It's time to ditch the bottle and add a wine keg (or two) to your cellar selection. Buying wine by the keg has many benefits, including being more cost effective, lasting longer than an open bottle, and reducing waste (do your part to reduce your carbon footprint!). I should know, this summer, we have tapped… Continue reading Wine keg: A must have for your wine cellar
Category: Tasting Wine
Bonterra Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
While scrolling through Amazon Video recently, I came across the Wine Enthusiast show: It starts with wine, California: The organic way (Season 1, Episode 3). The show highlighted the winery Bonterra, and I was instantly intrigued by they're unconventional farming methods highlighted in the show. After reading more about the winery, it's organic and biodynamic… Continue reading Bonterra Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
How would explain [topic] over a glass of wine
Conversational writing isn't easy for everyone. Defined as making your writing sound like a conversation between two people, it can be a struggle to put thoughts into words in that particular way. Why? My theory is that during our grade school, high school and college years, our noses are buried in text books and a… Continue reading How would explain [topic] over a glass of wine
Taking a breath and switching directions
When I started this blog, my goal was to learn about wine and eventually become a wine expert. I started out strong, blogging weekly at points. But life happened, and between moves, job changes and a new baby, I strayed and eventually took a long hiatus. After a few false starts, I am slowly returning… Continue reading Taking a breath and switching directions
On the nose: Understanding how to smell your wine
It's easy to get intimidated when at a wine tasting event. All around you, people are swirling, sniffing, taking notes and making comments about fruits and spices. For you, its all grapes: looks like wine, smells like wine, and oh yeah, it taste like wine too. That's a perfectly fine way to drink your wine,… Continue reading On the nose: Understanding how to smell your wine
Three tips for buying wine at a grocery store
Ever run to the store for a few quick items only to find yourself stuck in the wine aisle (or aisles) unsure which bottle to select? This type of wine paralysis is pretty common, especially when one is new to drinking wine or is trying to impress a dinner party of connoisseurs. While I would… Continue reading Three tips for buying wine at a grocery store
A brief look at automation in winemaking (and a flashback to Januik)
Plainly speaking, automation is a part of wine making. The larger the winery, the more automation is used. Why? The use of automation in winemaking saves time and money for wineries. Granted, there is always the initial investment costs, but more often than not, the return on investment (or ROI) is well worth it. In… Continue reading A brief look at automation in winemaking (and a flashback to Januik)
A Taste of Hawaii: Kalua Pork, Musubi and Squadra Bianco
I love Hawaii. In my mind it is beautiful and perfect: sandy beaches, warm weather and delicious foods. And lately, I have been really wanting to go back (I don't know, maybe it is from all this dreary Seattle weather). Unfortunately, I can't jump on a plane and head off to Hawaii at this moment, so… Continue reading A Taste of Hawaii: Kalua Pork, Musubi and Squadra Bianco
A Visit to Cave B Estate Winery
Half-way between Seattle and Spokane, along the I-90 corridor, there is a wine oasis. The Cave B Estate Winery sits high up on the cliffs above the Columbia River commanding spectacular views of the valley below. I have passed by the exit for the winery many times, always curious about the winery, but never ventured… Continue reading A Visit to Cave B Estate Winery
Wine Coolers: Preparing for Summer Wine Season
Last week a heat wave hit Seattle. I couldn’t let the 80+ degree temperatures (in April!) go to waste, so I reached for a bottle of Rosé. Unfortunately, I was caught off guard by the summer-like conditions. I had to think fast and throw my wine in the freezer for a quick blast of cool,… Continue reading Wine Coolers: Preparing for Summer Wine Season
The Splendid Grape 