Category Results for: White Wine

 

Wines of Chile Culinary Bus Tour of Portland

Monday, September 17th, 2012

The day before the recent Wine Bloggers Conference in Portland, Oregon, Colby and I had the pleasure to attend a culinary bus tour hosted by Wines of Chile. We boarded the Double Decker tour bus at the DoubleTree Portland and headed off for a wonderful afternoon enjoying Portland’s diverse food options paired with some wonderful […]

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A Wine for Tonight: NV Sokol Blosser Evolution White Wine

Thursday, September 13th, 2012

Would you like a quick suggestion for a good wine to drink tonight (or this weekend) that won’t break your budget and is widely available? Many of our readers have said this is something they would like, so here is this week’s selection, the NV Sokol Blosser Evolution White Wine, produced with grapes from Oregon, […]

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Avennia Winery: An Impressive Debut

Monday, September 10th, 2012

Managing partner Marty Taucher and winemaker/partner Chris Peterson founded Avennia Winery in 2010. Located in Woodinville, Washington, Avennia’s first wines were released this past weekend. And, folks, an impressive debut it was. In my opinion, Avennia is the most exciting new Washington winery since Rasa Vineyards burst onto the scene a few years ago. The […]

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A Wine for Tonight: 2011 Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling

Thursday, September 6th, 2012

Would you like a quick suggestion for a good wine to drink tonight (or this weekend) that won’t break your budget and is widely available? Many of our readers have said this is something they would like, so here is this week’s selection, the 2011 Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling from the Columbia Valley in […]

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Live Wine Blogging Recap from #WBC12 РWhites & Ros̩s

Wednesday, August 29th, 2012

Earlier this month, Dad (John), Colby, and I spent three jam-packed days in Portland, Oregon, for the fifth annual Wine Bloggers Conference. We were joined by over 300 fellow wine bloggers, wine industry participants, and media members for tastings, keynote addresses, breakout sessions, and visits to local vineyards and wineries. During the conference, we participated […]

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A Wine for Tonight: 2011 Chateau Ste. Michelle Horse Heaven Sauvignon Blanc

Thursday, August 23rd, 2012

Would you like a quick suggestion for a good wine to drink tonight (or this weekend) that won’t break your budget and is widely available? Many of our readers have said this is something they would like, so here is this week’s selection, the 2011 Chateau Ste. Michelle Horse Heaven Sauvignon Blanc from the Horse […]

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Long Shadows Vintners: 2011 Poet’s Leap and 2008 Saggi

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012

Founded by Washington wine pioneer Allen Shoup, Long Shadows Vintners is a collection of ultra-premium wineries comprised of internationally acclaimed winemakers from the major wine regions of the world. Each winemaker is a partner in a unique winery dedicated to producing a single Columbia Valley wine representing a “best of type” that reflects the winemaker’s […]

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Challenging Wine Pairing: Sip It, A Creole Dish

Monday, August 20th, 2012

Creole and Cajun meals are among my favorites. As I have mentioned before in various posts, the Wine Peeps love spicy foods. John and I recently spent several days in New Orleans celebrating our 44th wedding anniversary and had the opportunity to enjoy some fantastic food! On the way to the airport to return home, […]

Filed under: American Wine, Challenging Wine Pairing, Food & Wine, Malbec, Red Wine, Riesling, Washington State Wine, White Wine, Wines Over $25, Wines Under $20, Wines Under $25 |

 

Riesling from Washington’s Chateau Ste. Michelle, 2011 Vintage

Wednesday, August 8th, 2012

Riesling has become known as Washington State’s signature white variety. Washington is the largest Riesling producing state in the United States. And, Washington State’s own Chateau Ste. Michelle is the largest Riesling producer in the world. Chateau Ste. Michelle is Washington State’s founding winery with its roots dating back to the repeal of Prohibition. In […]

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A Wine for Tonight: 2011 Nobilo Regional Collection Sauvignon Blanc

Thursday, July 26th, 2012

Would you like a quick suggestion for a good wine to drink tonight (or this weekend) that won’t break your budget and is widely available? Many of our readers have said this is something they would like, so here is this week’s selection, the 2011 Nobilo Regional Collection Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough region of […]

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