Tom Davis and Tracey DeGraff of Glacial Lake Missoula Wine Co. in Blaine always seem to be on the cutting edge of creative and innovative wines, but I’d care to wager that they’ve really outdone themselves this time. Their three stylishly labeled newest releases (each priced at $25), along with one previously released wine, are […]

I spent a bit of time with Javier Alfonso, owner/winemaker of Pomum Cellars, at this year’s Taste Washington event in March and his wines seemed to strike a chord with me. But I’ll be honest with you. I tried them towards the end of the event, when one is often suspended somewhere between a state […]

Walla Walla is one of my favorite Washington wine-related destinations and I try to travel there once a year for a visit. But in spite of the nice (and usually drier) change of scenery, the six hour-plus drive can be a sticking point. There are also accommodations, meals, and fuel costs to add to the […]

I’ve followed the evolution of Dakota Creek Winery in Blaine almost since day one and it’s been a most rewarding experience. Husband and wife winemaker/owners Ken and Jill Peck have carved out a niche among Whatcom County wine enthusiasts by producing solid wines sourced from Eastern Washington’s Rattlesnake Hills Appellation. Their fan base appears to […]

Last month’s Taste Washington event in Seattle proved to be a food and wine lover’s dream, as over one-fourth of the state’s nearly 800 wineries and scores of regional restaurants were assembled under one roof. One of the things I enjoy about this event is that there is no judging, no competition or no lengthy […]