The Prisoner Wine Company 2017 Saldo Zinfandel (about $30) – Zinfandel can have that “bull in a china shop” persona when it’s made in a high-fruit, high-alcohol style. But this selection from the St. Helena, California, winery will dispel those preconceived notions by convincing you that Zin is quite capable of taking on an air […]

Montenero Winery 2015 Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG (about $25) – This up-and-coming Italian wine region is producing some terrific Sangioveses that make excellent choices to pair with your meal. Bold and complex, with great finishing acidity, this wine features both brighter fruit flavors of red currant and cranberry, as well as darker undertones of black cherry […]

Here are a few recommendations of Prosecco and Port that make excellent choices during the holiday season. But don’t stop there; they can be enjoyed any time of year…and at prices that make them budget-friendly, highly affordable wines. Masottina Prosecco di Treviso Non-Vintage Brut (about $15) – From Italy’s Veneto region comes this lovely little […]

Dan is pleased to announced that he’ll be moderating a series of three wine dinners at North Bellingham Golf Course’s 9Restaurant during the fall and winter months. This season’s dinners include: October 19, 2019 – Bodega Garzon, featuring Mele Sosa, Brand Ambassador December 7, 2019 – Townshend Cellars, featuring Brendon Townshend January 25, 2020 – […]

THE premiere food and wine event in Northwest Washington is just around the corner! The fourth annual Bellingham Northwest Wine Festival is set for August 10, 2019 at the Four Points by Sheraton Grand Ballroom from 6 to 10 pm. Nearly 60 Northwest wineries will be pouring over 200 wines at this not-to-be-missed event! There […]