Before embarking on the Taste of Washington, Dee Hitch weighs in on the Barnard-Griffin 2015 rose’ of sangiovese.
Many of our small Washington wineries make exceedingly fine roses’ but can be hard to find.
Wine columnist Dee Hitch visited Lake Chelan to see one of the younger appellations of the Washington wine industry.
Former Islander Craig Leuthold and his wife, Vicki, walked away with top honors at the largest ever San Francisco International Wine Competition in late June.
In March, I attended the 17th Annual Taste of Washington at Century Link. It is the largest regional wine tasting in the United States, and I have attended every one — from way back in 1997 when it was held in the Paramount Theatre with the chairs were removed.
The best sparkling wines are not always the most expensive and can be found right here in Washington state
The best sparkling wines are not always the most expensive and can be found right here in Washington state
John Ramseyer and his wife, Heather, moved to Mercer Island in 2003 when Scott was 4 and Jessica was 2. Soon after they moved here, they planned to fulfill a dream: owning a winery.
I have toured many of the wine regions of the world: the Mosel in Germany, Bordeaux in France, Tuscany in Italy, the Duero in Portugal. Of course, many visits to Sonoma and Napa Valleys. The other day, I ventured into Woodinville for the first time for wine tasting.
The wine series on Mercer High School graduates continues with winemakers Paul and Marilyn Portteus, owners of Portteus Winery, one of the pioneer wineries in Washington state.
December is the month for parties, and parties call for wine.
I was in the right place at the right time. When Dr. Carrie York, our family’s dentist, couldn’t use her reservations for a wine event at the University Women’s Club, I happily filled in for her.
Mitchell, a longtime QFC employee who died in May, will be honored in the Summer Celebration parade
