Monthly Archives: June 2015
The End of an Era
Dear Wine Enthusiasts: As of today, the Bellingham Herald has discontinued my weekly wine column. But rest assured that I’ll continue to provide you with coverage of wines from Washington, the Pacific Northwest, and to a smaller extent, around the world, albeit in other and new venues…including Bellingham Alive and North Sound Life magazines. It’s […]
Boom in Washington Wineries Has Its Roots in a Handful of Groundbreakers
Follow this column with any regularity and you’ll know that I’ve always been a big proponent of Washington wines. This week I’ll take a look back at just how far the state’s wine industry has progressed over the past 15 years and next week, we’ll look forward to what you might expect in the near […]
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 […]