Kelly’s Revenge Provides Good Choices for Those on a Budget
Kelly’s Revenge is a brand new series of wines from Australia that have just been released. The wines aren’t completely over the top, but for those who want decent wines for under $10 – and trust me, there are a lot of bad ones in this category – I think you’ll find them to be […]
Willow Crest, Lost River Offer Food-Friendly Northwest Wines
Last week I talked about the tendency of some Washington winemakers to overemphasize the fruit component of their wines, making them more difficult to pair with food. Then I decided to go on a self-imposed mission to find a few wines that buck the trend; a research project of sorts that I’d highly recommend to […]
Taste Washington
Over 200 Washington winemakers and nearly 800 Washington wines along with food from regional restaurants will be showcased at this popular event at Qwest Field Events Center in Seattle. The tasting will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and costs $85. For an additional $40, you earn admission to the VIP Tasting, which runs […]
Six Prong Provides An Alternative to Overly Fruity Red Wines
One trend that I’m finding a bit troublesome with some Washington winemakers is the overemphasis they’re placing on the fruit flavors of their red wines. While fruit flavors in a wine are undoubtedly an important element of taste, there’s also the risk of having too much of a good thing. When this is the case […]
Income Tax Blues? Here are Some Ultra-Low Priced Bargain Wines
If you’re worried that the looming income tax deadline will find you dipping into your bank account, don’t panic. Take a deep breath, file your return and then go treat yourself to a reasonably priced bottle of wine. I’ve done the research for you, so there’s no need to spend any time sifting through recommendations, […]