Horse Heaven Hills Appellation Features Big, Flavorful Wines
Like all other wine producing states, Washington’s grape growing regions are categorized into federally designated areas called American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) or appellations. What is an appellation? Quite simply, it’s an area with unique climatic, soil, and physical features that distinguish it from surrounding areas. The Horse Heaven Hills AVA is one of Washington’s newer […]
Summer is the Perfect Time to Reacquaint Yourself With a Versatile Rose
Rosé has to be near the top of the list of ideal summertime wines. Unfortunately, many of us (me included) don’t drink a lot of rosé outside the summer season, while some wine drinkers won’t even touch it at all. Perhaps it’s because of the bad connotation some feel that rosé still carries from the […]
Mount Baker Vineyards Has a Plethora of New Releases
I’ve got good news and bad news. The good news: Mount Baker Vineyards has a ton of new releases, and I’m pleased to say that they’re all really nice wines that deserve a try. The bad news is that there are so many new wines, I don’t have enough space to cover all of them […]
Wine Dinner Class at BTC
6:00 to 9:00 pm – Take a break from the summer heat by spending an evening with Dan and BTC Chef Marc Eilberg as they host a five-course dinner complemented by wines from Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills appellation. Click on the Wine Classes page for more information.
Easy Guidelines for Choosing a Summertime Wine
To me, the epitome of summertime in the Pacific Northwest is spending time outdoors with good friends, good food and nice glass of chilled wine. The Washington Wine Commission recommends using a “low alcohol, high acidity, low temperature” criterion when choosing a summer wine. Their recommendations for making a selection include: > Choose a wine […]