This article originally appeared, in part, in the June, 2019 issue of Bellingham Alive Magazine Like it or not, Pinot Noir, especially when served with food, is irrefutably one of the best red wines to have on the menu. But Pinot’s practically mandatory link to food is often viewed as both its own best friend […]

This article originally appeared, in part, in the April, 2019 issue of Bellingham Alive Magazine The City of Woodinville, located northeast of Seattle and an easy, 90-minutes-or-less drive from the North Sound, has become a mecca for Washington wineries. Alyssa Lilequist, Director of Marketing for Woodinville Wine Country, estimates that over 110 winery tasting rooms […]

This article originally appeared, in part, in the February, 2019 issue of Bellingham Alive Magazine Eschew the traditional – and sometimes disastrous – Valentine’s combination of red wine and chocolate, where the high sugar level and fat content of this much-loved confection can often overwhelm the flavors of the wine. This year, toss the truffles […]

This article originally appeared, in part, in the December, 2018 issue of Bellingham Alive Magazine Whidbey Island wine enthusiasts have reason to be happy. In addition to seven wineries clustered around the southern half of the island, the north end of Whidbey lays claim to two outstanding venues that are perfect for wine tasting: The […]