A 40 ounce bottle of PBR is the way to commemorate a 40th birthday. One ounce for every year. I found this non-vintage blend of hops and grains to be thirst-slaking, with a delightful palate-cleansing effervescence. 81/100 points. Tasted twice with consistent notes. Drink now to 25 minutes after opening. Of course this led me [More]
Pairing Chilean Chardonnay with Salmon
I covered the Sauvignon Blancs from the Wines of Chile tasting last week, but I thought it was time to give Chardonnay its due. I enjoyed pairing Chilean Chardonnay with salmon; the richness of the fish went well with the oakiness of the three Chardonnays. While the Santa Rita and the Concha y Toro had [More]
Vegetarian Thai Curry Gets Along With Riesling
Strolling through my neighborhood of Capitol Hill in Seattle, I’ve always meant to stop by the tiny kiosk that is Thai Curry Simple 2 for a generous bowl of vegetarian Thai curry. I wish I would have taken a better photo of the place but found this one on their Facebook page which captures the [More]
Tasting 58 Washington Syrahs
I took part in judging the “Sexy Syrah” event at Salty’s in Seattle, which involved tasting 58 Washington Syrahs and Syrah blends. It is an extremely popular event that benefits FareStart. As a judge I got to enter an hour earlier, which I was grateful for as the place gets packed. How do you survive [More]
Sunday Brunch With Bacon and Eggs Plus a Sparkling Rosé Discovery
A complete Easter Sunday brunch with friends should include not only bacon and eggs but also sparkling rosé. The Aimery Cremant de Limoux Brut Rosé is so totally in my wheelhouse. Pale and very dry, it cuts right through your smoky, eggy, cheesy, rich brunch fare with enthusiasm. If you’re wondering what the “1531” refers [More]
Chickpea Dumplings and Verdejo Will Make Your Day
You may want a nap after, but the thought of eating 3 or 4 (dozen) chickpea dumplings along with a glass of Verdejo has been haunting me (in a good way) since my recent lunch at Revel in Seattle. Chickpea, roasted cauliflower, and mustard yogurt make for a flavorful, yet not too spicy, dumpling. Hailing [More]
The Ultimate Picnic Table for An Outdoor Wine Tasting Party
Source: dwell.com via Jameson on Pinterest This picnic table (as show in Dwell) custom tailored for an outdoor wine tasting party makes me want a backyard so very badly. Or to head out to Healdsburg, CA, to visit Medloc Ames Winery. I can think of a wine to bring to add to the mix [More]
Happiness is a Sparkling Rosé Made from Nerello Mascalese
I feel so passionately about drinking sparkling rosé, especially examples made from unusual grapes like Nerello Mascalese, that I’d gladly pedal this pink bicycle around town to try and win new converts. I have had a lifelong (well, since I attained legal drinking age) love of dry rosé and my feeling is adding bubbles just [More]
