Category Archives: Recommendations from the Archive
Two Whatcom County Winery White Wines That Should Sell Out Quickly
Let me premise today’s column by saying this – go buy these wines now. Two local wineries are currently offering a newly released white wine, each of which provides consumers with even more good choices from an already impressive portfolio of wines. Mount Baker Vineyards features its first ever 2006 Roussanne (about $20). I like […]
A $40 Syrah That’s Worth Every Penny
When I pay $40 for a bottle of wine I want to be absolutely certain that I’m going to get my money’s worth. Why? Because it’s just as easy to take that same $40 and buy four decent $10 a bottle wines that will provide me with a good measure of enjoyment over a longer […]
Sauvignon Blanc
Tildio Winery 2006 (about $15): I really liked this Sauvignon Blanc from Washington’s Columbia Valley because I thought I offered a nice alternative to some of the overly acidic New Zealand Sauv Blancs that literally slap you in the face. The wine’s acidity is certainly present and accounted for, but it’s more subtle than you […]
Six Prong Provides An Alternative to Overly Fruity Red Wines
One trend that I’m finding a bit troublesome with some Washington winemakers is the overemphasis they’re placing on the fruit flavors of their red wines. While fruit flavors in a wine are undoubtedly an important element of taste, there’s also the risk of having too much of a good thing. When this is the case […]
Second Label Stonecap Wines Makes an Awesome, Affordable Washington Syrah
Several wineries bottle their wines as something that’s referred to as a “second label.” A second label might showcase grapes from a separate vineyard but more commonly offers consumers a line of wines in a different price range – usually lower – than the winery’s primary label. You shouldn’t assume, however, that you’ll be sacrificing […]