Great Cabernets Coming from Washington State
Washington State continues to produce some truly amazing Cabernet Sauvignon. The grape may still trail Merlot in terms of red wine production, but there’s no denying that Washington Cabernets have earned their place as some of the best in the world. The quality of Cabernet is due in no small part to the ideal growing […]
Zinfandel
Rosenblum Paso Robles 2004 (about $20): Another gorgeous California Zin surrounded with gobs of cherry, ultra-dark plum and blackberry flavors. There’s also plenty of spice on the finish along with just enough tannins to give the wine a bit of structure. Outstanding!
Confessions of a Wine Columnist
I admit it. Sometimes I refer to wine reviews from other critics when I’m trying to come up with an extraordinary word to describe a wine. I don’t think of this as a bad thing and equate it with referring to a thesaurus when I’m looking for just the right word. But please stop me […]
Taste Washington
Probably one of the biggest wine and food events held in the State of Washington, featuring dozens of wineries & restaurants and informative seminars. Go to www.tastewashington.org for event information and ticket purchases.
Hispanic-Owned Canon de Sol Has Some Awesome Current Releases
Because the wine industry has become so competitive, smaller wineries sometimes need to have a niche to make their presence known among consumers. Victor Cruz, owner and winemaker for Canon de Sol Winery has been marketing his wines, in part, by promoting his position as the only Hispanic-owned winery in Washington. I had an opportunity […]