The Purple Smile, located at 1143 11th Street in Bellingham has been up and running for a couple of months and provides local wine enthusiasts with another great venue for sampling and purchasing wines. Owner Jeff Wicklund has really done a fine job of establishing his shop in the heart of Fairhaven’s business district. Wrapped […]

Add Colvin Vineyards to the list of many wineries from Walla Walla that are producing great wines that deserve your attention. Owner/Winemaker Mark Colvin began operations in 1999 – with particular emphasis on red wines and Bordeaux-style blends – and has already achieved high praise and numerous awards for many of his wines. I recently […]

What’s in a name? Well, if you’re a grape called Lemberger you have the misfortune of sounding somewhat similar to Limburger, the odiferous and much maligned cheese. Equating the two names may well be the only reason why Lemberger wines haven’t caught on among wine drinkers, although they have always enjoyed a small but loyal […]

New Years resolutions for wine drinkers? Absolutely! Many of us seem to fall into a routine with our wine purchases so this is the perfect opportunity reevaluate our past buying decisions and perhaps make a few changes for the coming year. Here are a few suggestions: Try something different. Many wine drinkers have a favorite […]