On 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 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 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 [...]
Hi there …just a few notes on last night’s fun Auction of Washington Wines picnic, a fundraiser held at Chateau Ste Michelle for Uncompensated Care at Children’s Orthopedic Hospital and the Washington Wine Education Foundation.
I was really impressed by the layout of the Auction of Washington Wines picnic. There was great flow between the various [...]
We decided to share a bottle of Rio Vista Gewurztraminer Ice Wine with friends at a Taste Live party. That Taste Live party may have been all about Robert Oatley Australian wines but we always need to get our Washington wine fix! This time we decided to pour a dessert wine from our August 09 [...]
Read moreTaste Live event on 8/6/09, featured Robert Oatley Australian wines: 2008 Pinot Grigio, 2008 Rose of Sangiovese and 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot. Eight of us gathered to taste and pair these wines. Our ninth guest served in the ever so important role of observer.
The Robert Oatley Pinot Grigio is a very pale wine with nice clarity [...]
Rio Vista Winery not only offers beautiful river views but an assortment of wines to enjoy along with that view. It reminded Ed of a Roman estate where patricians would go out to tend their vineyards. Rio Vista is a beautiful, well manicured yet slightly remote estate. Surrounded by grapes on the estate, you need [...]
Read moreMy local Lake City Fred Meyers was like a treasure trove for me yesterday. I was delighted to find some affordable end of the season Roquefort cheese! Immediately I thought Port and started my search for an affordable and tasty port to enjoy. I was surprised and delighted to find Whidbey Port, a Washington State [...]
Read moreThe Sexy Syrah event, a fund raiser for the Fare Start organization, was held at Salty’s Restaurant in West Seattle. This fundraiser on Alkai was spectacular. I have never had a better chance to experience the amazing diversity of the Syrah wines. The gamut went from basket-press treats to sparkling syrahs from Australia and desert [...]
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