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sparkling wine

Match Maker sidebar: Yellowhawk Wines nonvintage Rosé Sparkling Wine, Columbia Valley, $38

July 22, 2022 by Eric Degerman Leave a Comment

George-Anne Robertson’s path is that of a renaissance woman, having reinvented herself a time or two after growing up on the prairies of Saskatchewan. She’s been a mountain biker sponsored by Cannondale and a student of fashion at Parsons — The New School of Design in Greenwich Village, wanting to be the 21st century’s Claire McCardell. She raised two children, piloted the … [Read more...] about Match Maker sidebar: Yellowhawk Wines nonvintage Rosé Sparkling Wine, Columbia Valley, $38

Argyle Winery 2017 Vintage Brut Sparkling Wine, Willamette Valley, $30

March 27, 2022 by Great Northwest Wine Leave a Comment

Part of its Grower Series, this methode Champenoise by Argyle winemaker Nate Klostermann continues to set the standard for Northwest sparkling wine in terms of its style, scale and execution. It's a blend of Chardonnay (55%), Pinot Noir (30%) and Pinot Meunier from two sites — nearby Knudsen Vineyard in the Dundee Hills and Argyle's estate Spirit Hill Vineyard in the cooler … [Read more...] about Argyle Winery 2017 Vintage Brut Sparkling Wine, Willamette Valley, $30

Sokol Blosser Winery 2016 Bluebird Cuvée Sparkling Wine, Oregon 70% Washington 30%, $25

July 21, 2019 by Great Northwest Wine Leave a Comment

As second-generation vintner Alex Sokol Blosser and his marketing-savvy sister, Alison, continue to grow their lineup of bubbles, they also pay homage to their family's decades of work on behalf of the Western bluebird. There are 15 bird houses across the organically farmed estate, and visitors drive past the Bluebird Block of Pinot Gris along Sokol Blosser Lane. This … [Read more...] about Sokol Blosser Winery 2016 Bluebird Cuvée Sparkling Wine, Oregon 70% Washington 30%, $25

Your guide to Pacific Northwest sparkling wine

December 28, 2012 by Andy Perdue 2 Comments

Rollin Soles, sparkling wine producer.

Inevitably, this is the time of year most people think about sparkling wine, thanks to holiday parties and New Year's Eve celebrations. It's also about time we say to ourselves, "This is delicious. I should drink sparkling wine more often." With that in mind, here is a guide to some of the Northwest's top sparkling wine producers, which you can use for your year-end … [Read more...] about Your guide to Pacific Northwest sparkling wine

Unshrouding sparkling wine

December 27, 2012 by Andy Perdue 1 Comment

Domaine Ste Michelle makes Washington sparkling wine.

Between all the bubbles, the special methods for opening the bottle and the unusual glasses, sparkling wine can appear much more complicated than it really needs to be. And why should we call it sparkling wine instead of Champagne? Let's find out. Sparkling wine vs. Champagne Champagne is a grape-growing and winemaking area of France, northeast of Paris. The monk Dom … [Read more...] about Unshrouding sparkling wine

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Wine Cruises & Safaris

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Grapes

VineLines Dispatch gallery: ‘I go where they grow’ as 2023 harvest begins

My long, strange trip with Viognier

British Columbia wine industry prepares for widespread replanting

May’s heat pushes much of Northwest wine country ahead of hot 2015 vintage

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Food

Match Maker: King Estate Winery rising stars combine for elevated restaurant experience

Match Maker recipe: Corn Agnolotti with Chanterelle Mushroom, Roasted Corn, Black Truffle and Citrus Brown Butter

Match Maker recipe: Beef Ribeye with Uni Butter, Pacific Dulse and Lobster Glace

Match Maker: Thiessen puts his brand on WW with Walla Walla Steak Co.

Match Maker recipe: Chocolate Crémeux Tart with Cocoa Nibs and Hazelnuts

History

Washington wine leaders back HistoryLunch in Seattle

Love at first sip, thanks to Wente Vineyards

Merit, heritage surround helpful Meritage concept

L’Ecole N° 41 Winery develops lesson plan in history for Walla Walla

A historical tasting of L’Ecole N° 41 Winery’s first 40 years at the Schoolhouse library

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