Terra Blanca Winery: Great Red Wines and More
A couple of months ago I paid a visit to Terra Blanca Winery, located in Eastern Washington’s Red Mountain appellation, about 15 miles west of the Tri-Cities. The winery recently expanded its facilities to include a huge new tasting room (pictured at left), two banquet rooms and the largest cave storage project in the state […]
Plenty of Bargain Priced Wines Available for Those on a Budget
Let’s face it, after the holiday season shopping frenzy many of us are a bit strapped for cash. That’s why January is a perfect month to take advantage of bargain-priced wines to serve with your next meal. The unthinkable alternative would be to temporarily give up wine altogether – a completely unnecessary option when you […]
2007 Appears to Be Another Banner Year for Washington Wines
The future looks brighter than ever for the Washington wine industry. According to the Washington Wine Commission, 2007 was a record year for grape growers, with an estimated harvest of about 127,150 tons. This was an increase of six percent over the 2006 harvested tonnage. Of course, quantity doesn’t always assure quality, but every winemaker […]
What People Are Saying About Dan the Wine Guy…
Comments by students from some of Dan’s Wine Classes that have been taught at Bellingham Technical College: “Dan is a suberb instructor! He does not waste time; he is knowledgeable and friendly. This was a great class.” “Perfect intro wine class. The wine industry should clone this guy.” “Dan provides a ‘safe’ environment for all […]
Don’t Be Afraid to Give Wines Outside Your Price and Taste Preferences a Try
As we get ready to roll into 2008, let me offer a wine-related suggestion or two for the new year. Resolutions? No, but definitely a few things to keep in mind the next time you think about purchasing a bottle of wine. Don’t be intimidated by wines. If you can’t pronounce the name of a […]