Pinot Noir
Montinore Estate 2006 (about $17): Lots of nice, bright cherry and strawberry flavors and perhaps a touch of chocolate on the finish highlight this lovely wine from Oregon’s Willamette Valley. With a fairly high alcohol content for this varietal (13.8%), and a bit more body and flavor intensity than most, this is a Pinot that […]
Wine Class at BTC
2:30 to 5:00 pm – Beginning Wine Tasting. The perfect class for those just getting started with wines. The format will be relaxed, yet informative, with plenty of wines to sample. No wine snob attitudes permitted! Click on the Wine Classes Page for more information.
Ultra-High Priced Wines: Are They Worth It?
Would you spend $100 for a bottle of wine? My guess is that most people would consider it pure insanity to pay a triple digit price for any wine, no matter how good. But even if you felt you’d never pay that much yourself, wouldn’t you still be just a little curious to try one? […]
Wine Dinner Class at BTC
6:00 to 9:00 pm – Italian Wine Dinner. Dan and BTC Chef and Food Service Director Marc Eilberg join forces again to offer a five-course dinner featuring Italian cuisine and wines. Click on the Wine Classes Page for more information.
Washington Wine Growers Continue to Produce New Varietals
Grape growers throughout Washington State continue to branch out by producing more and different wine-producing varietals. This is great news for local consumers because it means we have more choices in terms of wine styles, tastes, flavors, and prices. The Washington Wine Commission reports that the number of white wine varietals grown in the state […]