Six Prong Provides An Alternative to Overly Fruity Red Wines
One trend that I’m finding a bit troublesome with some Washington winemakers is the overemphasis they’re placing on the fruit flavors of their red wines. While fruit flavors in a wine are undoubtedly an important element of taste, there’s also the risk of having too much of a good thing. When this is the case […]
Income Tax Blues? Here are Some Ultra-Low Priced Bargain Wines
If you’re worried that the looming income tax deadline will find you dipping into your bank account, don’t panic. Take a deep breath, file your return and then go treat yourself to a reasonably priced bottle of wine. I’ve done the research for you, so there’s no need to spend any time sifting through recommendations, […]
Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival
One of the biggest events of its kind with over 1,500 wines scheduled to be served. The International Festival Tasting, which runs from 7:00 to 10:00 pm March 29, 30 and 31 at the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre, is the highlight of a week-long extravaganza of wine tastings, dinners and seminars running from March […]
Not All Wine Competitions Are Created Equal
It’s no secret why winemakers enter competitions. Besides seeing how they match up with other wineries, the luxury of stamping a bottle with a gold medal or a 90+ score can catch a consumer’s eye and boost sales without having to say another word. But which competitions winemakers choose – and there are plenty available […]
Pinot Blanc a Nice Alternative to Chardonnay
If you’ve never tried pinot blanc why not consider giving it a taste? It’s generally a medium to full bodied white wine with high acidity and flavor characteristics that range from citrus to apple to vanilla. The grape is grown in France, Germany, Austria and Italy (where it’s referred to as pinot bianco) and to […]