Wines to ring out the old and in the new
REMINDER: The 2008 Reader Survey Wine of the Year poll closes when the ball drops at midnight!For New Year's Eve, I am going with the theme "...the year was 2003." I have a lot of Read more...
Last day for voting – 2008 Reader Survey Washington Wine of the Year
As 2008 comes to a close, so does our 2008 Reader Survey Washington Wine of the Year. You can read more about the finalists here. Polls close tomorrow at 12am when the ball drops whereupon Read more...
Gilbert Cellars and Nefarious Cellars 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Wahluke Slope
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…Finalists 2008 Reader Survey Wine of the Year
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...
William Church Bishop’s Blend 2006
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...
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...
