Apr 18, 2012 Posted by Bean

Sexy Syrah winners Announced

Who had the sexiest and most seductive Syrah at 2012 Sexy Syrah? Here is the list of Sexy Syrah Judges’ Picks: Syrah 1st – Bunnell Family Cellars 2007 Boushey-McPherson Syrah 2nd – Smasne Cellars 2009 Reserve Syrah 3rd (tie) – Forgeron Cellars 2009 Blacksmith Syrah, Nota Bene Cellars 2009 Ciel du Chevel Syrah, Tapteil Winery 2008 Syrah Syrah Blends 1st - Gooseridge Winery  2008... read more

Apr 10, 2012 Posted by Bean

Sexy Syrah at Saltys

Got your tickets yet for Sexy Syrah? This popular wine event ALWAYS sells out but there are a few tickets left for the 11th annual Sexy Syrah at Salty’s on Alki on April 11. 2012. Every year, Seattle Uncorked invites wine makers to come and pour their Syrah to raise funds for Fare Start. Come  sample Syrah and Syrah blended wines from 40 different Northwestern wineries. Northwestern... read more

Mar 27, 2012 Posted by Bean

Lake City IPA: Hoppy Session IPA

The Lake City IPA from Elliott Bay Brewing is an opaque deep amber color brew with pleasing hop bite upfront. This brew is balanced by the malty smoothness before settling in for a lingering and bitter ride on the finish. Crafted with the classic “3 C’s”: Cascade hops Centennial hops Chinook hops This Washington IPA pays tribute to piney resins on the finish but unlike many Northwest... read more

Mar 27, 2012 Posted by Bean

Washington Wine Restaurant Awards 2012

The 10th annual Washington Wine Restaurant awards were held in the Crystal ballroom at the Washington Athletic Club on March 26, 2012. The restaurant awards are selected by Committee that looks at restaurant wine list, staff service and training, and Washington wine events when making their choices. The selection committee is composed of members from the Washington wine Commission, Professional Wine... read more

Mar 20, 2012 Posted by Bean

Taste Washington Weekend

Taste Washington evolves again for 2012. Although various Taste Washington activities have spread over the weekend, this year the Grand Tasting will be spread over the weekend as well – March 31- April 1, 2012 Changes for 2012 Taste Washington begin from the ground up. This year, Taste Washington is “brought to you by the Seattle Convention and Speaker’s Bureau in partnership with the... read more