Last week you got six suggestions for killer Christmas gifts under $40. For the hardcore tailgater, there was the perfect Bloody Mary gift set, for the health- and socially-conscious there was Love Bottle, for the adventurous home bartender there were one-of-a-kind...
There are few things that I enjoy more in life than being proven wrong. No, I mean it. Getting my preconceived notions about the world challenged and changed is actually quite a bit of fun, especially when it involves wine. So when I first heard about Idaho wine, I...
As charming as the village its tasting room lies in, Leavenworth, Washington-based Ryan Patrick Vineyards prides itself on providing award-winning wines to its Bavarian-themed community and beyond. With a vineyard located on Washington’s newest AVA, the Ancient...
Whether a grand celebration or an intimate feast, holiday meals are essential to the season. For the inaugural meal in a four-week holiday pairings series, we present you with something for Christmas to New Years and back again: roast beef. We’ve consulted a few...
The wine press—myself included—enjoys preaching about the essential balance of art and science in winemaking. However, at the end of the day, someone or something has to sell the product, oftentimes regardless of quality and in the favor of good packaging. Although...
Picking wine out for Thanksgiving can be more complicated than it appears on the surface: the traditional foods combine some slightly unusual flavors, buying for larger groups can be tricky and figuring out what to prioritize can always be a bit of a hassle. My...
Taste of Tulalip is the real start of the holiday season for me–a chance to simply enjoy some of the finest wines in the world, hailing from both far and near. The two-day celebration of wine is hosted at the Tulalip Resort Casino in Tulalip, Washington and serves...
Willamette Valley is host to more than 4oo wineries within its six sub-appellations, including its southern end which hubs around Eugene, Oregon as multifarious viticultural sanctuary for more than 20 wineries. From bigger names (King Estates, Capitello, J. Scott)...
Those who live in rainy territories aren’t picky when it comes to getaways. But as full-fledged heat-infused vacays aren’t always an option, we know wine tasting can be just as satisfyingly warm—especially when "island" becomes part of the equation. Even though we...
Torii Mor Winery, named to evoke an image of a “beautiful gate to the earth,” specializes in handcrafting elegant and refined Pinot Noir that echoes the spirit of its Burgundy ancestry and earthy namesake. The wines can be found in two tasting locations:...
