Mescolanza di Rosso Riserva is Yellow Hawk Cellar's reserve wine (Note: In the most recent vintage, the wine has been rebranded as "Solstice"). It is offered for a very reasonable $23, although it has recently been available at some Seattle area wine stores, such as West Seattle Cellars, for less. The wine has an exceptional Read more...
This is a rare find – a Washington Cabernet with some age on it that can not only be found on the shelves but can be found for less than twenty dollars. Wilridge Winery is located in residential Seattle in the neighborhood of Madrona. Recently, while in the neighborhood, I came upon tons of Cab Read more...
After a trip through the cellar I pulled out a couple roses I will open tomorrow that I thought I would put out there:McCrea Vin Rose NV $18Where: EsquinTrust Cab Franc Rose 2007 $16 (Note: Link opens .pdf)Where: EsquinThese wines are a bit more exotic than others I have mentioned so definitely call ahead if Read more...
A friend wrote last night asking for some additional white wine recommendations for Thanksgiving. In my initial post, I hadn't mentioned any Riesling which also goes well with Thanksgiving fare. A couple I would recommend that I have reviewed recently are:Arlington Road Cellars Imperium 2007 (or 2006)$13-26*Where: Esquin* Price has decreased at winery but may Read more...
In hard times, we continue the search for good, inexpensive wines…While Abbey Page is located in Oregon, the grapes for this chardonnay are sourced from the Columbia Valley. Chardonnay has never been one of my favorite varietals. However, I am always willing to give it a try, especially when it is unoaked as in this Read more...
Owner and winemaker Larry Krivoshein began making wine at his home in eastern Washington twenty years ago. His early wines were under the “Digger” label, a nod to his nickname from his days as a funeral director. Russell Creek Winery, named after a stream located by Krivoshein’s farm, was bonded in 1998. The winery is Read more...
This is not a drill soldier! November's Virtual Tasting will take place tonight. The wine is Russell Creek's Tributary Red 2006. If you would like to join us and are in Seattle, both Pete's Bellevue and Esquin had it in stock recently but make sure to call ahead if you are going to stop by Read more...
REMINDER: November’s virtual tasting will be Monday November 24th. Read more about it here. A summary of articles from November 15st to 21st on Washington wine. From around the country… Bryn Mawr and Haverford College’s Bi-College News writes about Thanksgiving wines with callouts to Ch. Ste. Michelle Riesling and Ice Wine from Vin du Lac. Read more...
REMINDER: This month's virtual tasting will take place on Monday November 24th. Read more about it here.Okay folks, Thanksgiving is right around the corner so its time for some holiday recommendations. Below are some wines you might want to consider. I used the following criteria: only light reds and whites were considered – definitely stay Read more...
Earlier this year, we welcomed the first print magazine dedicated exclusively to Washington wine – WINO. Now that WINO has six months or so under its belt, let’s take an extended look at how they are doing.WINO fills a clear void in writing about Washington and its wine. While the industry has exploded over the Read more...
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