Wine Class at BTC
6:00 to 8:00 pm – Wines from Walla Walla. Learn more about wines made from the Walla Walla appellation and by winemakers from this Washington grape growing region. A must-attend class for the serious red wine drinker! Click on the Wine Classes Page for more information.
Walla Walla Wineries Continue to Flourish
I recently returned from my annual visit to the Walla Walla Valley, where I’ve been following the local wine scene for over 10 years. During that time, the growth in the number of wineries has been tremendous, from less than 10 in 1996 to over 100 today. Walla Walla winemakers have been criticized by some […]
Covey Run 10K Race to Benefit Children’s Hospital
8:00 am – Covey Run Winery in Woodinville will be partnering with Auction of Washington Wines to raise $100,000 for Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center by holding a 10K race (open only to runners age 21 and older) and 5K Fun Run & Walk. All donations made by participants to the hospital will be […]
Barbequing? Don’t Forget the Zin
With warm, sunny days in seemingly short supply this summer, I take virtually every opportunity I can to fire up the barbeque. I think it’s a great idea to have a bottle of zinfandel on hand to serve with barbequed foods because most zins have a bold, robust quality with peppery, spicy undertones that complement […]
Fess Parker: From Davy Crockett to Winemaker
If you were around in the 1950’s and 1960’s you’re probably familiar with actor Fess Parker and his roles in the television series Daniel Boone and the Walt Disney anthology, Davy Crockett. Parker has long since retired from television and turned his attention to winemaking. He currently owns Fess Parker Winery and Vineyards in Santa […]