Category Archives: Red Wines
Pair of Spokane Boutique Wineries Focus on Red Wines
During a trip to Spokane in April I had the opportunity to visit a couple of smaller, “boutique” wineries; boutique being defined as those with annual production of around 1,000 cases or less. First up is Nodland Cellars, where winemaker Tim Nodland (pictured at left) has taken a checkered career path from 1980’s big-haired rocker […]
Barbequing? Don’t Forget the Red Wines!
The Memorial Day holiday is coming up this weekend…really. For many, it’s the unofficial start of barbequing season, although, if you’re like me, you’ve probably jumped the gun and been cooking outdoors on the grill for weeks. No matter what your time frame, having a good selection of red wines on hand to pair with […]
Thurston Wolfe Releases Full Slate of Quality 2012 Vintage Reds
Many of Washington’s 2012 vintage red wines are currently in release or just starting to hit the market. After the challenging, cooler-than-usual 2010 and 2011 vintages, winemakers had a much more “normal” year with 2012. For consumers, the reward has been some truly stellar, full-bodied and flavorful red wines. Nowhere is this more evident than […]
Buying Local? Northwest Washington Wineries Have You Covered
If you prefer your food and beverages produced closer to home, our regional and local-area wineries have plenty to offer. Whatcom, Skagit, Island, and San Juan counties boast many award-winning wineries that source their grapes from either estate vineyards or those located in Eastern Washington. These grapes are made into wines at local production facilities […]
Go To Red Mountain for Terrific Red Wines
Looking for some good red wines to serve this holiday season? Be sure to consider Washington’s Red Mountain Appellation, which has plenty to offer in terms of varietals and body styles at price points to suit most any budget. Red Mountain is just a 20-minute drive west of Richland in the Tri-Cities and it’s now […]