Taste Washington
Taste Washington returns to Seattle March 26 to 29 with a number of wine-related events and seminars including the two-day Grand Tasting extravaganza at CenturyLink Field Events Center. General admission tickets to the Grand Tasting get you in the door from 2 to 5 pm for $90 for a single day, $140 for both days. […]
Washington Producing Some Superb Rhone Valley Varietals
Last month I covered several of the more popular Rhône varietals that have found their way into Washington vineyards. Since then, I’ve been on a self-imposed mission to search out, taste, and come up with some specific recommendations of wines produced from these varietals that I think you’ll enjoy. The only problem I encountered: narrowing […]
Highly Decorated Yakima Valley Wines Showcased at “Secret Crush” Event
The Yakima Valley has a long history of award-winning wines and critically acclaimed vineyards. In addition, it is the state’s oldest American Viticultural Area (recognized in 1983) and its vineyards supply over half of Washington’s total wine production. On February 13 I participated in an evening of food and wine tasting at Yakima’s historic Capitol […]
Buying Local? Northwest Washington Wineries Have You Covered
If you prefer your food and beverages produced closer to home, our regional and local-area wineries have plenty to offer. Whatcom, Skagit, Island, and San Juan counties boast many award-winning wineries that source their grapes from either estate vineyards or those located in Eastern Washington. These grapes are made into wines at local production facilities […]
Rhone Varietals Increasingly Popular With Washington Wineries
Rhône varietals have certainly found their niche among Washington wineries and wine enthusiasts. Once produced in scant quantities and used primarily for blending purposes, they’ve shown an increasing presence in the market, especially as stand-alone products. So what exactly is a Rhône varietal? It’s one of 22 grapes designated for wine production within France’s Rhône […]