With three important football games being played in next four days in the Pacific Northwest, it's time to think about what wines you will open as you root on your team. Today is the annual Apple Cup between the Washington State University Cougars and the University of Washington Huskies. Kickoff is at 12:30 p.m. at Husky Stadium in Seattle. The game will be broadcast by … [Read more...] about 10 wines for Northwest tailgate parties
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A case for Thanksgiving wine
Don't stress about which wines to pair with your Thanksgiving feast. The fact is it is difficult to find wines to match with every part of the meal because there are so many flavors going on between the turkey, spuds, stuffing, sweet potatoes, creamed onions, cranberry sauce and green bean casserole. So avoid the issue by opening several bottles of wine and letting your … [Read more...] about A case for Thanksgiving wine
Baker’s dozen of sassy Sauvignon Blancs from Washington
Martin-Scott Winery 2012 Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley, $16 Most of the grapes made at this East Wenatchee, Wash., winery come from vines surrounding their grounds that overlook the Columbia River, but this lot traditionally comes downstream from Rosebud Vineyard near Mattawa. One of the state's first organically farmed sites helps create aromas of grapefruit, lemon, canned … [Read more...] about Baker’s dozen of sassy Sauvignon Blancs from Washington
10 fab Cabs from the Pacific Northwest
Grande Ronde Cellars 2007 Pepper Bridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley, $30 Dave Westfall and his two partners recently moved the production facility to downtown Spokane, not far from their lively tasting room. They work with very small lots and their attention to detail and patience shows. Here's a classic Cab from start to finish, leading with aromas of dark … [Read more...] about 10 fab Cabs from the Pacific Northwest
Seven sweet wines to savor
Anam Cara Cellars 2012 Nicholas Estate Gewürztraminer, Chehalem Mountains, $24 The 2014 edition of Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book raves about the Pinot Noir and dry Riesling coming off Anam Cara's estate vineyard, and the renowned British writer could also mention the dessert-style Gewürz on offer at this Newberg, Ore., tasting room, too. Its nose is filled with apricot jam, … [Read more...] about Seven sweet wines to savor