It’s been the Summer of Syrah here in my little corner of the Pacific Northwest! Earlier in August, which happens to be Washington Wine Month, a group of 10 friends and family members got together to taste six Washington Syrah wines. Now it’s time to skip across the ocean and cap off this seasonal sensory […]
Sparkling Aussie Shiraz as summer draws to a close (#worldwinetravel) Read More »
August is Washington wine month! Actually, it’s one of two Washington wine months. March is the other. When you’ve got this delicious a product, why not celebrate twice a year? What makes Washington wine so yummy? Oh, just the usual suspects: Climate – Long, warm summer days and cool nights lead to ripe fruity flavors
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Pinot Noir is one of life’s great sensory delights. The best Pinot Noir wines are medium-bodied, fruity yet earthy, smooth and elegant. Pinot Noir is a wine to sit beside and sniff repeatedly, at an unhurried pace, with or without food, company or conversation. This thin-skinned, finicky red grape prefers cool-climate regions: Burgundy, France, the
Trentino: Another option for Pinot Noir fans (#ItalianFWT) Read More »
“The Holy Snail” – Who could resist a name like that? Or the $12.99 price? I’m in! Casting aside doubts (we’ll get to those later), I grabbed a bottle of this fun-sounding Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc off the shelf at Whole Foods. It’s been a busy week of painting outside, a task best left for
Holy snails! A summer Sauv Blanc worth sipping slowly (#Winophiles) Read More »
In Washington wine circles, huge Chateau Ste. Michelle is more than a winery. It’s a presence. Ste Michelle wines are everywhere – Total Wine, Whole Foods, Walgreens – along with most small grocers and pharmacies around here. Not surprising when you consider that Ste. Michelle is the largest winery in the Pacific Northwest and third-largest
Washington Pinot Gris for chilling on a lazy summer afternoon (#winePW) Read More »
