Stemmari Offers Pinot Grigio and Intriguing White Blend
Originating in Sicily, Italy, Stemmari Winery has a couple of white wines I recently tried for you to consider. Their 2013 Pinot Grigio (about $10) has some nice, true-to-the varietal flavors of lemon and white peach, and good acidity that lends itself to the wine’s crisp finish. The wine should pair well with a variety […]
Watermill Winery a Standout Among Walla Walla Valley Appellation Wineries
Mention the words “Walla Walla Valley” in a wine-related conversation and you’re likely to receive a smile and a nod of approval. Wines produced from this Washington wine region have developed quite a reputation over the last several years. And with that recognition you can expect to pay higher prices – some of it warranted […]
Wine Dinner at 9 Restaurant
October 18, 2014 – Dan will moderate a five-course wine dinner featuring Annette Bergevin of Bergevin Lane Vineyards in Walla Walla. The event begins at 6 pm with seating for dinner promptly at 6:30. 9 Restaurant is located at 205 West Smith Road in Bellingham and is part of North Bellingham Golf Course. Phone the […]
Take a Day Trip Drive and Visit Challenger Ridge Winery
Looking for an afternoon getaway that includes good wines in a quiet, rural setting? A trip to Challenger Ridge Winery could be just what you need to fit the bill. Located just west of the town of Concrete, the winery is a leisurely one-hour drive from Bellingham and a visit makes for a terrific day […]
Barnard Griffin: Consistently Good Washington Wines
In 15 years of writing about wines I don’t believe I’ve dedicated an entire column to Barnard Griffin Winery, one of Washington State’s oldest wineries. I not quite sure what I’ve been thinking, because it’s fair to say that if there was such a thing as royalty among Washington winemakers, Rob Griffin would be on […]