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Recent Posts Tagged With 'dessert wine'

Jul 12

Gorman Winery tempts and teases at Italianissimo

Chris Gorman says he isn’t a smart wine maker. Don’t  believe him,  he is like the Columbo of wine makers without the wrinkled rain coat. On a gorgeous, sunny Wednesday evening Gorman Winery threw a party on the back patio of Italianis (read full article)

Announcements, Cab Blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, chenin blanc, dessert wine, Gorman Winery, Italianissimo, Rose, Wine

Jun 24

Seattle Wine Awards 2010: Celebrating the Old and the New

The Seattle Wine Awards Grand Tasting is the penultimate event of the year to enjoy and celebrate our state’s spectacular and growing wine industry. This was an opportunity to taste the new releases of my favorite wineries as well a chance to (read full article)

Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Da Ma Wines, Daven Lore Winery, dessert wine, Double Gold Award Winner, Event Reviews, Gilbert Cellars, Gold Award Winner, Icicle Ridge Winery

Jun 16

Not even Seattle sunshine outshines Seattle Wine Awards Grand Tasting

The Seattle Wine Awards Grand Tasting was on Sunday, June 13th and featured almost 400 award winning Washington wines.  Every wine poured at the event was an award winner. For me, wine is not only a beverage but it is an experience. The Grand Tastin (read full article)

Bronze Award Winner, dessert wine, Double Gold Award Winner, Event Reviews, Gamache Vineyards, Gamache Vintners, Gold Award Winner, Grand Reve Vintners, Icicle Ridge Winery, Northwest Totem Cellars

Jun 12

NW Wine Academy Summer Release Party

The Northwest Wine Academy, at South Seattle Community College, is celebrating summer by with the release party for four white wines this weekend Friday 4-7 and Saturday 12-4. NW Wine Academy Summer Releases Unoaked Chardonnay Barrel Fermented Chard (read full article)

Announcements, Bargain Buy, Cabernet Franc, dessert wine, Northwest Wine Academy, NW Wine Academy, Seattle Wine Awards, White Rhone blend, white wine

Jun 03

Rosé Revival Results

The sun came out just in time to join the 8th annual Rosé Revival at Ray’s Boathouse. Wine lovers gathered to celebrate rose and summer whites from 34 wineries and to support the Ryther League. We were delighted with the diversity of wines avail (read full article)

Barbera, Brian Carter Cellars, CAVU Cellars, Davenport Cellars, David LeClaire, dessert wine, Event Reviews, Fundraiser, Gilbert Cellars, Jones of Washington

May 14

Three Rivers Winery Late Harvest Gewurztraminer

Last Sunday we tried Three Rivers Winery 2007 Late Harvest Gewurztraminer after an Italian family dinner. Three Rivers Winery is located in Walla Walla and the grapes for this vintage came from Biscuit Ridge Vineyards. This Washington dessert wine (read full article)

dessert wine, Tasting Notes, Three Rivers Winery

May 07

Icicle Ridge 2007 Ice Wine Chardonnay

The Icicle Ridge 2007 Ice Wine Chardonnay is a deep golden straw colored wine. The nose of this dessert wine is intensely aromatic with deep caramel, freshly cracked walnuts, brandied pears, cinnamon on the nose. The flavors start on the palate with (read full article)

Chardonnay, dessert wine, Food Pairings, ice wine, Icicle Ridge Winery, Tasting Notes

May 05

Its never too late: Worldwide Chardonnay Tasting 5/6

Join the world in raising a glass of Chardonnay on May 6, 2010! All day, around the world, people will be tasting Chardonnay and sharing their impressions with other wine lovers worldwide. From the big, rich buttery chardonnays to the crisp, fruity c (read full article)

Airfield Estates Winery, Announcements, Chardonnay, Cote Bonneville, dessert wine, Domaine Poullion, Domaine Ste Michelle, Food Pairings, Icicle Ridge Winery, O Wines

Apr 29

Woodward Canyon Winemaker Dinner at Andaluca

When I heard that Woodward Canyon was going to be featured at a Winemaker Dinner hosted by Andaluca Restaurant, I couldn’t believe how great the timing was. Roger’s birthday is in April, so this would make a great birthday gift! So, on Friday, Ap (read full article)

Andaluca Restaurant, Black Muscat, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chef Wayne Johnson, dessert wine, Event Reviews, Food Pairings, Merlot, Muscat

Apr 18

Woodinville Pre-Passport and Release Party Wrap Up

Friday night, I grabbed a sneak peek at some Woodinville Passport parties and release parties at Cuillin Hills Winery, DesVoigne Cellars, Patterson Cellars,  Pondera Winery and William Church Winery. It was a great evening without crowds and plenty (read full article)

Cab Blend, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Cuillin Hills, Des Voigne Cellars, dessert wine, Event Reviews, Patterson Cellars, Pondera Winery, Rousanne

Mar 23

Ivars Food and Wine Adventures Review

Recently, Ivar’s has launched a new series called Food and Wine Adventures, in which they pair local wines with local seafood.  On March 10, 2010 we attended a Food and Wine Adventure of white wine and shellfish, showcasing Chateau Ste Michell (read full article)

Chateau Ste Michelle, chenin blanc, dessert wine, Domaine Ste Michelle, Ernst Loosen, Eroica, Event Reviews, Food Pairings, riesling, Rose

Feb 01

Andaluca Winemaker Dinner Featuring L’Ecole N° 41

Chef Wayne and Winemaker Marty Clubb On January 22, Andaluca Restaurant and L’Ecole N° 41 partnered together for a Winemaker Dinner that I won’t soon forget. Executive Chef Wayne Johnson prepared a 5-course menu, providing commentary for each p (read full article)

Apogee, dessert wine, Event Reviews, Food Pairings, ice wine, Merlot, Pepper Bridge, red wine, Sauvignon Blanc, Seven Hills

Dec 14

St. Nick’s Day Open House – Washington Wine in Woodinville

The  2009 Saint Nicholas Day Open House in Woodinville was held December 5th and 6th.  Thirty-three wineries were pouring Washington wine in almost as many locations scattered throughout Woodinville.  For two days winemakers and staff poured for b (read full article)

Covington Cellars Winery, dessert wine, Event Reviews, Hestia Cellars, Holiday event, Hollywood Hills Vineyards, Isenhower Cellars, Maison Bleue Winery, Mouvedre, Northwest Totem Cellars

Nov 20

Who Won First Annual Grape Cup? WSU or UW

Washington State University (WSU) alumni joined University of Washington (UW) alumni wine makers competed in the first annual Grape Cup, held last night at the Pickering Place Barn in Issaquah. Twenty five wineries participated in the Grape Cup benef (read full article)

Brian Carter Cellars, Carmenére, David LeClaire, dessert wine, Event Reviews, Malbec, red wine, Seattle Uncorked, Skylite Cellars, Smasne Cellars

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