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Now is a great time to join a wine club, thanks to a new law allowing wineries and consumers greater freedom to come together. … [Read more...] about Wine Politics: Changing the Rules of the Game

A closeup look at the personality behind wine grape pioneer Dr. Walter Clore and the everlasting effects of his work … [Read more...] about Walter Clore: The Father of Washington Wine

Napa Valley players, new appellations, and a love affair with Rosé are included in our annual review of the hottest trends at the forefront of Washington wine … [Read more...] about 2015: Tasting Room Magazine’s The Year in Wine

An interview with Walla Walla artist Todd Telander, whose landscapes radiate dreamy tonality … [Read more...] about Artist Todd Telander: Chasing the Light

Executive Chef Perry Mascitti of Tulalip Resort Casino reveals his secrets for 30-minute wine sauces and relishes that are easily interchangable with your favorite meats or seafood EVERYDAY I get to do what I love at work, which is experiment with new recipes.  I admit it, it’s rare when I am willing to spend five hours at home preparing a fine sauce for dinner when I would … [Read more...] about Recipes: Chef Perry Mascitti’s Secrets to Cooking With Wine

Yakima, Wash. — Oct. 20, 2015 — The Yakima Valley is often referred to as the backbone of the Washington State wine industry. It was the first appellation to be established in Washington State and it remains the most significant as outlined in a new study released by the Washington State Wine Commission. The Yakima Valley Appellation is located in both Yakima and Benton … [Read more...] about New Study Showcases Yakima Valley AVA’s Impact to Washington Wine Industry

Part of the ritual of opening a bottle of wine is discovering the artistic image or message imprinted on the cork.  Those priceless enclosures can be tucked away in a drawer, jar or cork cage. Over time, as the containers fill up they can be used to create one-of-a-kind cork art, such as trivets, ornaments, wreaths and photo frames. Tasting Room Magazine readers Alison and … [Read more...] about Unleash Your Creativity With Cork Art

The PBS series, Downton Abbey, is inspiring a movement among wine fans. The hit TV drama, which centers on the lives of a family of British aristocrats and their servants in the post-Edwardian era, holds a historical sort of fascination for Michael and Cindy Jacobsen. The Enumclaw couple recently hosted a Downton Abbey themed wine event among friends at Plateau Wines, the … [Read more...] about The Wines of Downton Abbey

An interview with Chef Daniel Carr of Visconti’s reveals his passion for crafting authentic salumi. The centuries-old European craft of salting and curing meats was barely practiced in this country until during the past decade or so when a few intrepid restaurateurs and chefs—like owners Daniel Carr and Candy Mecham of Visconti’s Restaurant Group in North Central … [Read more...] about An Interview with Chef Daniel Carr: Cured by Visconti’s

Beecher’s Handmade Cheese recipe is an adult version of a classic dish that pairs surprisingly well with a variety of wines. Beecher's was Seattle's first artisan cheese company, opening their doors in the historic Pike Place Market in the fall of 2003 with a commitment to locally-sourced premium ingredients. Their cheeses are free of any articial flavors and preservatives … [Read more...] about Recipe: Beecher’s Ultimate Mac and Cheese

A peek at the 2014 harvest plus a review of what's trending in Washington's wine industry Washington State growers and winemakers saw their second straight warm growing season in 2014.  For many vineyard sites in Eastern Washington, it was their warmest growing season on record.  Growers appreciated the relatively stress-free year which was without frosts, freezes and other … [Read more...] about 2014: The Year In Wine

If you enjoy wines from Italy, France, Spain and California, try our featured Top Wine Picks from our "Washington State Vs. The World" series. Below we review 16 Washington-produced wines crafted in four different worldly styles: Barbera, Grenache, Albariño and Petite Sirah. BARBERA What You Should Know: Barbera is the #1 grown red grape in the Piedmont region of Italy, … [Read more...] about Featured Wine Picks: Fall 2014

America's #1 varietal is finding renewed appreciation among Washington winemakers who are getting it right—and thirsty consumers eager to fall back in love again. Chardonnay occupies an unusual place in the hearts and minds of U.S. consumers.  On the one hand, many turn their nose up at the grape, so much so that there was a vocal ‘Anything But Chardonnay’ (ABC) movement a … [Read more...] about Chardonnay Revival

August 25, 2014 — Featuring 120 elite wineries and an army of chefs preparing over 80 dish tastings, the Taste of Tulalip promises new elements of surprise for its 6th anniversary A lot of Northwest casinos may sing praises about their in-house food and wine, but the Tulalip Resort Casino is a sure bet when it comes to a bona fide international culinary experience and … [Read more...] about Taste of Tulalip Pushes Creativity To The Limits

Like wine, hard ciders range from light and fruity to complex, full-bodied and dry. Give your adventurous palate a treat with these mouth-watering craft libations. Hard cider was more popular than water when it came to quenching the thirst of Europeans from the 12th to 17th century. So it was only natural that the first pilgrims who made the Atlantic crossing on the … [Read more...] about 5 Ciders for Wine Lovers

Hearty and satisfying, Island Brebis is an award-winning artisanal sheep milk tomme homegrown on a Whidbey Island farm Glendale Shepherd farm owners Lynn and Stan Swanson, along with their son Erik, wouldn’t dream of making cheese with milk from anybody’s sheep other than their own.  They honor the farmstead tradition of raising and milking their own animals and … [Read more...] about Whidbey Island Farmstead Cheese

Spearheaded by the Marcus Whitman Hotel, Walla Walla's inaugural Friends of James Beard Benefit Weekend showcases the region's rich food and wine culture. The Marcus Whitman Hotel presented their inaugural Friends of James Beard Benefit Weekend in Walla Walla on July 18-19, 2014, providing guests with a world-class food and wine experience. The two-day benefit was an … [Read more...] about Friends of James Beard Benefit Celebrates Food and Wine in the Walla Walla Valley

If you like wines from Italy, Spain and France, try try these featured Top Wine Picks from our “Washington Vs. The World” series.  Below we review 16 Washington State wines crafted in 4 worldly styles: Super Tuscan, Super Rioja, Petit Verdot and Rosé.  SUPER TUSCANS What You Should Know:  In the early 70’s, Chianti-designated wines were of such poor quality that Tuscan … [Read more...] about Featured Wine Picks: Summer 2014

Cheering for their local Super Bowl Championship team this season, noshing Seattle football fans might also become victors in the fight against hunger in Washington State. “We want to give the 12th Man something to take to the game as well as give back to the community,” says Bob Bullock, who along with his wife Lauren have created a fundraiser to benefit the statewide … [Read more...] about 12th Blend Launches ‘Bottles For Bread’ Fundraiser to Fight Hunger in Washington State

Chefs and winemakers roll up their sleeves at these winery-based restaurants to deliver a full service dining experience. Ranging from delicious casual fare to elegant culinary creations, wine country travelers can count on a perfect symbiosis between food and wine at Tasting Room Magazine’s top choices of winery restaurants. Click here to view the actual pages as … [Read more...] about Top 10 Winery Restaurants of Washington State

If you like wines from France, Italy and Oregon, try these featured Top Wine Picks from our "Washington Vs. The World" series.  Below we review 16 Washington State wines crafted in 4 different styles: GSM Rhônes, Dolcetto, Pinot Noir and Viognier. GSM BLENDS What You Need To Know: “GSM” is an acronym for Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, a classic red blend of three … [Read more...] about Featured Wine Picks: Spring 2014