Nov 19, 2011 Posted by Ed

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

Jul 12, 2010 Posted by Bean

Gorman Winery tempts and teases at Italianissimo

Chris Gorman says he isn’t a smart wine maker. Don’t  believe him,  he is like the Columbo of wine makers without the wrinkled rain coat. On a gorgeous, sunny Wednesday evening Gorman Winery threw a party on the back patio of Italianissimo. Now at first glance it might have looked like a release party, but two of the wines won’t be released for months and the other wines had been... read more

Jun 23, 2010 Posted by Ed

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

Jun 16, 2010 Posted by Bean

Not even Seattle sun outshines Seattle Wine Awards Grand Tasting

The Seattle Wine Awards Grand Tasting was on Sunday, June 13th and featured almost 400 award winning Washington wines.  Every wine poured at the event was an award winner. For me, wine is not only a beverage but it is an experience. The Grand Tasting was not only about award winning wines but a fantastic wine experience of food, conversation and connections,  and Washington wine. Food Held in the... read more

Jun 11, 2010 Posted by Bean

NW Wine Academy Summer Release Party

The Northwest Wine Academy, at South Seattle Community College, is celebrating summer by with the release party for four white wines this weekend Friday 4-7 and Saturday 12-4. Unoaked Chardonnay Barrel Fermented Chardonnay Rousanne-Viognier Ave Regina – Late Harvest Viognier Come sample the wines, nosh on treats prepared by the Culinary Arts students and meet the faculty and student wine makers. In... read more