Can’t recall a more memorable pizza I’ve had than this nettle pesto with guanciale from Bar del Corso in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Seattle. If you are downtown, hop on the light rail and it’s a five minute walk from the station. All of their small plates are great, too. Even if they didn’t [More]
A Washington Wine Blending Odyssey With Wine Folly
Taking part in a Washington wine blending exercise with Madeline Puckette of Wine Folly was a great way to spend a late-February* afternoon. Thanks to our host Alex Shennum of BYOB Vintners and also to Madeline for the invite. With Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Malbec from Almquist Family Vintners at our disposal, the [More]
Drinking an Amity Vineyards 1985 Oregon Pinot Noir
How does an Oregon Pinot Noir from 1985 taste? Find out how this Amity Vineyards wine fared in my latest post on the Foodista blog.
Oregon Sparkling Wine Shines at an Unforgettable Brunch
The Black Walnut Inn and Vineyard in Dundee, Oregon, was the setting for an unforgettable brunch made even more memorable by the presence of fantastic Oregon sparkling wine. Not only were the dishes superlatively prepared with quality and care by Chef Kris (owner and executive chef of Renaissance Catering) but the matches with the sparkling [More]
Label Lust: A Duo From Domaine Pouillon
Two of my new favorite wine labels come from Domaine Pouillon. I was introduced to them at a lunch in Hood River, OR, highlighting the diversity and uniqueness of the Columbia Gorge wine region. As a coffee lover, the label for the 2009 Syrah “French Press” immediately caught my eye. You also gotta love a [More]
Crispy Pork Belly and Columbia Gorge Wines
Source: Uploaded by user via Jameson on Pinterest Nora’s Table in Hood River, Oregon was a charming setting for a tasting of wines from the Columbia Gorge region. Chef Kathy Watson served the pictured crispy pork belly with a refreshing apple and fennel salad with honey walnuts and salted caramel. Not only is Nora’s [More]
The Ingenious and Beautiful Assyrtiko Vines on Santorini
Though I personally would welcome the warmth and wind, the Assyrtiko vines on the island of Santorini would beg to differ. To keep the grapes from being lifted away into the sky by the relentless gusts, the vines are woven into a basket shape. The wine produced from the Assyrtiko grape is a bracing, lively [More]
