Winter Fun: Food, Friends and Good Washington Red Wines
One of my favorite indoor winter activities is inviting over a group of friends and sharing a variety of red wines. The preparation is fairly simple – provide a few easy to make appetizers or cheeses, a sliced baguette or two and several choices of good red wines. Today I’d like to conclude my series […]
Warm Up This Winter With a Washington Red Wine
Wine preferences seem to change with the seasons and as we head towards the winter months most people invariably drink more red wines. This all makes perfect sense when you think about it. In the summer, a chilled bottle of, say, rosé or sauvignon blanc makes a terrific beverage on a hot day; but in […]
Wine Dinner Class at BTC
6:00 to 9:00 pm – Whatcom County Wine Dinner. Join Dan as he discusses some of the best wineries in Whatcom County. Then sample their wines along with a five course dinner prepared by BTC Chef Marc Eilberg. Click on the Wine Classes Page for more information.
Two Mountain Winery & Wineglass Cellars Typify Great Wines Coming From Rattlesnake Hills
Today I’d like to feature a few wines from wineries in Washington’s Rattlesnake Hills Appellation. Both are near the town of Zillah, located about 20 miles east of Yakima. Brothers Matthew and Patrick Rawn own and operate Two Mountain Winery, and it’s been fun to watch their wines improve over the last few years. Current […]
Washington Wines Go Great With Your Thanksgiving Dinner
If you haven’t made your wine selections for Thanksgiving dinner then now is the time to do it. To simplify your search, remember that Washington wines can easily provide you with the variety and versatility you’ll need to complement practically any traditional Thanksgiving food you can throw at them. For those who prefer dry, white […]