Monthly Archives: October 2008

Wine Tasting at North Bellingham Golf Course

6:00 to 8:00 pm – Join Dan for a casual, informative evening of food and wine at North Bellingham Golf Course. You’ll get the opportunity to sample several international wines and nibble on light appetizers – all at the low cost of only $20 per person. Dan will give you his insights on the evening’s […]

Shiraz

Hardy’s Stamp of Australia 2006 (about $8): I served this along with a number of other international wines at a wine class and this was by far the group favorite. Spicy berry flavors abound, but you won’t find this to be one of those out of control Shiraz fruit bombs. The finish is fairly soft […]

Sauvignon Blanc

2008 Santa Rita 120 (about $8): Santa Rita does it again! This amazing Chilean white wine will leave you wanting more. All the classic components are here…lovely aroma, ample citrus and melon flavors and a sassy splash of acidity. Serve it chilled with a side of raw oysters, light seafood, or pasta with heavy cream […]

2008 Harvest for Washington Winemakers Looking Good So Far

2008 may very well go down as one of the most unpredictable growing seasons for Washington winemakers. Things got off to an incredibly slow start with a cooler than normal spring and the summer months were generally spotty, with on again/off again streaks of good weather. Then things turned downright ugly in Western Washington during […]