Attending Festivals is a Great Way to Learn More About Wines
What’s one of the best ways to learn more about wine? By meeting with winemakers and staff at tasting rooms and wine festivals, chatting with them about the wine industry and sampling what they have to offer. In the next few weeks, there are several events of regional and local interest that can help provide […]
Ultra-Low Priced Reds From Spain Worth Trying
First up is the Viña Alarba 2005 Old Vines Grenache (pictured at left; about $7), a sturdy little red wine with dark fruit flavors followed by hints of smoke and pepper. This Grenache is a nice, food-friendly wine and it should pair well with tomato-based pastas and mildly seasoned beef entrees. I picked up a […]
As Spring Approaches, Tastes Shift Toward More White Wines
The closer we get to March, the more we Northwesterners seem to come down with a case of spring fever – and why not? The signs are everywhere – daffodils popping up in the garden, slightly warmer temperatures, sunsets after 5 pm – it’s an exciting time of year as we anticipate and welcome the […]
Second Label Stonecap Wines Makes an Awesome, Affordable Washington Syrah
Several wineries bottle their wines as something that’s referred to as a “second label.” A second label might showcase grapes from a separate vineyard but more commonly offers consumers a line of wines in a different price range – usually lower – than the winery’s primary label. You shouldn’t assume, however, that you’ll be sacrificing […]
Wine Class at BTC
2:30 to 4:30 pm – Taste Washington Wines. Learn about the different growing regions in the State of Washington as well as information on wineries, tours, festivals and tasting room etiquette. Click on the Wine Classes Page for more information.