From the monthly archives:
I talked with Aaron Barthel of Intrigue Chocolates. He is a master of pairing his chocolate truffles with wines. He told me that he currently has 69 flavors of truffles. He believes that he is not selling chocolate, but sharing chocolate with others. He shared St. Basil with me on Saturday and I’m really looking […]
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I went down to Kirkland Uncorked on Sunday afternoon. It was a perfect day to taste some new wines and some familiar favorites by the waterfront at Moss Bay. Kids and dogs were splashing around in the water and the adults and their dogs were in the wine area. It was a very warm day and I spent […]
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Interesting article in the Idaho Statesman today about how Idaho plans to help boost its wine industry. Imagine if we could something like this in Woodinville? Tweet This Post
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Another Walla Walla winery, Dusted Valley Vintners, is opening its doors in Woodinville with Dusted Valley Wine Gallery. Corey said they would open this afternoon so swing by if you are in the area. They are located a few doors down from Purple Cafe. They will be open tomorrow 12-5 and I’ll be stopping in to […]
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It can’t get better than wine and caviar can it? It’s a bit short notice but if you can make it over to Picnic in Phinney Ridge you can taste Cedergreen Cellars wine with caviar. Tweet This Post
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My mystery was solved on Saturday when arrived I at Robert Ramsay Cellars. I had not been able to find out anything about them before they opened. What I did find out is that Bob is a Syrah specialist. He is interested in quality, not quantity, and wants to stay a small boutique winery where is […]
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A story in the Tri City Herald today talks about Alma Terra, which has a tasting room up in the Woodinville Warehouse District, and how location affects flavor characteristics in wines. Dr Alan Busacca and Robert Smasne started their terroir project about three years ago. Tweet This Post
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I wandered by Senoj Estates on Saturday afternoon and there was a flurry of activity going on and in the middle of it was Jeff Jones. I had to ask what was happening with Senoj since they closed down at Passport to Woodinville in April. Tweet This Post
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I knew that Davenport Cellars was opening soon but I didn’t expect to be their first taster. They have a Rose of Cabernet Franc, Snowflake, a white blend, and a Syrah. Jeff and Sheila went through the South Seattle Community College to learn about winemaking. I will say I enjoyed the Rose the most on such […]
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People keep asking me what I know about Senoj Estates since they closed down at Passport to Woodinville in April. I have found out that they have submitted a new application for a domestic winery license at their current location. Tweet This Post
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