I had the privilege to work as a “guest Sommelier” of sorts for one of thirteen Auction of Washington Wine Winemaker Dinners, benefitting Uncompensated Care at Seattle Children’s Hospital, on Friday August 20th. The dinner which I worked featured Rick Small of Woodward Canyon Winery and Norm McKibben of Pepper Bridge Winery and of course, their [...]
Read moreEarlier this summer, Bean invited a lucky few over to her front yard to participate in a blind tasting featuring Washington Rieslings and Syrahs she had received as samples. This was one of our Pair & Share wine gatherings so it was not quite a “blind” tasting. She revealed the varietals to provide us a [...]
Read moreOn Saturday, several new Washington red wines were released in Woodinville, including Hestia Cellars 2007 Reserve. This red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, held for 30 months before releasing, intrigued me so I decided to drop in. My decision was buoyed by a recent delightful experience with their 2009 Chenin Blanc that I wanted to [...]
Read moreNamed in honor of the Wagoner daughters, the Icicle Ridge Winery The Blondes Gewürztraminer is a summer time staple at our house. The 2009 vintage is very pale in color, much like a blonde - summer bleached by the sun. The nose is a fragrant bouquet of Bartlett pear, green apple, honeysuckle and a whiff of lychee. The fruity sweetness of [...]
Read moreDuring Seattle Beer Week, Naked City Taphouse and Brewery did a Tale of Two Continents beer dinner. One of our favorite pairings was fromage blanc on toast with raspberries and proscuitto served with Pinkus Alt. I loved the simplicity of the pairing and started to think how I could use this pairing for my Wine [...]
Read moreThe third Thursday of each month, the Woodinville Wine Warehouse District throws a party from 4-8pm. This month, enjoy chocolates and cheese from a variety of artists as you sample wines from 19 wineries. Tickets to this Bring Your Own Glass (BYOG) event are only $20. Purchase tickets online or you can purchase at the ticket tent (cash only). This [...]
Read moreThe Northwest Wine Academy will be offering Advanced Food and Wine Pairing with Chef Lenny Rede this summer. Advanced Food and Wine pairing transcends the classic pairing rules and encourages students to de-construct their food and wine pairings. Instead of learning to serve Wine A with sauce B, students will work with five proteins, five [...]
Read moreFeliz Compleaños (Happy Second Anniversary) to the Dray! Pike Brewing Company helped the Dray celebrate their second anniversary in fine Spanish style with a big parking lot party in the back. The parking lot was gussied up with straw to cover the hot black asphalt, kegs provided the seating and tables and the sun added [...]
Read moreHere is your chance to win the “Golden Ticket” to Cochon 555 Seattle! DeLaurenti Specialty Food & Wine at Pike Place Market has three special limited release Chicharron Chocolate Bars by Xocolatl de David. Each of these chocolate bars contain a General Admission ticket to Cochon 555 Seattle, a $125 value! Cochon 555 is a national [...]
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 [...]
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