Broaden Your Wine Tasting Horizons With Choices From Europe, South Africa
I’ve always tried to use my column as an opportunity to feature Washington wines and, rest assured, I’ll to continue to do so. But it’s also a good idea to let down your provincial guard once in a while and venture out into the rest of the world of wine. As we start off the […]
Winter Wine Dinner at 9 Restaurant
January 25, 2014 – Dan will be moderating a five-course dinner featuring wines from Walla Walla’s Forgeron Cellars. Each course will be prepared by Executive Chef Nick Moss and paired with a current Forgeron release. Wines to be served include a 2012 Ambiance (white wine blend), 2011 Zinfandel, 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, plus two additional wines. […]
Sparkling Wines Offer Crowd-Pleasing Choices
It’s New Year’s Eve and that means it’s time to talk Champagne and sparkling wines. For those of you who heeded my advice at this time last year and started enjoying sparkling wine year-round, good for you! For the rest of you who didn’t touch the stuff except at your cousin’s wedding in June and […]
A Look Back at 2013 and What to Expect From Washington Winemakers
I’m down to my final two columns of 2013. So I ask myself, “Do I feature sparkling wines and Champagne the week before New Year’s or wait until New Year’s Eve?” Then I remember this is Bellingham and nobody plans for New Year’s until a day or two beforehand. That settles it…year in review this […]
It’s the Holiday Season…Splurge a Little!
It’s the holiday season and that puts many of us in a mood to splurge. When buying wines the definition of splurge, of course, is relative to your income level and, perhaps, to your sense of adventure. But it’s the holidays, and what better time to cut loose and push the boundaries of your normal […]