Here are two 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon from the Wahluke Slope AVA (pronounced WAH-luke). This AVA, authorized in 2006, is located just north of the Yakima valley. At present only two wineries operate within its boundaries Read more...
Voting continues on our finalists for 2008 Reader Survey Wine of the Year. Shortly I will be posting my notes on the 2005 Gilbert Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, the only wine on the finalists list that Read more...
The 2006 William Church Bishop’s Blend was the top vote getter in the first heat of 27 wines nominated for 2008 Reader Survey Wine of the Year (Note: As this wine is not yet released, Read more...
When it comes to sparkling wine, I stick to the French. However, there are some Washington sparkling wines out there. Here are two of the higher end ones from Domaine Ste. Michelle and Mountain Dome. Read more...
Well, I ended up opening the Cougar Crest Anniversary Cuvee 2003 for Christmas. Somehow I couldn't bring myself to drink a bottle of plonk for the holidays. I can't say that I had fully recovered Read more...
Okay you Christmas celebraters, the day is almost upon us. I am interested in hearing what wines people are planning to open for the holiday. Personally, I have a bottle of 2003 Saviah Une Vallee Read more...
Okay folks, I have launched a survey of the finalists for the 2008 Reader Survey Wine of the Year.By the powers invested in me, I have made several executive decisions. First, I have removed two Read more...
The first heat of the 2008 Reader Survey Wine of the Year is complete. First let me say I was impressed by the diversity of the entries. This is a statement on just how much Read more...
Long time readers of this blog will note that this is my first off-topic post.For the last nine hundred and eleven days, Michael Sullivan, my brother, has swum in Lake Washington every day without fail. Read more...
A summary of articles from December 15th to 21st on Washington wine.In my featured article this week, Terry Christiani fom Famous and Non-famous Strangers writes a compelling article about wine’s carbon footprint and what you Read more...
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