Editor’s note: Superheroes among us
April 27, 2012 – 2:25 pm | No Comment

Dear reader,
Every kid probably grows up wanting to be superhero. Whether it’s trying to be Superman or Supergirl, we all want to be better at something than anyone else.
Of course, we finally realize that …

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How to navigate a wine list | 5 things you need to know
March 30, 2012 – 4:03 pm | Comments Off
How to navigate a wine list | 5 things you need to know

By David White
Navigating a wine list can be daunting.
Even wine geeks are intimidated by the leather-bound tomes that so many restaurants hand out. When the wine list doesn’t land on the table with a thud, …

A passport to beers of the world
February 28, 2012 – 4:04 pm | Comments Off
A passport to beers of the world

By Nat Levy | Courtesy photos
Pacific Northwesterners spend our live spoiled with great beer. For most of us, Pyramid is a local equivalent to Miller Lite, a beer you can drink all day long. But …

Crack some bubbly, no matter the season
February 10, 2012 – 2:22 pm | Comments Off
Crack some bubbly, no matter the season

By Nat Levy
Just because it’s not New Year’s Eve doesn’t mean the season of celebration has ended. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and we’re not too far away from the Mom/Dad/Grad triumvirate that …

Sweeten your palate with a glass of port
January 9, 2012 – 12:18 pm | Comments Off
Sweeten your palate with a glass of port

By Nat Levy
The holidays have come and gone, and it’s time to hunker in for the rest of the winter. Between ski trips and Valentine’s Day there are still a lot of desserts to be …

Heat up the holiday season with hot drinks
December 5, 2011 – 12:29 pm | Comments Off
Heat up the holiday season with hot drinks

By Nat Levy | Courtesy Photos
The temperature’s dropping, the sun’s going down earlier and the Christmas lights are peaking out. You know what that means, hot drinks season has come. Whether you’re huddling around a …

Birds and Blanc | What to drink during Turkey Day
November 15, 2011 – 5:36 pm | Comments Off
Birds and Blanc | What to drink during Turkey Day

By Nat Levy | Courtesy Photo
Thanksgiving is, by far, my favorite day of the year. It’s got my three favorite “Fs” – family, food and football, in that order.
I love the turkey, gravy, potatoes, stuffing, …

Hard ciders go down easy
September 22, 2011 – 1:04 pm | Comments Off
Hard ciders go down easy

By Nat Levy | Photo by Chad Coleman
As the 80 and 90-degree sun-splashed days cool down, and skies begin to gray, our collective winter-phobia begins to set in. But not so fast; we still have …

William Church shines in crowded Woodinville wine scene
June 6, 2011 – 11:06 am | Comments Off
William Church shines in crowded Woodinville wine scene

By Andy Perdue and Eric Degerman, Wine Press Northwest
With more than 80 wineries and tasting rooms in Woodinville, it’s increasingly difficult to stand out, especially with so many great producers within a few miles of …

Recession reds: quality wine bargains for $15 and under
May 5, 2011 – 1:47 pm | Comments Off
Recession reds: quality wine bargains for $15 and under

By Andy Perdue and Eric Degerman, Wine Press Northwest
Who doesn’t like a bargain, especially in this economy? Wine lovers for certain. While there is talk around the American (and global) wine industry that wine drinkers’ …

Winery thrives under Ste. Michelle ownership
April 21, 2011 – 11:13 am | Comments Off
Winery thrives under Ste. Michelle ownership

By Andy Perdue and Eric Degerman, Wine Press Northwest
In May 2006, Oregon pioneer Dick Erath shocked the Northwest wine world by selling his successful operation to Ste Michelle Wine Estates. A half-decade later, Erath Winery …