We’re starting to host backyard parties again now that it’s summer and socialization restrictions in our state have eased up! To make our parties extra fabulous, we like to open a magnum of Rosé each time. What is a magnum, you say? Let’s consult Wine Folly, where we find out that a magnum is 1.5 liters, or the equivalent of ...
Our wine blog’s fourth anniversary is approaching, and Jen and I wanted to share our favorite wines from each winery with you. Of course, our favorites change as vintages differ, new wines appear, our palates change and our whims carry us in other directions! Your palate is likely very different from ours, but we thought we’d share some of our ...
Continuing with our salute to Women’s History Month and Women Winemakers, today we spotlight two fabulous women in wine, Assistant Winemaker Mari Rossi and Cellar Lead Srah Jackson with DeLille Cellars. There are so many amazing things happening over at DeLille these days and we love that the amazing winemaking team includes these two amazing women. Sarah and Mari arrived ...
We make quite a lot of excellent white wine here in Washington State, but as Spring approaches, I’d like to introduce you to a more unusual varietal that not every winery chooses to make: Gruner Veltliner. This refreshing dry, high-acid white wine is mostly grown in Austria but a handful of bold Washington winemakers make a few cases every year. ...
It was such a pleasure to sit down with owner/winemaker Lisa Warr-King Packer of Warr-King Wines. She spent time out of her busy Saturday (a new-release Saturday, mind you!) to chat with me about all things Woodinville wine, and a few other fun adult conversation tidbits too! As we chatted and I enjoyed her incredible wines, we reflected on the ...
DeLille Cellars is expanding again! The team at DeLille recently announced exciting news that they are opening a new wine lounge in the former Red Hook Brewery site, previous home of Wheelhouse Restaurant and Forrester’s Public House. This Lounge will be located adjacent to the existing winery and tasting room, and will offer wine pairings, glass pours, wine flights and ...
We have always been huge fans of Damsel Cellars wines, especially after meeting the damsel herself: winemaker Mari Womack. We first met several years back at a charity event for Sisters of the Vinifera Revolution and have been fans since. Not only is Mari making killer Washington wines, she’s approachable and down-to-earth. This winning combination makes you want to come ...
Happy first day of March! We’re delighted to get a sneak peek at spring today with sunshine and relatively warm weather. It makes us want to go out wine tasting, on a Monday morning! This month is special in two ways. It is Taste Washington Wine Month and it is also Women’s History Month. All month long, we will be ...
Today I wanted to introduce you to Alexandria Nicole Cellars‘ line of “Wild Mustang Wine Project” wines. They’re a partnership between Ali Boyle and her team at Alexandria Nicole Cellars, and 4 a Better Earth. The wines, a 2019 Viognier and a 2018 Red Blend, were made to benefit Skydog Ranch. $5 from each bottle purchased will go directly to ...
I have sat in front of so many bonfires over the past eleven difficult months. Since we have been only able to socialize outdoors safely for the time being, I have used my fire pit table and my two outdoor patio heaters very often. I try to make my back yard more comfortable for friends to come visit us (and ...