Probably one of the biggest wine and food events held in the State of Washington, featuring dozens of wineries & restaurants and informative seminars. Go to www.tastewashington.org for event information and ticket purchases.

February 27 thru March 5, 2006 This is a week-long series of seminars, social functions, lunches, dinners and wine tastings at various venues in Vancouver, British Columbia. I always attend the International Wine Tasting – which takes place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening (March 2, 3 and 4) – because it features so many […]

2:00 to 4:30 pm – Beginning Wine Tasting. The perfect class for those just getting started with wines. The format will be relaxed, yet informative, with plenty of wines to sample. No wine snob attitudes permitted! Click on the Wine Classes Page for more information.

Fairview 2004 (about $18): This wine from South Africa really impressed me with its multi-tiered flavors of pear, dried apricot and hints of orange and citrus. It should pair well with a wide variety of lighter seafood and shellfish dishes. Available at Compass Wines in Anacortes and the Purple Smile in Bellingham. Domaine Astruc 2004 […]

I’ll be hosting a wine tasting event at the Zephyr Bistro on Bellwether Way in Bellingham from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Included in the tasting will be a selection of gold medal winners from this years Tri-Cities Wine Festival. Cost will be $10 per person.