Ann and Lloyd “call me Andy” Anderson are still smiling. Recently their tasting room won our Washington Winery Tasting Room Readers’ Poll. Readers voting for Walter Dacon Wines chose this tasting room for its beautiful setting,comfortable atmosphere, knowledgeable hosts, and unique tasting bar. In this countryside setting, visitors taste highly rated and award-winning wines and [...]
Read moreWhat does an intriguing, crafty and smart bird, with a rich cultural history, have to do with artisan Washington beer? When asking that question about Black Raven Brewery, the answer becomes obvious. The staff at Black Raven Brewery are smart people with a wicked sense of humor, keen business savvy, creative and inquistive minds, and [...]
Read moreThe New Year is a time to start new things and they are taking that to heart at Covington Cellars Winery! Covington Cellars is ushering in the new year with a new brand, a newly renovated tasting room, a new chef and new babies! All of this is in addition to the Covington Cellar award winning wines [...]
Read moreIf you spend any time talking to Matt Lincecum and Sara Nelson, you are struck by their passion and politics. Matt was an attorney in the beverage industry, working hard for others when he decided it was time to start working hard on his own dreams. His dreams? Producing high quality beer in the most [...]
Read moreThis is the time of year when people start searching for their hangover cures. The best way to cure a hang over? That is easy, prevent it.
Ways to prevent a hangover
Drink moderately or volunteer to be the designated driver
Gravitate to clear or lighter colored alcoholic beverages. According to research by Brown University, darker colored alcohol [...]
The holidays are a time for parties, gift giving and strained budgets. I asked friends and colleagues to share their suggestions for inexpensive Washington wines to make merry with and not go broke in the process. All of the Washington wines listed here are available for less than $15 dollars, four of them are under [...]
Read moreHoneymoons herald the beginning of a marriage, but for Leslie and Rod Balsley, it was also the inspiration for the award winning William Church Winery.
…”started on our honeymoon in Italy, where we were struck by the integral role wine played in the social fabric of everyday life for the people that lived there.”
They fueled their own [...]
From the tender age of 14, Kevin Lantz has found wine barrels to be “so cool”. Now, he is one of the few wine makers working with Acacia wood barrels. Kevin ages Lantz Cellars Sauvignon Blanc in Acacia barrels and he still thinks wine barrels are “so cool!”
Kevin’s mom told me the story about Kevin’s [...]
Congratulations to Diamond Knot Brewery, on October 15th they will be celebrating their 15th Anniversary! For 15 years, Diamond Knot Brewery has been crafting some of Washington’s favorite brews. Diamond Knot was founded by Brian Sollenberger and Bob Maphet. Now the partners are a foursome with Pat Ringe has master brewer and Andy Easton, Manager. [...]
Read moreOlympic Cellars Winery is celebrating their 30th year of crafting Washington Wines. It’s founder, Gene Neuharth, was one of the few brave wine makers who saw the potential of Washington wines back in the 70s. Olympic Cellars Winery is the 15th oldest winery in Washington state and it was the first winery on the Olympic [...]
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