“All wine gets better with age.” “Red wine should never be chilled.” “Bottles sealed with a cork are better than those with a screw cap.” Can you tell myth from fact? Wine myths may seem harmless, but...
One of the most important and most challenging aspects of any holiday meal is the wine choice. Finding a wine that pleases the palates of your guests and pairs well with the food can be...
This article originally ran in the Yakima Herald Republic, May 2, 2019. It’s inevitable, when talking wine with a wine lover, that the topic of “cellaring or aging wine” comes up. Cellaring a wine means that you...
Knowing the protocol of a wine tasting tour enhances everyone’s experience. The wineries of the Yakima Valley have established a set of protocol that most wine lovers adhere to. The following is an outline of...
It is the most popular annual event for Yakima Valley vintners, and also for those in the know who appreciate the fine wines coming from the Yakima Valley. Spring Barrel tasting weekend April 26-28, 2019. Thousands of fans pilgrimage...
Words give the world meaning. Every time we learn a new word we add a new color to our palette. There are a lot of words that add color to the palette when tasting wine. It’s...
’Tis the season for weekend winery outings. The Yakima Valley is home to more than 80 wineries offering various styles of wine and experiences. Friendly, relaxing and educational tasting room visits can bring out the best...
Pairing food and wine can seem like a daunting task.Summer-time grilling serves up such a wide range of flavors that pairing them with wine can sometimes be a challenge. Because the food may be driven...