Each year the Seattle Times publishes its cherished roster of what its tasting panel merits the best wines in the Northwest. Price aside, all wines vie for a coveted spot on the Top 50 list. This year, 2014, Waterbrook 2012 Malbec, found nationwide for $14 or less, made #16 on the list. Critic Andy Perdue …
Seattle Times wine columnist Andy Perdue shares three lists of holiday wines based on price point, including whites, reds, sparkling wines and a couple of dessert wines. Copyright 2014 , The Seattle Times Co. http://seattletimes.com/html/foodwine/2024998284_holidayfoodwine12xml.html The holidays can be the most expensive time of the year, thanks to parties, feasts and presents. Putting wine into …
Dan Dunn paid Precept Wine’s Canyon Vineyard Ranch a visit as he was coursing his way through America’s wine regions in his quest for book material. Ranch caretaker Bob Stiles’ dog, Robo (aka Toto, below), became a metaphor for resilience in American wine-making. Enjoy! Why Can’t American Wine Get Any Respect, Even in America?A boozy …
Merlot and Malbec(Part 3 of a 3-part Series)By Chuck Hill – Wines Northwesthttp://www.winesnw.com/chuckhill_winesofweek.htm Each year when I enjoy the fall pairing of sausages, spaetzle and juicy red wines, I marvel at the delicious simplicity of the matchup. Indeed, you can create restaurant-quality fare with a few store-bought ingredients (use pasta if you don’t want to …
Last year, Ste. Chapelle Winery introduced a new tier of limited-edition, barrel-aged wines that show the winery’s more sophisticated potential called the Panoramic Idaho series. Featuring some of Idaho’s most beloved natural landmarks on its photographic labels, these wines start at $20 and include such varieties as Chardonnay, Grenache, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon and a …