The Value of a Penny
At a recent commercial wine tasting, a friend noticed the person who was pouring the wine putting a penny in the decanter. Never having seen this before, I did some research. There is an interesting Read more...
Brian Carter Cellars 2006 Abracadabra and 2005 Byzance
Summary: Brian Carter Cellars, located in Woodinville, Washington, makes a number of wines that are completely unique in the state. Carter is known for his exceptional blending skills. The winery makes a Super Tuscan, a Read more...
Five Under Fifteen – September
Each month I review five wines in the so called “value” category of fifteen dollars or under. The first two wines this month are from Lone Canary, a Spokane, Washington winery. Lone Canary released their Read more...
September Virtual Tasting – Tamarack Firehouse Red 2006
Tamarack Cellars was founded in 1998 by Ron and Jamie Coleman. The winery is located in an old World War II firehouse – hence the name of the Firehouse Red – in the airport region Read more...
Washington Wine Round-up – September 15th to 28th
Reminder that September’s Virtual Tasting will take place tonight, September 29. Read more information here.A round-up of stories on Washington wine from September 15th to 28th. From around the world: Britain’s Telegraph writes about the Read more...
TONIGHT – September Virtual Tasting Tamarack Firehouse Red 2006
September's Virtual Tasting of Tamarack's Firehouse Red 2006 is tonight. Planning to open the bottle around 7 and have my notes up around 9. Please join me in trying the wine and posting your thoughts Read more...
Terra Blanca Winery 2004 Chardonnay and 2002 Merlot
Summary: Terra Blanca Winery is located in the Red Mountain AVA. The winery sources all of its fruit from its estate vineyards which surround the winery. Terra Blanca boasts a stunningly beautiful tasting room and Read more...
àMaurice Viognier Columbia Valley 2007
àMaurice Cellars is a family run winery founded by the Schafer family – Tom, Kathleen, Anna, Nicholas and Stephanie. The winery is located east of Walla Walla opposite Walla Walla Vintners. àMaurice is currently sourcing Read more...
Virtual tasting – Tamarack Firehouse Red 2006 RESCHEDULED to Monday 9/29
Back from the mountains after doing search and rescue work yesterday that caused me to have to reschedule this month's virtual tasting. You can read about the rescue here.The new date for the virtual tasting Read more...
Virtual tasting – Tamarack Firehouse Red 2006 POSTPONED
Folks, I am responding to a search and rescue in the mountains and will most likely not be back in time for the virtual tasting tonight. I will send out information on the new date Read more...
