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The story of California wines and the ‘Judgment of Paris’
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Vineyards make the leap to carbon neutral
I just returned from a week of visiting wineries in the Sonoma and Napa Valleys. Rodney Strong, in…
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Upscale Washington wines now available by the box
Is the economy making you cringe? Do you keep reassessing your bank account? Not only do you not…
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In shades of red, white and green, Oregon wines come in organic flavors
I recently returned from the Oregon wine country, where I had never been before. Yes, I know you…
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Italian Swiss Colony is a brand which rings a resounding bell
I was looking forward to a visit from Peter Seghesio, as Seghesio Vineyards zinfandel has been a favorite…
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Summer brings days of fine wine
Roll out those hazy, crazy days of summer, those days of soda and pretzels ... and wine!
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Costco wines pass the taste test, and then some
We are unabashed Costco fans. If we have a boring day, we spice it up with a trip…
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Washington state wine-tasting event is big
My husband and I were invited to a Washington Wine Commission media event for Taste Washington. Essentially, this…
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Taste Washington
My husband and I were invited to a Washington Wine Commission media event for Taste Washington. Essentially, this…
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Behind every great Italian wine is a story
Three years ago, my husband and I were fortunate to travel to Italy to visit seven vineyards. Two…
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Mercer Island friends rate Washington merlots
Our yearly summer tasting group reconvened at the end of August to taste Washington merlots. We have had…
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From Washington to California, women excel in winemaking
I try to keep this wine column timely: Thanksgiving choices in November, rosés for summer. Other than May…