Whatcom County Wineries Have You Covered With Red, White Choices
Are you ready for the holidays and red wine season? Look no further than Whatcom County for plenty of good red wine choices…and white wines as well. We’re fortunate to have a number of talented winemakers that source their grapes from vineyards across the state and then produce the wines here at home. Nearly all […]
2014: Another Good Year for Washington Varietals and Boutique Wineries
As we move into December and begin winding down on 2014, here’s a quick look ahead before we take a look back. Today and over the next three weeks, I’ll feature primarily red wines as we move into the heart of what I refer to as “red wine season.” Included will be some special splurge […]
Guidelines for Serving Wines at Thanksgiving That Will Keep the Holiday Stress-Free
Serving wines with Thanksgiving dinner? Just follow a few simple guidelines and the selection process can be as stress-free as opening a can of cranberry jelly. First and foremost, offer variety. I harp on this every year, but you can hardly go wrong if you use this as a starting point. With a variety of […]
Bertelsen Winery Now Open in Skagit County
If you travel the Interstate 5 corridor with any regularity you probably observed the “Coming Soon” sign for Bertelsen Winery at the Starbird Road exit near the top of Conway Hill for the past couple of years. That sign was changed to “Now Open” in April, giving long-awaiting wineophiles in Skagit and nearby Whatcom County […]
McKinley Springs: Great Vineyard, Great Wines
Designating the vineyard source for a wine – a practice that was once virtually unheard of – has become an increasingly important part of the wine label. As Washington wine production has increased, so has the knowledge and sophistication level of the wine consumer. Not content to know only what they’re drinking, they want access […]