Category Archives: Recommendations from the Archive
S. Central Washington Region Provides Wine Grapes for a Number of Wineries
Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills Appellation is one of those wine regions you may not have visited or know little about, but you’ve almost certainly tasted the wines made from the grapes that are grown there. Located in south central Washington, the appellation is tucked between the Yakima Valley to the north and the Columbia River […]
First Release Syrah
J&J Vintners First Release Syrah (about $22) – Sourced from Yakima Valley grapes, the inagural release from this Milton Freewater, Oregon winery offers plenty of dark plum and cherry fruits up front, a dash of black pepper and an underlying touch of smokiness on the finish. This doesn’t carry the brighter notes of acidity some […]
Local Wineries Offer White (and Mostly White) Wine Choices for Summer
It happens every year. We get a stretch of nice weather in early spring and Northwesterners become giddy with excitement that summer is nearly here. Then we have to deal with June. But July 5 is just around the corner and the promise of warmer, sun-drenched days are an affirmation of why we live here. […]
Fire Up the Barbeque and Pour Yourself a Glass of Cabernet Sauvignon
Summer officially arrives next week and if you still haven’t fired up your outdoor barbeque, you’re probably among the minority of Bellinghamsters. If you’re barbequing grilled meats, especially anything beef, and you’d like to consider a wine pairing, look no further than a Washington cabernet sauvignon. Cabernet makes a great barbeque wine because it’s full-bodied […]
At Walla Walla Vintners the Focus is on Red Wines
I first visited Walla Walla Vintners in the mid-1990’s when only a handful of wineries existed in this now storied Washington wine region. I recall meeting with winemaker Gordy Venneri and tasting some blockbuster red wines that were worthy of comparison to nearby Leonetti Cellar. Little has changed since then except for the fact that […]