Don’t Assume That Red Wine You Bought Will Automatically Pair With Chocolate
Valentine’s Day is Saturday and I’m guessing that many of you are still mulling about a list of possibilities on what do to with your special someone. For those of us lacking in creativity, the tried-and-true ways to celebrate the day usually seem to work best. Dinner out with a bottle of something sparkling? A […]
Yakima Offers Top-Tier Wines with Inaugural “Secret Crush” Event
Yakima, WA — (Jan. 2015) What could be more romantic than a Valentine date night featuring your special someone, 40 top rated wines from the Valley, delicious bites to pair with the wine AND a weekend tour of Red Wines and Chocolate? This year you can complement your Red Wine & Chocolate event weekend with […]
Maryhill Evolves Into More Than Just a Destination Winery
There’s a lot to like about Maryhill Winery: a tasting room facility on the Columbia Gorge with some of the most spectacular views of any winery I’ve visited; an on-site, 4,000-seat amphitheater for outdoor concerts; and a huge portfolio of wines that’s certain to satisfy virtually any taste preference or budget. In 2007 I wrote, […]
Washington Wines: Big on Quality and Variety
Last week I ventured outside the state to feature several international wine recommendations for you to consider. Today we return to Washington, with a number of terrific wines that are equally certain to please. As I tasted these wines, it struck me how diverse Washington has become in the number of varietals we now produce. […]
Explore International Wines from New and Old World Sources
The focus of my column has always been on Washington wine – and with good reason. Our state produces all the essentials a wine enthusiast could ask for: white wines ranging from crisp, vibrant riesling to full-bodied chardonnay and a wide array of red wines from velvety merlot to big, bold cabernet sauvignon. But even […]