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I’ve always considered Nero D’Avola a gateway grape (wine) for those new world wine drinkers who might want to experiment with old-world wine. In most cases (not all) it is very approachable right out...
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October is “National Merlot Month” and I plan on sharing with you as many of the good ones that I can find. There is much Merlot on the market that doesn’t do the varietal justice and the movie...
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October is National Merlot Month. I know, there’s a national something month all the time. However, this particular recognition (#merlotme) means a lot to me, because for a long time after the movie...
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If you are fairly new to wine, and you have more than a passing interest, one of the first things I would suggest you pay attention to is vintage. I’m not suggesting that you spend a huge amount of...
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One of the major wine holidays is fast approaching. Thanksgiving is the time of year for family, friends, good food and wine. I work in the wine department of a grocery store (or as the owner jokes, a...
View ArticleMARYHILL WINERY IS COMING TO WOODINVILLE WA.
Yes, Maryhill Winery is opening a tasting room in Woodinville WA. Maryhill has garnered many awards for their wines throughout the years and was named “Winery Of The Year” by Winepress NW a few years...
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With Thanksgiving just around the corner, you are no doubt thinking about the wine you will serve with the meal. Traditionally, turkey is the main course with the many sides that go with it. In reds,...
View Article2019’S TOP FORTY WINES UNDER TWENTY BUCKS
Once again I embark on the project of going through my copious wine notes to find the wines that earned the right to be on this list. I taste well over six hundred wines a year, I take tasting notes on...
View Article2019 WINERY OF THE YEAR… POMUM CELLARS-VINATERIA IDILICO
For a few years now, I have been selecting a winery that I believe deserves the distinction as my winery of the year. The criteria are simple, great wines that show quality, typicity and personality....
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Here we are, three weeks into 2020 and I’m putting out my first “Pick Of The Week” for the new year. I know it’s kind of lame since I’ve made it my goal to be more consistent this year. One thing’s for...
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Syrah sales are suffering and I’m not sure exactly why. If you have any thoughts on this, feel free to make a comment and give me some insights. There is one thing that has crossed my mind about it,...
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Red blends are huge in the wine world. Customers can’t get enough of them and they often come in at very reasonable prices for the quality of the wine. Many well-known wineries that have top-end wines...
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A lot of people who know me, know that finding great values in wine is a big deal. I spend a lot of time tasting wines in search of solid wines under twenty bucks. More often than not, I find some of...
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Fall is upon us, but that doesn’t mean we have to give up on Rose’. I know it is considered a summertime wine by many. However, as each year goes by, it seems as if that group is fading away and more...
View ArticleBARNARD GRIFFIN…2020 WINERY OF THE YEAR
Living in the San Juan Islands, I have been on a Washington State ferry many times. When I was a kid, I marveled at the ferries. I loved the scenery and watching the boat dock at each island. Watching...
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