The Lullaby Winery 2007 Rosé is a classic see-thru light red rosé from Walla Walla, in an unusual sized bottle, 500 ml. Although most rosé wines benefit from being served well chilled, that is not true for this Grenache based rosé. Initially the wine was too cold, obliterating the nose of this rosé. After the wine warmed [...]
Read moreFruity and lighter in color and body, rosé wines are usually delegated to summer time. Being so versatile and food friendly, a rosé might make an appearance at the Thanksgiving table but usually you don’t see a rosé until the lawn furniture comes out of storage. That is a shame because Washington rosé can be so affordable [...]
Read moreI was lucky enough to be able to accompany Bean to the Washington Wine Commission’s 20something event at the Fremont studios last Saturday, and I have to say that I hope that I get the chance to go again. Before I get into the event itself, I’d like to give a few specific comments on a [...]
Read moreMix and mingle with Washington wine makers at 20Something, Fremont Studios, November 21 from 6-10pm.
75 Washington wine makers will be roaming the event, offering attendees the opportunity to enjoy a taste of wine and to ask questions of the wine maker. The wineries will be highlighting their wines that retail for under $30. Come taste [...]
Gusto! Celebrating the Best of Northwest Food, Wine, and Microbrews is an annual fundraising event for the Everett Community College Foundation, to fund scholarships as well as provide program and equipment support. It was an incredible evening of great Washington beer, wine and food, for only $40 per person. Given the quality of the fare [...]
Read moreOlympic Cellars Winery is celebrating their 30th year of crafting Washington Wines. It’s founder, Gene Neuharth, was one of the few brave wine makers who saw the potential of Washington wines back in the 70s. Olympic Cellars Winery is the 15th oldest winery in Washington state and it was the first winery on the Olympic [...]
Read moreDavenport Cellars is celebrating its grand opening this weekend. Come and visit them this weekend in their Woodinville tasting room and production facility from 1-5pm. They are located in the Woodinville Warehouse district, right next to Des Voigne, at 19501 144th Ave NE, Suite B600, Woodinville, WA 98072.
Meet Jeff and Sheila Jirka the winemaker/owners of [...]
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 [...]
Taste 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 more
