Lodmell, Tertulia Two Excellent Walla Walla-Based Wineries
This week and next week I’ll feature four Walla Walla wineries with some stellar current releases that should be on your “wines to try” list. First up is Lodmell Cellars, which features a tasting room inside the Marcus Whitman hotel in downtown Walla Walla. Winemaker Andrew Lodmell is a fourth generation resident whose family settled […]
Lullaby’s European Wines/Winemaker Highlight a Visit to Port Townsend
The winemaking career of Virginie Bourgue began in France and has worked its way in a rather circuitous fashion to its present location in Port Townsend. Originally from Provence, Bourgue lived and worked in Champagne for four years before coming to the United States in 2002. After a time at Chateau Ste. Michelle and then […]
For Grilling Season: Try These Tips and Wines to Serve With Grilled Foods
Is there an official start to the outdoor grilling season? For some, it usually coincides with Memorial Day weekend; for others, the first day to hit 70 degrees or so usually seems about right. Or, if you’re like me, you’ve already had the grill going for several weeks. Whatever your time frame, I always feel […]
Red Wine Blends
2010 Bombing Range Red (about $16) – This wine features a cool, fighter plane label with pretty bold stuff inside the bottle to match. This combination of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Mourvedre opens with a slightly smoky/spicy aroma along with some raspberry accents. On the palate, there are plenty of cherry and berry […]
Pinot Grigio
Double Blind 2013 (about $15) – This Italian Pinot Grigio falls squarely in the medium-bodied white wine category, so if you don’t like your pinots too lean or too heavy-handed this wine will make an excellent choice. Green melon, lemon/lime and Granny Smith apple flavors fill the glass, with a borderline creamy note to the […]