Wine Dinner Series at Bellingham’s 9Restaurant
Dan is pleased to announce this year’s fall/winter wine dinner series at North Bellingham Golf Course’s 9Restaurant. Dan will moderate each 5-course dinner, which will be prepared by Chef Nick Moss and, as always, accompanied by some stellar wines. The upcoming schedule is as follows: November 3, 2018 – California’s Rodney Strong Vineyards Featuring Rick […]
Washington Wine of the Week – Selections for Fall, 2018
For the week of December 16, 2018: Townshend Cellar 2017 Pinot Gris – From the Spokane winery: a Pinot Gris that’s fragrant (ambrosia, tropical fruit) tasty (Granny Smith apple, pear and plenty of lemon/lime flavors on a crisp finish) and highly affordable (only about $10-$12 a bottle). This is a great wine to purchase in […]
Looking for Something Different? Give Marselan a Tray
Bodega Garzon 2016 Marselan Reserve – The Marselan grape is a cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache; and that puts it squarely in the middle on acidity and tannin levels and gives it instant, crowd-pleasing appeal. This selection from the Uruguay winery carries a whiff of savory herbs on the nose, understated flavors of inky […]
At Home on Whidbey Island: Wine Bars and Tasting Rooms
This article originally appeared, in part, in the December, 2018 issue of Bellingham Alive Magazine Whidbey Island wine enthusiasts have reason to be happy. In addition to seven wineries clustered around the southern half of the island, the north end of Whidbey lays claim to two outstanding venues that are perfect for wine tasting: The […]
Selections from Rodney Strong Vineyards Make Great Wines for the Holidays
Sonoma Valley’s Rodney Strong Vineyards has a long tradition of producing solid wines at affordable prices. Here’s a sample trio of choices that should work well at a traditional Thanksgiving dinner or anytime during the Christmas/Hanukkah holiday season: 2017 Rose of Pinot Rose – Mouth-watering red berry and green melon flavors, a hint of sweet […]