Monthly Archives: October 2016
In Memoriam: Scott Pontin
- Posted by Dan Radil
- Posted on October 27, 2016
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Scott Pontin passed away suddenly on September 26, 2016. Scott was a business operator and owner of Pontin del Roza Winery in Prosser. I met Scott at the very first wine festival I attended in the Tri-Cities in 1985. At the time, there were only a handful of wineries in the entire state, and the […]
Big, Full-Bodied California Chardonnay Delivers Plenty for the Price
- Posted by Dan Radil
- Posted on October 21, 2016
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Harken Wines 2014 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay (about $15) – If you enjoy a big, bold Chardonnay with plenty of flavor and full-bodied characteristics, this current release from Harken Wines in California will most certainly deliver the goods. Ripe Golden Delicious apple and pear dominate the fruit flavor profile, with a creamy, round, lingering finish with […]
Wine Dinner Series
- Posted by Dan Radil
- Posted on October 15, 2016
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Dan will be moderating a three-part wine dinner series at North Bellingham Golf Course’s 9Restaurant this fall and winter. Executive Chef Nick Moss will prepare a five-course dinner at each event, with all courses designed around a perfectly paired wine selection. The impressive lineup will include the following: November 5, 2016 – Hahn Family Wines […]
Wine Tasting Event at Dynasty Cellars
- Posted by Dan Radil
- Posted on October 14, 2016
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October 29, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm – Dan will moderate an afternoon of good food and wine at Bellingham’s Dynasty Cellars, located at 2169 E. Bakerview Road. Four wines will be served, each with a perfectly paired appetizer prepared by 9Restaurant Executive Chef, Nick Moss. Reservations are required and can be made by […]
There are Plenty of Wines to be Thankful for When Serving a Harvest Dinner
- Posted by Dan Radil
- Posted on October 7, 2016
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This article originally appeared in the October/November, 2016 issue of Bellingham Alive magazine The fall and harvest season is upon us, Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and big, indoor feasts will soon be the order of the day. Trying to pull off a near-flawless menu, especially while coping with family and out-of-town guests, can […]
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