Ultra-High Priced Wines: Are They Worth It?
Would you spend $100 for a bottle of wine? My guess is that most people would consider it pure insanity to pay a triple digit price for any wine, no matter how good. But even if you felt you’d never pay that much yourself, wouldn’t you still be just a little curious to try one? […]
Wine Dinner Class at BTC
6:00 to 9:00 pm – Italian Wine Dinner. Dan and BTC Chef and Food Service Director Marc Eilberg join forces again to offer a five-course dinner featuring Italian cuisine and wines. Click on the Wine Classes Page for more information.
Washington Wine Growers Continue to Produce New Varietals
Grape growers throughout Washington State continue to branch out by producing more and different wine-producing varietals. This is great news for local consumers because it means we have more choices in terms of wine styles, tastes, flavors, and prices. The Washington Wine Commission reports that the number of white wine varietals grown in the state […]
Sauvignon Blanc is “Springtime in a Glass”
I don’t know about you, but this is the time of year, quite frankly, where I find the weather to be downright depressing. Sometimes I feel that if there’s one more forecast of a gray, drizzly day I’m going to drop everything and book the next flight to Hawaii. But spring is right around the […]
Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival
February 25 thru March 2 marks a week-long celebration of the world of wines in Vancouver BC. There are a number of seminars, lunches and tastings that will feature over 1600 wines from 16 countries. For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.playhousewinefest.com.