Merlot
Covey Run 2003 (about $9): If you’re on a budget and still need a nice Washington Merlot to serve to a large group consider this one from Covey Run. The wine displays some good dark berry and cherry flavors with a bit of a smoky finish with touches of oak. San Juan Vineyards 2003 (about […]
Check Out These B.C. Wineries
This week we continue our tour of the Okanagan Valley in Eastern British Columbia. Here were some of my favorites wineries on a recent visit: Desert Hills Winery – A smaller winery that produces a 2005 Gamay that’s incredibly full-bodied with black cherry flavors and hints of spice. Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards – Spectacular views are […]
Wine Tasting at Zephyr Bistro
5:00 to 10:00 pm – I’ll be hosting a wine tasting at Bellingham’s Zephyr Bistro on Bellwether Way. I’ll be available to chat about my recent trip to Eastern British Columbia and Washington’s Walla Walla Valley and we’ll sample a number of wines from some select, smaller Walla Walla wineries. This should be a really […]
Wineries Abound in Beautiful Eastern British Columbia
Last month I spent a few days traveling through the Okanagan Valley in Eastern British Columbia. An agricultural and geographic gem, the valley is lined by jagged cliffs dotted with pine trees and filled with a number of crystal blue lakes, dozens of farms, fresh fruit and produce stands and wineries – lots of wineries. […]
Italy Offers Wide Variety of Wine Styles and Flavors
Earlier this month I attended a wine tasting at the Zephyr Bistro in Bellingham that featured several wines from Italy. What impressed me most about the tasting was the wide array of styles and flavors that were offered; there was literally something to suit everyone’s tastes. Here are my notes on some of the wines […]