Sauvignon Blanc
Tildio Winery 2006 (about $15): I really liked this Sauvignon Blanc from Washington’s Columbia Valley because I thought I offered a nice alternative to some of the overly acidic New Zealand Sauv Blancs that literally slap you in the face. The wine’s acidity is certainly present and accounted for, but it’s more subtle than you […]
Merlot
Santa Rita 2005 (about $7): Here’s a great bargain from Chile that will stand up to many Merlots at twice the price. Pleasant aromas of strawberry and vanilla are followed by generous flavors of plum and dark berry. The tannins are noticeable but delicate and the finish is capped by touches of sweet oak. Quite […]
Wine Class at BTC
2:00 to 4:30 pm – Beginning Wine Tasting. The perfect class for those just getting started with wines. The format will be relaxed, yet informative, with plenty of wines to sample. No wine snob attitudes permitted! Click on the Wine Classes Page for more information.
Kelly’s Revenge Provides Good Choices for Those on a Budget
Kelly’s Revenge is a brand new series of wines from Australia that have just been released. The wines aren’t completely over the top, but for those who want decent wines for under $10 – and trust me, there are a lot of bad ones in this category – I think you’ll find them to be […]
Willow Crest, Lost River Offer Food-Friendly Northwest Wines
Last week I talked about the tendency of some Washington winemakers to overemphasize the fruit component of their wines, making them more difficult to pair with food. Then I decided to go on a self-imposed mission to find a few wines that buck the trend; a research project of sorts that I’d highly recommend to […]