For the past four years I’ve published an annual list of my favorite wines based on those I’ve sampled here from the year gone by. Below is a look back at some of my favorites from 2011 (see the 2010 list here, 2009 here, and 2008 here). This list was compiled in the following manner. Read more...
Today’s Fresh Sheet – new and recent releases – includes wines from Pamplin Family Winery, JB Neufeld, Nefarious Cellars, Covington Cellars, and Lobo Hills. Read more…
January’s Virtual Tasting is tonight from 7-8pm Pacific. Read about how to participate here.The incidence of cork taint has been variously reported to be as little as 0.7% and as much as 10%. However, for most retailers, distributors, and wineries, it often appears to be a non-issue for one simple reason. Consumers rarely return corked Read more...
January’s Virtual Tasting is Thursday January 26th from 7-8pm Pacific. Read about how to participate here.In tough times, we continue the search for good, inexpensive wines.We start off today with three wines from Forgeron Cellars’ Blacksmith label. The goal of Blacksmith is to focus on wines that provide both quality and value. In this, winemaker Read more...
As I wrote earlier this month, I have changed my rating system from a home grown, five point system to a traditional five star system. Please note that these ratings will be displayed in subsequent posts as follows: (Exceptional) (Excellent) (Good) (Decent) (Not recommended/Flawed)Read additional details about the rating system here.
A round-up of stories on Washington wine from January 15th to 21st. Read previous round-ups here.From around the world…Edmonton Journal writes about the Kung Fu Girl Riesling (look at that Canadian tariff!).From around the country…Shanken News Daily writes that Southern will buy Odom’s stake in distribution venture.The Chicago Tribune writes about how to pair wine, Read more...
One of the sadder stories in Washington wine from 2011 was the closing of Kennewick’s Picazo 7 Seventeen restaurant. However, to many, it seemed unlikely that owner Chef Frank Magaña would be gone for long. Indeed, earlier this week Magaña announced the opening of Chef Magaña Catering. Read more…
A round-up of stories on Washington wine from January 8th to 14th 2012. Read previous round-ups here.From around the country (and abundance of love this week)…Wines and Vines writes about Olympia trying to cut wine red tape.CNN writes about the best wines to have with a grilled cheese with a callout to Washington riesling.The Fort Read more...
The January/February 2012 issue of Edible Seattle contains an article I wrote on EFESTĒ's Brennon Leighton. Check it out on newsstands now. See a directory of locations to find a copy here.Enjoy!
January's Virtual Tasting wine will be the Januik Winery Red Wine Columbia Valley 2008. This wine retails for $18 and is widely available. The tasting will take place Thursday January 26th from 7-8pm Pacific.What you need to do to participate is:1. Buy this month’s wine from a local retailer or from the winery.2. Tweet your Read more...
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