Sangiovese Makes For a Great “Food Wine”
This week we continue our look at sangiovese, the primary grape used in wines from the Chianti region of Italy. Sangiovese tends to be a bit on the acidic side, which is not necessarily a bad thing, because this allows the wine to hold its own against a wide variety of foods. A prime example […]
Taste Washington
Over 200 Washington winemakers will be showcased at this amazing event at Qwest Field Events Center in Seattle. The tasting also includes an incredible selection of food samples from area restaurants and will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Total cost is $85, and for an additional $40, you earn admission to the VIP […]
Strict Rules Help to Maintain Chianti’s Authenticity
When you think of Chianti what comes to mind? An Italian dinner of spaghetti and meatballs? A cheap red wine in a straw-covered bottle? A side order of fava beans a la Hannibal Lecter? What’s interesting to note about Chianti is that many Americans mistakenly think they’re drinking a wine from the Chianti grape (which […]
Taste Washington Showcases Some of the State’s Finest Wineries
When it comes to planning social events and weekend activities my experience has been that Bellinghamsters are notorious procrastinators. Don’t think so? Then why, for example, do I get a barrage of phone calls on December 30 asking me what’s going on for New Years Eve? Yup, I’ve learned that when you live in the […]
Malbec Continues to Grow in Popularity Among American Wine Drinkers
Lately, I just can’t seem to get enough malbec. This red wine varietal has historically been a mainstay in France, Chile, and Argentina, but in the last few years it’s become increasingly popular in the United States. Malbec is generally a bit on the fruity side and very easy to drink because it doesn’t carry […]