Nov 19, 2011
Tempranillo and Tapas at Wine World
Recently, Wine World (sponsor) hosted “Tempranillo and Tapas: Washington Style” a panel discussion of Washington Tempranillo wine makers and Tempranillo wine tasting. The wine makers talked about Tempranillo being an ideal food wine. That point was well proven during the winemaker reception, pairing their Tempranillo wines and delicious appetizers from Tango Restaurant, as well as Lenny... read more
Oct 1, 2011
Rosé wines, like Seattle summers, always seem to not last long enough. This fact was painfully obvious when I finally organized my wine stash and came across sad, off-colored, forgotten Rosé’ wines that had languished with neglect. Tears come to my eye as I recall pouring down wonderful Washington rosé wines down the drain. Lesson learned the hard way, drink those rosés NOW!
So to commemorate...
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My Last Summer “Rosé”: Tefft Cellars ’09 Huckleberry White
Sep 24, 2011
With our unseasonably warm weather and the great planning of Bold Hat Productions Fremont Oktoberfest has been my favorite event of the season. The beer tasting garden tents were increased and spread out more so the few lines that formed moved quickly. Multiple tasting lounges, sponsored by various breweries, provided a retreat for revelers. Friday evening at Fremont Oktoberfest was fun, festive and...
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2011 Fremont Oktoberfest Tips
Jun 20, 2011
This year’s Wine Rocks moved to the Georgetown Ballroom. Initially disappointed that Wine Rocks Seattle wasn’t returning to the Hard Rock Cafe, I applauded the move. A great venue, the Georgetown Ballroom is in a historic and beautifully restored building that originally housed the Mission Theater, which opened in the 1920s. The Georgetown Ballroom’s outdoor courtyard was a big...
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Eating and Drinking at Wine Rocks 2011
Jun 23, 2010
Seattle Wine Awards 2010: Celebrating the Old and the New
The Seattle Wine Awards Grand Tasting is the penultimate event of the year to enjoy and celebrate our state’s spectacular and growing wine industry. This was an opportunity to taste the new releases of my favorite wineries as well a chance to try many wines from those vintners that I have yet to visit. In fact 100 winemakers were pouring a vast array of outstanding wines at this Washington wine... read more
