Over Easter weekend, my brothers, sister-in-law and I went on a tour of Barrister Winery in Spokane, WA. I was very excited to go tour a winery - the last time I toured a winery, it didn't mean much to me. Now, I had a little bit better understanding of the industry and was looking… Continue reading Barrister Winery Tour and Tasting – A Wonderful Experience Part 1
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Columbia Winery 2001 Otis Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and Other Tasting Notes
Our second stop on my recent Woodinville tasting trip was to the Columbia Winery. As I mentioned in my earlier post, I went with my brother Seth, who also did an excellent summary of our tastings. Pulling into the parking lot, the winery was exactly what one would expect when tasting wine - a large… Continue reading Columbia Winery 2001 Otis Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and Other Tasting Notes
Tasting Luxe, Indian Wells and Ethos Reserve Amongst Others at Chateau Ste. Michelle
I decided to try my hand at tasting again, but this time I brought my brother Ian Nichols. Ian has been a wine enthusiast for many years and agreed to teach me a little about wine tasting. We chose Saturday and headed to Woodinville and Chateau Ste. Michelle. Chateau Ste. Michelle is a beautiful winery… Continue reading Tasting Luxe, Indian Wells and Ethos Reserve Amongst Others at Chateau Ste. Michelle
Getting Ready to Visit Chateau Ste. Michelle
I am one of those people who prefers to learn by experience, so I think it is time to do another tasting. I live in Seattle, so it only makes sense that I experience what this area has to offer. My first pick is Chateau Ste. Michelle. The winery makes a nice selection of red… Continue reading Getting Ready to Visit Chateau Ste. Michelle
The Splendid Grape 