Washington Wine of the Week – Selections for Spring, 2019
For the week of June 16, 2019: Tertulia Cellars 2016 Riviere Galets Vineyard Syrah – Sourced from the winery’s estate vineyard in Milton-Freewater, Oregon (which is included in the Walla Walla AVA), this Syrah may be one of the best you’ve ever tasted from Washington State. Explosive flavors of raspberry preserves, black plum, and cassis, […]
Polarizing Yet Popular, Pinot Noir is Undeniably at its Best as a Food-Pairing Wine
This article originally appeared, in part, in the June, 2019 issue of Bellingham Alive Magazine Like it or not, Pinot Noir, especially when served with food, is irrefutably one of the best red wines to have on the menu. But Pinot’s practically mandatory link to food is often viewed as both its own best friend […]
Mark Your Calendar for These Outstanding Wine Events Coming in 2019
February 16 and 17 – Yakima Valley Red Wine & Chocolate: Over 40 Yakima Valley, Washington wineries will be participating in this two-day event. For complete information: wineyakimavalley.org February 23 to March 3 – Vancouver International Wine Festival : This year’s Festival in Vancouver, BC will feature over 160 wineries from 15 countries including 53 […]
Woodinville Wine Country Matures Into a True Destination Location
This article originally appeared, in part, in the April, 2019 issue of Bellingham Alive Magazine The City of Woodinville, located northeast of Seattle and an easy, 90-minutes-or-less drive from the North Sound, has become a mecca for Washington wineries. Alyssa Lilequist, Director of Marketing for Woodinville Wine Country, estimates that over 110 winery tasting rooms […]
DeLille Cellars’ New Woodinville Tasting Room to Open Fall, 2019
Per the winery’s press release: DeLille Cellars, a pioneering Washington State winery, today announced that its new three-level tasting room and retail tower at the former Redhook brewery in Woodinville’s Hollywood District will open in the fall of 2019. This expansive space will provide a variety of experiences, including seated tastings, tours and a wine […]