Shiraz
Hardy’s Stamp of Australia 2006 (about $8): I served this along with a number of other international wines at a wine class and this was by far the group favorite. Spicy berry flavors abound, but you won’t find this to be one of those out of control Shiraz fruit bombs. The finish is fairly soft […]
Sauvignon Blanc
2008 Santa Rita 120 (about $8): Santa Rita does it again! This amazing Chilean white wine will leave you wanting more. All the classic components are here…lovely aroma, ample citrus and melon flavors and a sassy splash of acidity. Serve it chilled with a side of raw oysters, light seafood, or pasta with heavy cream […]
2008 Harvest for Washington Winemakers Looking Good So Far
2008 may very well go down as one of the most unpredictable growing seasons for Washington winemakers. Things got off to an incredibly slow start with a cooler than normal spring and the summer months were generally spotty, with on again/off again streaks of good weather. Then things turned downright ugly in Western Washington during […]
Larger Bottles – Great for Parties, But Be Wary of Quality
A standard 750 milliliter bottle holds slightly more than 25 ounces. Double that to 50 ounces and divide it by, say, 5 ounces, which is a pretty decent pour for a single glass of wine. That gives you about 10 glasses of wine per 1.5 liter bottle – far too much for two people to […]
Three Great Wines for Specific Soup Selections
With the fall season upon us, I suspect that we’ll be eating more soups at mealtime as we begin to move indoors. When you do, remember to consider a nice wine to accompany the soup and help maximize your enjoyment of this great food/wine combination. Pairing wine with soup is relatively easy if you remember […]