Jul 1, 2011 Posted by Bean

Best New Washington Wineries are…

The 2011 Debuts and Discoveries showcased the newer Washington wineries. A team of wine writers, wine buyers and sommeliers served as the judging panel. Instead of evaluating individual wines, the judges were asked to rank the wineries as a whole. Three of the Wine Beer Washington writers were included in this years’ judging panel. We could only evaluate the wines being poured at the event so we... read more

Jun 29, 2011 Posted by Bean

Time for Something New

After wearing the same dress for over two years, Wine Beer Washington decided it was time to change our look. We spent some time looking at the posts that our readers seemed to enjoy the most and we discovered that pictures make you smile and you really want to know about the beer and wine events in Washington state. Our fellow beer lovers wanted beer to appear a bit more predominantly on our site as well.... read more

Jun 23, 2011 Posted by Bean

Don’t miss El Gaucho’s Pour on the Plaza!

Saturday, June 25th marks the 3rd Annual Pour on the Plaza where wine and food lovers gather to support the Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club. Enjoy the beautiful outdoor patio at El Gaucho Bellevue as you enjoy esteemed wines and exquisite food. Summer may be playing hard to get with us, but if we have even half as much sun as last year’s Pour on the Plaza, you are looking at a great weekend. The... read more

Jun 22, 2011 Posted by Bean

Washington Winery Debuts and Discoveries

What does a Giant Pacific Octopus have to do with Washington wine? For me, it is just one of the wine moments that I had at 2009 Debut and Discoveries. It probably has something to do with the fact that I was meeting English Darby and tasting Darby wines, while that octopus was clearly looking at me in envy. Debut and Discoveries is an opportunity to make wine memories with the future of the Washington... read more

Jun 21, 2011 Posted by Bean

Summer starts with two beer releases

The solstice not only heralds summer but it also brings us some of our favorite Washington beers: Old Sol and Wisdom Seeker. Every year, Big Time Brewery release their eagerly anticipated Old Sol wheat wine on the summer solstice.  Old Sol is crafted in the style of  a barley wine but with wheat. Think of it as your summer version of barley wine. Like most wines, including barley wines, the Old Sol... read more