership and pay […]
Viognier from Washington Offers Plenty of Variety
If you’ve tried viognier you already know it’s a white wine full of surprises – fragrant, fruity, full-bodied, and adaptable to plenty of foods. For those of you still sitting on the sidelines, what are you waiting for? The pronunciation isn’t too tricky (vee-ohn-yay) and if you’ve tried chardonnay and enjoyed it, then viognier is […]