Taste of Washington – What worked and what didn’t
Below is a list of things that I thought worked well and didn’t at this year’s Taste of Washington. I enjoyed this year’s event as much if not more than any I have attended in Read more...
Taste of Washington
The Taste of Washington, which took place over last weekend, is Washington biggest wine event and includes representatives from over one third of the state’s 600+ wineries. Waking up the day after always reminds me Read more...
April Virtual Tasting – Columbia Crest 2006 Grand Estates Shiraz
Based on last month's reader survey, April's Virtual Tasting will be Columbia Crest’s 2006 Grand Estates Shiraz. The tasting will take place on Wednesday April 22nd.At over 1.7 million cases per year, Columbia Crest is Read more...
Focus: Gramercy Cellars
What follows is a Focus report on Gramercy Cellars. This report is available as a .pdf here.In a very short time, Gramercy Cellars has evolved from a start-up winery with its inaugural release in 2007 Read more...
Off-topic: Chateau Puy Arnaud Maurize 2004
Speaking of wines under $15, I would be remiss if I did not mention this exceptional value-priced Bordeaux I tried this evening. Côtes de Castillon is one of many appellations east of St-Emilion which share Read more...
Five Under Fifteen – March
Kiona, founded in 1972, is located on Red Mountain. The term Kiona is the Indian name for the region, translating to “brown hills.” How brown became red and hills became a mountain I will leave Read more...
Taste of Washington Tips
The Taste of Washington (TOW) is Washington's premier wine event. Split over two days - Saturday April 4th and Sunday April 5th - the event features a series of seminars on Saturday and the Grand Read more...
Mark Ryan Spring 2009 Releases
Mark Ryan McNeilly is a Woodinville, Washington winemaker who has developed a strong cult following. The winery is best known for big, powerful red wines, including two from famed Ciel de Cheval Vineyard – the Read more...
March Virtual Tasting – Magnificent Wine Company House Wine 2006
The March Virtual Tasting tonight is Magnificent Wine Co.'s House Wine 2006. Magnificent Wine Company is a venture of Charles Smith of K Vintners and Charles Smith Winery. The 2006 House Wine is a blend Read more...
Vote for April’s Virtual Tasting wine
The survey for April's Virtual Tasting is up. The contestants are:Charles Smith Boom Boom Syrah Ch. Ste. Michelle Riesling Columbia Crest Grand Estates Shiraz Hogue Cabernet SauvignonCharles Smith Kung Fu Girl RieslingIf anyone needs a Read more...
