Jul 3, 2011 Posted by Bean

I didn’t know Jack: 2009 Saviah Jack

Saviah The Jack is well known as an economical red Washington wine, but WHICH red wine? For me, Saviah The Jack was synonymous with Syrah but there is a Saviah The Jack Cabernet Sauvignon and a Saviah The Jack Red so I was curious when Washington Wine Report chose the Saviah Jack Red Wine  as the June virtual tasting wine. Saviah Cellars is in Walla Walla but the The Jack Red is sourced from Columbia... read more

Jul 1, 2011 Posted by Bean

Pour on the Plaza 2011

It’s hard to go wrong when you are greeted at an event with a glass of bubbles. Upon arriving at the El Gaucho Bellevue’s Pour on the Plaza on June 25th to benefit the Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club, I was welcomed to the event and handed a glass of Domaine Ste Michelle Blanc de Blanc. I admit to initial disappointment that Pour in the Plaza was moved partially indoors as the sun was making... read more

Jun 27, 2011 Posted by Nancy

Glencorrie Wine Tasting AND Bread Baking Demo

When Ronn Coldiron of Glencorrie Winery was in Seattle last fall he stopped by Dish it up! to do a Meet the Winemaker event. He quickly noted that wine is just one of the many alluring facets of the shop. The exhibition kitchen beckoned. He sliced a sample of his crusty baguette for me while explaining how he could do a bread baking demo in the shop the next time he visits. A series of follow up e-mails... read more

Jun 23, 2011 Posted by Bean

Don’t miss El Gaucho’s Pour on the Plaza!

Saturday, June 25th marks the 3rd Annual Pour on the Plaza where wine and food lovers gather to support the Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club. Enjoy the beautiful outdoor patio at El Gaucho Bellevue as you enjoy esteemed wines and exquisite food. Summer may be playing hard to get with us, but if we have even half as much sun as last year’s Pour on the Plaza, you are looking at a great weekend. The... read more

Jun 22, 2011 Posted by Bean

Washington Winery Debuts and Discoveries

What does a Giant Pacific Octopus have to do with Washington wine? For me, it is just one of the wine moments that I had at 2009 Debut and Discoveries. It probably has something to do with the fact that I was meeting English Darby and tasting Darby wines, while that octopus was clearly looking at me in envy. Debut and Discoveries is an opportunity to make wine memories with the future of the Washington... read more