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Three Views on Wine With Oysters

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

Everyone has a thought on what to choose when it comes to wine with oysters. I feel that you can’t go wrong with white wines that hit all points on the crisp/dry/well-chilled mark. And bubbles are always welcome to the … Continue reading →

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Our Fall Sampler is Here!

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

We’ve selected an eclectic, interesting, and tasty roster of a dozen wines for our ever-popular sampler. Take a look at our selections below with tasting notes and food pairings. Pick up a case today! Buried Cane Pinot Grigio (Washington) Zesty … Continue reading →

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Powerhouse Cotes du Rhone

Posted on September 8, 2011 by

Cotes du Rhone has been a go-to wine for me for years. It’s always an inexpensive, safe bet. There’s a lot of good examples I try regularly, but what does it take to stand out from the pack? Well, you’ve … Continue reading →

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Eroica Riesling: A Retrospective

Posted on August 24, 2011 by

Had the opportunity to take part in tasting a vertical of Eroica Riesling at Wild Ginger. This collaboration between Chateau Ste. Michelle and Ernst Loosen from Germany is a benchmark for Washington Riesling. What started as a handshake deal between … Continue reading →

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Exploring Virgina Wine Country

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

I recently attended the Wine Bloggers Conference in Charlottesville, VA and a highlight was visiting the lovely wineries of Nelson County, with the Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop. I had no idea what to expect as far as the … Continue reading →

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Tuna and Prosecco: A Delightful Lunch

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

I’ve always been a big fan of Prosecco, the charming and thirst-slaking Italian sparkling wine, for festive and casual bubbles imbibing. At a recent lunch at Serafina, I was reminded what a great food wine it is as well. Prosecco … Continue reading →

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A Hogue Riesling Vertical

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

When you get a chance to taste a vertical of wine, normally images of something very fancy-pants, precious, and expensive come to mind. But at Hogue’s presentation/tasting detailing the results of a new study about alternate closures (and switch to … Continue reading →

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Pairing Wine With Tofu Tacos

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

In our never-ending quest to eat from food trucks as much as possible, the staff recently got tacos from a regular favorite, Marination Mobile. As I am trying keep my cholesterol from reaching quadruple digits, I ordered the tofu tacos. … Continue reading →

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A French Wine Odyssey

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

Our own Arnie Millan crams in more wine tasting and wine regions in one day than most people do all year. Read about his action-packed French Wine Odyssey.

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Pairing Wine With A Fried Chicken Sandwich

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

I was really excited to eat at the brick-and-mortar location of a favorite food truck around Seattle, Skillet, and had picked up a tip on twitter to try the fried chicken sandwich. And though I enjoyed a beer with my … Continue reading →

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