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 20, 2011 Posted by Ed

Eating and Drinking at Wine Rocks 2011

This year’s Wine Rocks moved to the Georgetown Ballroom. Initially disappointed that Wine Rocks Seattle wasn’t returning to the Hard Rock Cafe, I applauded the move. A great venue, the Georgetown Ballroom is in a  historic and  beautifully restored building that originally housed the Mission Theater, which opened in the 1920s. The Georgetown Ballroom’s outdoor courtyard was a big... read more

Jun 15, 2011 Posted by Nancy

Join the Party with Walter Dacon Wines

Have you ever wondered how the type of oak barrel a wine is aged in affects the end product? Part of the reason why I am so intrigued by the wines produced by Walter Dacon Winery is because of the way each expresses the various oak barrels in which they have been aged. In March of 2010 when we tasted the2007 C’est Syrah Magnifique at the same time as the C’est Syrah Beaux, we challenged ourselves to... read more

Apr 30, 2011 Posted by Bean

Cuillin Hills and EFESTE: Woodinville Wine Releases this Weekend

Spring is the time for the new wine releases, expect new wines almost every weekend from your favorite Woodinville Wineries. This Saturday sample the latest releases at Cuillin Hills and EFESTE. Cuillin Hills Winery Cuillin Hills Winery has a special release this weekend. Best known for their Rhone style wines and Bordeaux blends, Cuillin Hills is releasing their first Cabernet Sauvignon. Only 48 cases... read more