Wineries and Vineyards Beginning to Flourish in Skagit County
Skagit County – home to dairy farms, strawberry fields, acres of tulips, and wineries. Wineries? Yes, the wine industry is taking off in Skagit County, which now boasts seven wineries and 24 grape growers. Pinot Noir grapes dominate the plantings, with Siegerrebe, Madeleine Angevine and a host of lesser-known white wine varietals also taking root. […]
Dusted Valley Vintners Wines Earn High Marks
Walla Walla’s Dusted Valley Vintners earned high praise for a number of their current releases in the May 31, 2007 issue of Wine Spectator magazine. Included in the list were the 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley Stomp! (about $15) and the 2004 Columbia Valley Reserve Syrah (about $32) which both scored 89 point ratings, the […]
Buying For a Large Group? Keep it Simple With Reliable, Well Recommended Wines
Ah, the dilemma of buying wine for a large group of people. You really can’t justify purchasing something expensive, partly because infrequent wine drinkers probably won’t appreciate it and partly because you want to save it for yourself. On the other hand, you don’t want to come across as being too cheap, especially if that […]
Pair Up Your Next Barbequed Meal with a Variety of Wines
The barbeque season is in full swing, and choosing the proper wine to serve with grilled foods is a key element in maximizing the enjoyment of your meal. Selecting a wine requires you to consider two simple, but important things: what type of food is being prepared and what’s the dominant flavor? Lighter foods such […]
Wine Class at BTC
2:00 to 4:30 pm – Pairing Food With Wine. Explore the basic elements of taste for food and wine and take the guesswork out of your wine purchases when planning for meals, dinners out, or social occasions. Click on the Wine Classes Page for more information.