Eating gourmet food and drinking wine, beer, and cider were just some of the activities offered by the Seattle Food and Wine Experience on February 28, 2010. The Taste of Tulalip Culinary Exhibition Stage also offered a chance to learn a thing or two from the chefs of the Tulalip Resort Casino, including a demo [...]
Read moreCole Sisson at The Local Vine is the creator of a unique series of showdowns between wines vinted from the same varietal. One made in Washington and one made in elsewhere in the world. The hook? Besides being the same varietal the wines also are made by the same winemaker visiting Washington from somewhere else [...]
Read moreOn February 11, a crowd infiltrated Pike Brewing Company for the 2nd annual Chocofest – a pairing of chocolate with wine, beer, and spirits. One thing that immediately sets this event apart is the hospitality of the brewery’s owners, Charles and Rose Ann Finkel. They are such gracious hosts, introducing themselves to attendees and thanking them [...]
Read moreOn January 22, Andaluca Restaurant and L’Ecole N° 41 partnered together for a Winemaker Dinner that I won’t soon forget. Executive Chef Wayne Johnson prepared a 5-course menu, providing commentary for each preparation. L’Ecole’s Managing Winemaker, Marty Clubb was there to tell the story behind each wine poured.
The partnership between Chef Wayne and Marty pays [...]
The first annual Washington Beer Commission Belgianfest took place this weekend at the Georgetown Studios Engine Room. Belgianfest featured over 50 Belgian inspired beers crafted by Washington breweries. The event was divided into two tasting sessions. The first ran from 12-4 and the second session ran from 6-10pm. Since it was a working weekend for Ed, [...]
Read more75-14-7-1-1. Fruity numbers, each and every one of them. This past October the 2nd annual Vashon CiderFest was held on Vashon Island in Washington. The Vashon Ciderfest boasts fresh pressed cider, hard ciders and a fruit show. 75 different types of apples, including apple varieties destined for the cider press, 14 pear varietals, [...]
Read moreThe 2009 Saint Nicholas Day Open House in Woodinville was held December 5th and 6th. Thirty-three wineries were pouring Washington wine in almost as many locations scattered throughout Woodinville. For two days winemakers and staff poured for both wine novices and enophiles, all the while smiling and talking. Bean and I joined the fun on [...]
Read moreMy favorite birthday present this year? The tickets my hubby scored to Le Vin á Son Apogee, including a special VIP “meet the wine maker” party with Bob Betz of Betz Family Winery. The evening included Around Washington Wines and Around the World in 80 Wines
VIP Party with wine maker Bob Betz
The event kicked [...]
I was lucky enough to be able to accompany Bean to the Washington Wine Commission’s 20something event at the Fremont studios last Saturday, and I have to say that I hope that I get the chance to go again. Before I get into the event itself, I’d like to give a few specific comments on a [...]
Read moreWashington State University (WSU) alumni joined University of Washington (UW) alumni wine makers competed in the first annual Grape Cup, held last night at the Pickering Place Barn in Issaquah.
Twenty five wineries participated in the Grape Cup benefit for the Washington Farmers’ Housing Trust. Wineries were divided into teams, based on alumni status of their wine [...]
