Editor’s note: I’ve got the fever
April 26, 2013 – 11:22 am | No Comment

Dear reader,
It’s here! It’s here! Spring in the Northwest.
If you didn’t catch it in my last column, I’ll reiterate: Spring is my favorite time in Washington. Blue skies? Sunshine? A slight breeze? Yes, please! It’s …

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The perfect pair
February 2, 2013 – 1:28 pm | Comments Off
The perfect pair

BY LINDA BALL
Several of the wineries and tasting rooms in Woodinville are pairing wine and chocolate for special tastings in honor of Valentine’s Day. It’s a lovely way to spend an afternoon or evening with …

The sweetest solution
January 8, 2013 – 11:49 am | Comments Off
The sweetest solution

BY ANDY PERDUE AND ERIC DEGERMAN
Washington’s original wine grape is once again the state’s most dominant variety, both in quality and quantity.
While this might seem like old news — great Riesling has been growing in …

How to avoid the wine rut this fall
November 19, 2012 – 11:58 am | Comments Off
How to avoid the wine rut this fall

By David White
Whether you’re a veteran oenophile or a budding wine enthusiast, you’ve probably fallen into a wine rut at one point or another.
Perhaps you’ve never been disappointed by a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, so …

Northwest Wines: Reds and whites under $15
June 8, 2012 – 9:36 am | Comments Off

By Andy Perdue and Eric Degerman
Not all wine has to be expensive. Here is a selection of Northwest wines – reds and whites – that retail for $15 or less and should be readily available.
Reds
Eliseo …

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, …