StarSail Cruises Combines San Juan Islands Tour with Winery Visits
Imagine cruising the San Juan Islands on a beautiful summers day while enjoying a glass of wine and stopping along the way to visit wineries in and around the islands. Thanks to StarSail Cruises, a Redmond-based charter company, you can make this dreamlike scenario a reality. On June 22, wine lovers can depart from Bellingham […]
Wine Class at BTC
2:30 to 4:30 pm – Wines From Down Under. Sample and learn about wines from Australia and New Zealand. Click on the Wine Classes Page for more information.
Great Cabernets Coming from Washington State
Washington State continues to produce some truly amazing Cabernet Sauvignon. The grape may still trail Merlot in terms of red wine production, but there’s no denying that Washington Cabernets have earned their place as some of the best in the world. The quality of Cabernet is due in no small part to the ideal growing […]
Zinfandel
Rosenblum Paso Robles 2004 (about $20): Another gorgeous California Zin surrounded with gobs of cherry, ultra-dark plum and blackberry flavors. There’s also plenty of spice on the finish along with just enough tannins to give the wine a bit of structure. Outstanding!
Confessions of a Wine Columnist
I admit it. Sometimes I refer to wine reviews from other critics when I’m trying to come up with an extraordinary word to describe a wine. I don’t think of this as a bad thing and equate it with referring to a thesaurus when I’m looking for just the right word. But please stop me […]