Argentina’s Mendoza Region Ideal For Growing Grapes
Think back about 15 to 20 years ago to the wine section of your local grocer (or wine shop, if it even existed). Sure, there were domestic wines from Washington and California and most likely a pretty decent selection of wines from Europe. Outside of that, there was probably little or nothing. But times have […]
Wine Class at BTC
2:00 to 5:00 pm – Pairing Food With Wine. Explore the basic elements of taste for food and wine and take the guesswork out of your wine purchases when planning for meals, dinners out, or social occasions. Click on the Wine Classes Page for more information.
Sangiovese Makes For a Great “Food Wine”
This week we continue our look at sangiovese, the primary grape used in wines from the Chianti region of Italy. Sangiovese tends to be a bit on the acidic side, which is not necessarily a bad thing, because this allows the wine to hold its own against a wide variety of foods. A prime example […]
Taste Washington
Over 200 Washington winemakers will be showcased at this amazing event at Qwest Field Events Center in Seattle. The tasting also includes an incredible selection of food samples from area restaurants and will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Total cost is $85, and for an additional $40, you earn admission to the VIP […]
Strict Rules Help to Maintain Chianti’s Authenticity
When you think of Chianti what comes to mind? An Italian dinner of spaghetti and meatballs? A cheap red wine in a straw-covered bottle? A side order of fava beans a la Hannibal Lecter? What’s interesting to note about Chianti is that many Americans mistakenly think they’re drinking a wine from the Chianti grape (which […]