Aug 13, 2010 Posted by Vivian

David Lake, Legendary Washington Winemaker and Vegetarian Matchmaker?

Earlier 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 clue about what food to bring.  In a post to come Bean will reveal the wines we... read more

Aug 5, 2010 Posted by Nancy

Kennedy Shah 2005 Reserve Tempranillo

Bottling at Woodhouse Family Cellars is something I help out with every once in a while and it has its benefits. When Bean found out I was helping out at Woodhouse Family Cellars she said that I must get my hands on some of their Kennedy Shah Reserve Tempranillo. It was one of the wines that haunted her last autumn. So, I did! This claret colored Washington wine is produced with grapes from Rattle Snake... read more

Aug 3, 2010 Posted by Vivian

Tale of Two Wines From Hestia Cellars

On 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 share with the winery owners, Shannon and Angie Jones. Visiting... read more

Jul 31, 2010 Posted by Nancy

Do Washington Wines Stand the Test of Time?

Over the course of the year we’ve opened up some Washington wines that have been doing time. Not hard time, but around a decade of aging give or take. So far we’ve been very fortunate and discovered that these reds have shown that they are indeed age worthy. I find that impressive, particularly considering that today’s wines are often produced to meet consumer demand for wines that are... read more

Jul 30, 2010 Posted by Nancy

Revisiting 2010 Seattle Wine Award Winners

It’s been over a month since The 2010 Seattle Wine Awards Grand Tasting took place, and the memory of that fabulous day is still fresh! If you’ve read the posts by Bean and Ed, you know this is an event not to be missed. In my humble opinion, this wine event is exceptional from start to finish. Seattle Wine Awards Executive Director Christopher Chan does an excellent job of taking care of the industry... read more