Category Archives: Past Articles
Help Plant a Tree While Enjoying Trinity Oaks Wines
I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that Bellinghamsters tend to be a bit more environmentally conscious than the average American. Admit it, you bring in your own shopping bags or choose paper over plastic at the grocery store, and you cringe at the thought of someone throwing away a bottle rather than recycling […]
On a Budget? Ample Wine Choices Available at Reasonable Prices
Doing a little post-holiday budget watching during January? That’s no problem as far as wines purchases are concerned, because there are ample choices in the reasonably priced $10 to $15 a bottle range that are perfect for everyday enjoyment. I’m always a bit leery of the level of quality from wineries with large scale production […]
Blackstone Winery, Windmill Estates Provide Nice Wines from California for Those on a Budget
Bad economy, Christmas gift overspending, post-holiday blahs…there are plenty of reasons right now for cutting back on your wine purchases. But even if you’re doing a little budget tightening, there are still scores of wines that you can enjoy on an everyday basis without having to spend a small fortune. I always like to designate […]
2008 Washington Wine Year in Review: More Blends, Varietals, and Another Promising Vintage
As we wind down on 2008, this seems as good a time as any to do an assessment of the past year for Washington wineries and take a look at what lies ahead. While I was sampling wines and schmoozing with winemakers during the Tri-Cities wine festival in Pasco last month, several things came to […]