Jan 31, 2011 Posted by Vivian

Pretzel Crusted Pickle Pairing with Pike Brewing

Who knew that pretzels and pickles could create a lip smacking good beer and wine pairing? Midwestern natives like myself understand the attraction of fried pickles but it was the culinary creativity of my Washington friends that gifted me with this blissful pairing. Here at Washington Wine & Beer we started a tradition of celebrating each other during our respective birth months.  Since we are all... read more

Dec 10, 2010 Posted by Nancy

Meet the Winemaker of Lopez Island Vineyards

As I walked out the doors of the new Dish it up! Ballard store, I noticed that Lopez Island Vineyards has a booth at the Ballard Farmers Market almost directly across from the shop. Vivian was recently waxing poetic about their Siegerrebe after having it poured for her at The Herbfarm’s One Hundred Mile Dinner. Unfortunately, wineries are not currently allowed to pour their wines at farmers markets so I... read more

Oct 31, 2010 Posted by Bean

8 Washington Wines that Haunt

Halloween is my time to celebrate the Washington wines that have haunted me this past year. These are some the wines that lingered in my memory long after the glass has emptied.  The wines range from barrel tasting to unexpected treasures from a friend’s cellar. Adams Bench 2009 Sangiovese Red Willow VineyardI thoroughly enjoyed the Adams Bench 2006 Sangiovese Ursula at the release... read more

Sep 29, 2010 Posted by Bean

Which Washington wines will pair with Taste of Thai?

This Wednesday*, September 29th, Feast and Tweet kicks off with a Taste of Thai. Wine may not be the first thing you think of when you think of Thai food but you might be surprised how some great some Washington wines pair with spicy Thai. Feast and Tweet is an opportunity to try some of those pairings. Feast and Tweet is a celebration of food, wine and friendship. It is an excuse to eat great food on a... read more

Aug 31, 2010 Posted by Bean

BLEND: Celebrating wine as a work of art

Wine blends are often misunderstood. Many assume that wine blends are just the left over dregs of wine combined to fill the bottle. It is true that happens some times, but more often blends are so much more than the sum of its parts. Enjoy beautiful wine blends from 40 wineries at BLEND: The World’s Best Wine, Food & Places takes place on September 12, 4-7:30pm at the Bell Harbor Conference... read more