I’m usually generally disappointed with cocktail recipe books. They typically have a handful of useful recipes that a person would actually make, and the rest of the recipes either require obscure ingredients or components that you must Google before you can begin to shop for them. Drink Me Now is different. Consider it your cocktail assistant, no matter how new or … [Read more...] about ‘Drink Me Now: 150 Cocktails for Any Emergency’ packs a punch
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Seattle’s Sean Sullivan writes for famous ‘Pocket Wine Book’
SEATTLE - Famed British author Hugh Johnson celebrates the 40th anniversary of his Pocket Wine Book next month, but this 2017 edition marks the first for Seattle’s Sean Sullivan as one of his correspondents. However, the opportunity to share his insight and opinions on the wine industries of Washington, Oregon and Idaho for a guide with 12 million copies sold worldwide is … [Read more...] about Seattle’s Sean Sullivan writes for famous ‘Pocket Wine Book’
‘Somm: Into the Bottle’ takes loving look at wine
Somm is back, and it's better than ever. Three years after the release of the critically acclaimed documentary Somm, writer/director Jason Wise has returned with a sequel, Somm: Into the Bottle. The film was released in November and made its Seattle debut last month. Now it is available on streaming services including iTunes and Amazon Video. The original Somm followed … [Read more...] about ‘Somm: Into the Bottle’ takes loving look at wine
Prepare to picnic in Northwest wine country
While it feels like we're still in the deepest part of winter, sunnier days are not too far ahead. And that's why it's time to start thinking about wine touring and the accoutrements that accompany such happy activities. One way to turn a winery visit into a perfect outing is to plan for a picnic. While a picnic basket is a pleasant nostalgic memory, it's not always the most … [Read more...] about Prepare to picnic in Northwest wine country
Loosen young red wines with Aervana
When you have a bottle of young red wine, one of the best ways to help it taste its best is to give it a bit of air. In the long term, air is not a good thing for wine. That's why we have corks and screw caps - to keep out the oxygen. During the winemaking process, for the most part air is kept away from wine. When a wine is young, it's pretty tightly wound. It's been in … [Read more...] about Loosen young red wines with Aervana