The Yakima Valley has a long history of award-winning wines and critically acclaimed vineyards. In addition, it is the state’s oldest American Viticultural Area (recognized in 1983) and its vineyards supply over half of Washington’s total wine production. On February 13 I participated in an evening of food and wine tasting at Yakima’s historic Capitol […]

Rhône varietals have certainly found their niche among Washington wineries and wine enthusiasts. Once produced in scant quantities and used primarily for blending purposes, they’ve shown an increasing presence in the market, especially as stand-alone products. So what exactly is a Rhône varietal? It’s one of 22 grapes designated for wine production within France’s Rhône […]

Valentine’s Day is Saturday and I’m guessing that many of you are still mulling about a list of possibilities on what do to with your special someone. For those of us lacking in creativity, the tried-and-true ways to celebrate the day usually seem to work best. Dinner out with a bottle of something sparkling? A […]