Taste

Interview by John Vitale An interview with artist Kerry Siderius, whose paintings chronicle Central Washington’s wine region … [Read more...] about The Apple Orchardist’s Daughter

January 2, 2014 — Founded in 1962 by ten friends, six of whom were University of Washington professors, Columbia Winery has been a landmark in Woodinville since it first opened its tasting room doors in 1988.  The venerable winery today unveiled a rebranding effort that coincides with the release of four new signature wines that will represent the mainstay of their 80,000 case … [Read more...] about Columbia Winery Enters 2014 with New Wines & Bold New Look

Wine blending is more than a skill, it’s an art form; a winemaker’s blends are as unique as a signature. Join the fun action and learn from the pros how to blend your own personal bottle Winemakers long ago realized the creation of beautiful wine sometimes meant bringing different juices together to make a whole that was greater than the sum of its parts. Traditional … [Read more...] about Blend Your Own Wine

A look at year-end trends emerging on Washington State's evolving wine scene. Click here to view the actual article pages as published in Tasting Room Magazine. WASHINGTON GROWERS and winemakers have been on a roller coaster ride the last few vintages. The 2011 vintage was the coolest growing season to date, and 2012 ran just about average.  However, 2013 marks one of … [Read more...] about Tasting Room Magazine’s: 2013-14 Year in Wine

Written by John Vitale Theo handcrafted chocolate confections will turn a bottle of red wine into a fanciful celebration JOE WHINNEY'S calling is about saving the planet as much as it is crafting richly sublime chocolate.  Early in his career he traveled to Belize as a conservation volunteer where he worked on cocoa farms.  His love for the rainforests and the … [Read more...] about Theo Chocolate & Red Wine Pairing

Wine storage expert Patrick Gilroy explores a few of the perks that comes with renting your own personal wine locker The majority of wine purchased in America is a current vintage that is consumed within one to two days after purchase, but for the occasions in life worth celebrating, a fine, aged wine can be the perfect complement. Special occasions happen more often … [Read more...] about A Cellar For Special Occasions

Artist Gary King captures calming moments in wine country that soothe the soul Click here to view the article as it appeared in the Spring 2013 issue. Gary King's scenic watercolor paintings of Champoux Vineyards in the Horse Heaven Hills appellation of Washington State capture “a sense of calm and peace,” describes the Tacoma-born artist.  “The patterns of the … [Read more...] about Natural Strokes: Artist Gary King

    CLICK HERE TO PRINT THE RECIPE Symbiotic ties seem to flourish naturally between chefs and winemakers, and executive chef Bobby Moore of Willows Lodge has long fostered successful relationships among many of Woodinville’s wineries. He joined Willows in 2001, one year after the hotel opened the Barking Frog, and quickly applied his talents to help … [Read more...] about Willows Lodge: Recipe and Interview With Chef Bobby Moore & Sommelier Matt Davis

Attend a Spring Barrel Tasting event and get ready for a glimpse into the future SPRING BARREL TASTING is a time of hope, of anticipation to what the future holds—and winemakers are excited to show their fans a small glimpse into what the last harvest has yielded and what they might be able to look forward to in the future. A Snapshot In Time Of course, what you are … [Read more...] about Barrel Tasting Fun

This wine and foodie event hosted by the Tulalip Resort Casino takes a quantum leap forward for the fourth year in a row November 23, 2012 – The crew at the Tulalip Resort Casino has once again woven their visionary magic into the annual Taste of Tulalip, a celebration of wine, food and tradition held on November 9 and 10, 2012. For the fourth consecutive year organizers … [Read more...] about Taste of Tulalip in 2012 Dazzles The Senses

Grab a front row seat in the kitchen for a show stopping meal at the Marcus Whitman Hotel in downtown Walla Walla Studded with wineries and bistros, Walla Walla’s historic brick-lined downtown was recently named one of America’s Top 10 Great Neighborhoods. Among its crowning foodie glories is The Chef’s Table—a hip, fun, deliciously decadent dining experience staged in the … [Read more...] about The Chef’s Table at The Marcus Whitman Hotel

Made from Cabernet Sauvignon grape yeast, the Pane Francese Loaf is a wine-friendly collaboration between Hightower Cellars and Seattle's Macrina Bakery Breadmakers and winemakers have enjoyed an intimate relationship with yeast for thousands of years. In early winemaking, wild natural yeasts found on the grape skins fed on the sugars of the juice, converting it into … [Read more...] about Bread & Wine: Macrina Bakery & Hightower Cellars

Kestrel Vintners assembles team of notable chefs for a celebration of food and wine in a Yakima Valley estate vineyard Article and photographs by John & Adean Vitale It's not very often one gets to partake in a wine and food event on a scale larger than life, but in the case of Kestrel Vintners first ever slow food Italian dinner in the vineyard, it was even … [Read more...] about Italian Feast In The Vineyard Inspired By Hollywood’s ‘The Big Night’

A cooking class at La Maison offers hands-on fun in the kitchen, a chance to try new artisan wines, and a full course meal to boot.   Click here to view the article as it appeared in the Winter 2011 issue. La Maison's grand kitchen could be the setting for Julia Child’s television cooking show, “The French Chef.”  The traditional French country-style farmhouse sits on … [Read more...] about Get Cooking at La Maison

An interview with the multi-talented winemaker and artist, Tim Stevens, to explore the primal connection between art and wine The label on the bottle can reveal a lot about the wine inside.  At Stevens Winery in Woodinville however, you won’t find any tasting notes on the bottles.  Here the labels reveal a glimpse into the heart and soul of Rennaisance man Tim … [Read more...] about An Artistic Thought

Rivaling the famed bistros of Napa, Wine O'Clock Wine Bar serves up fresh seasonal dishes paired with Bunnell Family Cellar wines Tucked away and around the corner on Cabernet Court in the heart of Prosser’s Vintner’s Village, Wine O’Clock Wine Bar combines the charm of old-world cafes of Provence with the amenities of contemporary bistros found in Napa. The décor … [Read more...] about Time For Wine

The growing popularity of red wine and chocolate pairings has been a northwest tradition in Washington State for years, where Red Wine & Chocolate has become an annual event celebrated on weekends in February, from the Yakima Valley to Wenatchee to Lake Chelan Valley. … [Read more...] about 7 Wine & Chocolate Pairing Techniques From The Experts