Wine Class at BTC
3:00 to 5:00 pm – Viognier & Malbec. Learn more about these two up and coming varietals that are becoming increasingly popular while tasting several samples of each. Click on the Wine Classes Page for more information.
Eagle Haven – Fun, Folksy, and Good Wines
A recent outing to Eagle Haven Winery, located on the North Cascades Highway about 4 miles east of Sedro Woolley, turned out to be much more fun than I anticipated. The tasting room is apparently quite popular with the local crowd, and in fact, a few of them dropped by for a glass of wine […]
Challenger Ridge Offers a Wide Range of Red and White Wines
Today I’d like to offer a few recommendations from Challenger Ridge Vineyard & Cellars. The winery and tasting room are located near Concrete and you’ll also find their wines at several Bellingham grocers and wine shops. One of the best things about Challenger Ridge wines is variety, with current releases that include a wide range […]
Traveling the North Cascades Highway? Be Sure to Visit Challenger Ridge Vineyard
If you like to venture out to wineries and do your tasting and purchasing at the source, Challenger Ridge Vineyard & Cellars hits the trifecta for Washington wine drinkers. With an experienced and knowledgeable winemaker, a full range of reasonably priced red and white wines, and a beautiful location in which to enjoy them, this […]
Education and Participation are Key When Introducing Your Young Adult to Wines
Your young adult child is about to turn 21 and you’d like to introduce them to the world of wine. It’s a big, sometimes scary world out there; full of terminology and techniques with plenty of opportunities for the occasional social misstep. If you’re uncertain on the best way to initiate your child about the […]