March is Taste Washington Wine month and that means that retailers and wineries are featuring plenty of offers to promote the state’s wine industry including: Winemaker dinners or special experiences during Taste Washington Wine Month Waived or discounted tasting fees for the month of March Discounts on cases of Washington State wine or Washington State […]

Dan is pleased to announce this year’s fall/winter wine dinner series at North Bellingham Golf Course’s 9Restaurant. Dan will moderate each 5-course dinner, which will be prepared by Chef Nick Moss and, as always, accompanied by some stellar wines. The upcoming schedule is as follows: November 3, 2018 – California’s Rodney Strong Vineyards Featuring Rick […]

Bodega Garzon 2016 Marselan Reserve – The Marselan grape is a cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache; and that puts it squarely in the middle on acidity and tannin levels and gives it instant, crowd-pleasing appeal. This selection from the Uruguay winery carries a whiff of savory herbs on the nose, understated flavors of inky […]

Sonoma Valley’s Rodney Strong Vineyards has a long tradition of producing solid wines at affordable prices. Here’s a sample trio of choices that should work well at a traditional Thanksgiving dinner or anytime during the Christmas/Hanukkah holiday season: 2017 Rose of Pinot Rose – Mouth-watering red berry and green melon flavors, a hint of sweet […]

Saturday, August 4, 2018 It’s back…and better than ever! The 3rd Annual Bellingham Northwest Wine Festival returns to the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel Grand Ballroom in Bellingham. Over 175 wines from a minimum of 50 Pacific Northwest wineries will be featured, along with the presentation of medals and a Best in Show trophy award […]