For young red wines, decanting should be considered an essential. Yet few wine consumers do that, primarily because of the hassle factor. First, you need a decanter. Second, it needs to be handy. Third, it's one more thing to wash after dinner. Fourth, if you don't finish the wine, then you need to either pour it back into the bottle or store it in a decanter. Lots of … [Read more...] about Northwest-made TRIbella solves wine decanter hassle
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New book digs into Walla Walla Valley wine roots
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - This region's original wine blogger now has written the book on the history of the Walla Walla Valley wine industry. Wines of Walla Walla Valley: A Deep-Rooted History has just been published, and author Catie McIntyre Walker is beginning to promote it. The book, which retails for $20, is part of the "American Palate" series by History Press of South … [Read more...] about New book digs into Walla Walla Valley wine roots
‘Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book’ expands coverage of Northwest wine
It’s the middle of harvest for Pacific Northwest winemakers, the same time of year that also delivers the latest edition of the handy and insightful Hugh Johnson's 2015 Pocket Wine Book by the famed British author. The 336-page guide expands its coverage of our corner of the wine world by nearly a full page. The six-page spread for Washington, Oregon and Idaho starts on page … [Read more...] about ‘Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book’ expands coverage of Northwest wine
GrillGrate makes for great backyard barbecue
One of the best culinary experiences for Pacific Northwest carnivores pairs a glass of homegrown Cabernet Sauvignon with a ribeye sizzling off the grill, and the GrillGrate — an accessory made in the USA for backyard grills — removes frustration from the preparation. Flare ups are virtually eliminated by the GrillGrate’s interlocking system of panels, and the anodized metal … [Read more...] about GrillGrate makes for great backyard barbecue
Latah Creek Wine Cellars in Spokane re-issues cookbooks
SPOKANE, Wash. - This weekend, Latah Creek Wine Cellars will hold its annual Mother’s Day celebration, which means matriarch Ellena Conway will be busy preparing dishes for customers to enjoy, just as she has for three decades. And as is her custom, she’ll gladly share her delectable and approachable recipes, but she’ll be even happier if you pick up her latest … [Read more...] about Latah Creek Wine Cellars in Spokane re-issues cookbooks