Petit Sirah Offers Red Wine Drinkers a Big, Full-Bodied Wine
Dark, intense, brooding…what could be the synopsis of a good mystery novel is also a perfect description of today’s wine, petite sirah. Once used primarily for blending purposes, the petit sirah grape has earned an increasingly loyal following as a stand alone varietal. With its full-body, full-flavors, and high acid and tannin characteristics, this wine […]
Washington Wineries Branch Out Into New Stand-Alone Varietals
If you think Washington wineries are essentially producing only chardonnay and riesling for white wines and cabernet, merlot and syrah for reds, I’m guessing you haven’t been shopping for wines lately. Washington wineries have been venturing out into several other varietals as of late; some you’re probably familiar with, others may be entirely new to […]
Help Plant a Tree While Enjoying Trinity Oaks Wines
I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that Bellinghamsters tend to be a bit more environmentally conscious than the average American. Admit it, you bring in your own shopping bags or choose paper over plastic at the grocery store, and you cringe at the thought of someone throwing away a bottle rather than recycling […]