Wine Tasting at Zephyr Bistro
5:00 to 10:00 pm – I’ll be hosting a wine tasting at Bellingham’s Zephyr Bistro on Bellwether Way. I’ll be available to chat about my recent trip to Eastern British Columbia and Washington’s Walla Walla Valley and we’ll sample a number of wines from some select, smaller Walla Walla wineries. This should be a really […]
Wineries Abound in Beautiful Eastern British Columbia
Last month I spent a few days traveling through the Okanagan Valley in Eastern British Columbia. An agricultural and geographic gem, the valley is lined by jagged cliffs dotted with pine trees and filled with a number of crystal blue lakes, dozens of farms, fresh fruit and produce stands and wineries – lots of wineries. […]
Italy Offers Wide Variety of Wine Styles and Flavors
Earlier this month I attended a wine tasting at the Zephyr Bistro in Bellingham that featured several wines from Italy. What impressed me most about the tasting was the wide array of styles and flavors that were offered; there was literally something to suit everyone’s tastes. Here are my notes on some of the wines […]
Scenic Lummi Island Offers Wine Tasting Options
As a Bellingham resident, one of the things I enjoy about visiting nearby Lummi Island is that it takes just a short drive and a 10-minute ferry ride before I feel like I’m at a peaceful, secluded getaway with peerless views of Mount Baker, the San Juans and the Gulf Islands. To top it off, […]
Ron Coleman Makes Tamarack Cellars a Great Place for Wine
One of the best things about writing wine reviews – apart from getting to sample some really good wines – is meeting people in the wine industry. Such was the case when Ron Coleman, owner/winemaker from Walla Walla’s Tamarack Cellars, was in Bellingham last month at Purple Smile Wines for a wine tasting featuring several […]