Thurston Wolfe Releases Full Slate of Quality 2012 Vintage Reds
Many of Washington’s 2012 vintage red wines are currently in release or just starting to hit the market. After the challenging, cooler-than-usual 2010 and 2011 vintages, winemakers had a much more “normal” year with 2012. For consumers, the reward has been some truly stellar, full-bodied and flavorful red wines. Nowhere is this more evident than […]
Taste Washington
Taste Washington returns to Seattle March 26 to 29 with a number of wine-related events and seminars including the two-day Grand Tasting extravaganza at CenturyLink Field Events Center. General admission tickets to the Grand Tasting get you in the door from 2 to 5 pm for $90 for a single day, $140 for both days. […]
Washington Producing Some Superb Rhone Valley Varietals
Last month I covered several of the more popular Rhône varietals that have found their way into Washington vineyards. Since then, I’ve been on a self-imposed mission to search out, taste, and come up with some specific recommendations of wines produced from these varietals that I think you’ll enjoy. The only problem I encountered: narrowing […]
Highly Decorated Yakima Valley Wines Showcased at “Secret Crush” Event
The Yakima Valley has a long history of award-winning wines and critically acclaimed vineyards. In addition, it is the state’s oldest American Viticultural Area (recognized in 1983) and its vineyards supply over half of Washington’s total wine production. On February 13 I participated in an evening of food and wine tasting at Yakima’s historic Capitol […]
Buying Local? Northwest Washington Wineries Have You Covered
If you prefer your food and beverages produced closer to home, our regional and local-area wineries have plenty to offer. Whatcom, Skagit, Island, and San Juan counties boast many award-winning wineries that source their grapes from either estate vineyards or those located in Eastern Washington. These grapes are made into wines at local production facilities […]