Washington Sparkling Wines
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...
Christmas wine
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...
Christmas wines – What are you planning to open to celebrate the holidays?
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...
Finalists – 2008 Reader Survey Wine of the Year
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...
2008 Reader Survey of Washington Wine of the Year – First Heat Results
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...
Off-topic: Lake Washington swim streak ends at 911 days
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...
Washington Wine Round-up – December 14th to 21st
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...
Retrospective – 2002 Washington Cabernet from Reininger, Cougar Crest, and Sandhill
Reininger Winery is located on the way in to Walla Walla. The winery was founded in 1997 by Chuck Reininger, a Walla Walla native. The Reininger brand focuses on Walla Walla fruit whereas their second Read more...
As cabin fever grips western Washington, the 2008 Reader Survey Wine of the Year counts down
As the snow continues to fall, the 2008 Reader Survey Wine of the Year continues until Monday at 6pm. After this we will have a run-off with the top three wines.With 160 votes in, the Read more...
Stocking Stuffers – Holiday Suggestions Part IV
The stockings are hung by the chimney with care…Now you just have to decide what to put in them. Here are a few ideas. For those times when the wine makes a leap for freedom, Read more...
