Monthly Archives: September 2019
Wine Judging Requires Swirling, Sniffing, and Tasting Your Way Through a Lot of Wine
This article originally appeared in the October, 2019 issue of Bellingham Alive Magazine Tell someone you’re taking part in a wine judging and you’re likely to hear how “lucky” you are. Drinking all of those wines has to be fun, right? Certainly there’s an element of enjoyment to the process; and most judges would probably […]
Washington Wine of the Week – Selections for Summer, 2019
For the week ending September 15, 2019: Chehalem 2018 INOX Chardonnay – This week we head south into Oregon’s Willamette Valley for a Chardonnay that’s simply too good to ignore. Despite it’s stainless steel upbringing, this is a wine with considerable depth, character and flavor. The lemon/citrus core is surrounded with a lovely, creamy texture, […]
Is Washington the Most Underrated Wine Region in the World?
A recent article in Forbes magazine asked the question. For Washington wine enthusiasts, the answer is an emphatic YES! Click on the link below to go to the article…and enjoy! https://www.forbes.com/sites/ambergibson/2019/08/22/is-washington-the-most-underrated-wine-region-in-the-world/#85ad0f443a27
Leftover Wine Makes a Great Add-in Cooking Ingredient
This article originally appeared in the September, 2019 issue of Bellingham Alive Magazine Cooking with wine is an excellent way to add flavor and character to your food. It’s also a great way to use up those half-empty bottles of wine that sit on your kitchen counter or in your refrigerator for weeks on end. […]