We talk a lot about the passion for wine and the stories behind the wine makers. Mike Andrews shares not only his passion for wine but the essential ingredients that create that wine: farming, family and God. On the way back from the Wine Bloggers Conference of North America, (WBC10), we had the pleasure of [...]
Read moreGerard and Jo Ann Bentryn, of Bainbridge Island Vineyards and Winery, are fierce advocates for eating and drinking local. Their concept of terroir is not only the minerals in the soil at your feet but the culture and community in which the grapes are grown. They are passionate about the unique characteristics of Puget Sound [...]
Read moreSilver City Brewing wants you to know that there is a LOT of great beer on the west side of Puget Sound. We want you to know they are right! Silver City Brewing and Restaurant are very proud of their Kitsap Penninsula roots and their dedication to serving their community. Although their commitment is to [...]
Read moreHow can we pick a single Washington Brewery for May when so many Washington breweries are doing such great things for Seattle Beer Week? Seattle Beer Week actually lasts eleven days because hey who is going to say no to more reasons to drink beer? Over 200 events provide you with opportunities to drink beer [...]
Read moreThey say “good things come in small packages” and that certainly applies to Epic Ales. Epic Ales are crafted in single barrel batches in a tiny 180 square feet brewery by a man that will not be challenging Sultan Kosen for the tallest man in the world record. The flavors are not small nor is [...]
Read moreFrom their beginning, with concord grapes for Welches, to Cabernet vines for their own estate grown, award winning wines, Hugh and Kathy Shiels have been on a journey of wine excellence. DuBrul Vineyards is their vineyard where they grow the grapes for their estate Côte Bonneville wines as well as the grapes they grow for other [...]
Read moreWe love to support local businesses, especially breweries. Our dedication to local arises from our love of meeting the people behind the beer, as well as our concern for sustainability issues and our desire to support the local economy. Elysian is a well respected Washington brewery that is aware of its strengths and where it [...]
Read moreAnn 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 [...]
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