2007 Appears to Be Another Banner Year for Washington Wines
The future looks brighter than ever for the Washington wine industry. According to the Washington Wine Commission, 2007 was a record year for grape growers, with an estimated harvest of about 127,150 tons. This was an increase of six percent over the 2006 harvested tonnage. Of course, quantity doesn’t always assure quality, but every winemaker […]
What People Are Saying About Dan the Wine Guy…
Comments by students from some of Dan’s Wine Classes that have been taught at Bellingham Technical College: “Dan is a suberb instructor! He does not waste time; he is knowledgeable and friendly. This was a great class.” “Perfect intro wine class. The wine industry should clone this guy.” “Dan provides a ‘safe’ environment for all […]
Don’t Be Afraid to Give Wines Outside Your Price and Taste Preferences a Try
As we get ready to roll into 2008, let me offer a wine-related suggestion or two for the new year. Resolutions? No, but definitely a few things to keep in mind the next time you think about purchasing a bottle of wine. Don’t be intimidated by wines. If you can’t pronounce the name of a […]
Maryhill: Great Wines, Spectacular Destination
Warning: Wines from Maryhill Winery are not for the faint of heart. However, if you prefer your wines big and bold, with complex, massive fruit flavors then Maryhill will almost certainly have something to offer. Their red wines are also sometimes made with a fairly high alcohol content and a touch of residual sugar that […]
Riesling Makes A Comeback
Like clothing and hairstyles, wines seem to fall in and out of fashion. Pinot noir has been a popular choice as of late. A decade ago, merlot was the “in” wine to be drinking, and in the 80’s chardonnay was the undisputed favorite of any wine fashionista. Now it’s rieslings turn. Back in the 70’s, […]