It’s been a banner couple of months for me and aged Oregon Pinot, and the 2002 Antica Terra Pinot Noir was no exception. It started a little funky at first, but after being open for a while, really hit its stride. What’s really curious about this wine is that it came in a 500ml bottle. [More]
Ending the Debate over Paring Wine With Asparagus
Purportedly, pairing wine with asparagus is difficult, but I have found the ultimate wine. No one can convince me this will not be a perfect match. Problem solved!
Pairing Wine With 50 Bacon-Wrapped Dates
I can’t help but think of Cool Hand Luke (“Nobody can eat 50 eggs.”) when I heard about Pintxo‘s challenge to eat 50 bacon-wrapped dates in 30 minutes. That’s three pounds of bacon, dates, and goat cheese. If you are in Seattle and want to enter and/or witness this eating event, it’s part of Pintxo’s [More]
Washington State Wine Industry Valued at $8.6 Billion Annually
It’s impressive to read the results of a report just released by the Washington State Wine Commission valuing the Washington State wine industry at $8.6 billion annually. Even more impressive is that number is just for the state; nationally, that number is $14.9 billion. Check out the full report. (It’s long; pour yourself a glass [More]
Breathtaking Scenery Surrounds Alto Adige Wines
If you are not familiar with Alto Adige wines, hailing from the Northern Italian region bordering Austria and Switzerland, one look at the photo above should have you intrigued. Some of my favorite white wines in the world come from this region. (Though the reds recently caught my eye.) At a recent seminar I had [More]
Earth Day Infographic: What Are Green Wines?
This Earth Day infographic from wine.com concerning green wines is concise and informative. Does a fine job of explaining what sustainable, organic, biodynamic, and natural mean when it comes to producing wine. Are these factors playing a role in which wines you purchase? Or do you just care that it is a well-made, tasty wine? [More]
Barley Papardelle with Cabbage Sprouts at Il Corvo in Seattle
Eating at Il Corvo in Seattle for the first time, I took one look at the menu and knew I was going to get the Barley Papardelle with Cabbage Sprouts. I also knew I was going to get a glass of wine. I enjoyed a simple Italian Pinot Grigio poured into a rocks glass. Nothing [More]
Help Me With My Wine Label Indecision on The Waffler
The Waffler is a website created by a fellow Seattle blogger, Molly, for those plagued with indecision over matter of style. Instead of agonizing over making a choice, you can submit your own waffle and put the matter to a vote. In my case, I have recently come across two wine labels of opposing styles [More]
