Taste Articles

7 Wine & Chocolate Pairing Techniques From The Experts

The growing popularity of red wine and chocolate pairings has been a northwest tradition in Washington State for years, where Red Wine & Chocolate has become an annual event celebrated on weekends in February, from the Yakima Valley to Wenatchee to Lake Chelan Valley.


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A Taste of European Flavors

Written by Connie Adams

Wine plays a crucial role at Katya’s Restaurant & Wine Bar, where a broad spectrum of tastes meld with an intimate dining experience
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Sweet and Savory Pairings

Written by John Vitale

Cabernet chocolate-covered cherries and handmade delicacies from Chukar Cherries pair excellently with a wide range of wines, making them the perfect match for any festive occasion
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Go For The Gold

Written by John Vitale

If you haven’t tried Cougar Gold cheese, you’re in for a real treat—this aged cheddar is a satisfying and versatile companion to a wealth of wines
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Of Wine and Legends

Written by Connie Adams

Good food and local wines flow everyday at Russell’s Restaurant & Bar, a place with deep ties to a hub of wineries in nearby Woodinville
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Recipes: Cougar Gold Cheese

Enjoy these 5 easy appetizer recipes using Cougar Gold cheese.  This year-old aged cheddar is a richly satisfying and versatile companion to a wealth of wines and other dishes.
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Video: 2010 Seattle Wine Awards

Meet winemakers and representatives from 100 wineries as they pour tastes of award-winning wines at the Seattle Wine Awards Grand Awards Tasting held June 13, 2010 at Seattle’s historic Rainier Club.
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On The Farm With Chef Tom Douglas

Written by Cynthia Nims

Chef Tom Douglas and his wife, Jackie Cross, bring a taste of their Prosser farm to Seattle diners
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Video: 2010 Taste Washington! Spokane

Over 100 wineries pour 300 wines, along with gourmet food bites served from 23 restaurants, at the Taste Washington! Spokane event held at The Davenport Hotel and Tower in Spokane on June 6, 2010.
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Video: 2010 Taste Washington! Seattle

Over 200 Washington State wineries and 75 restaurants offer wine lovers a chance to taste stellar wine and gourmet food bites at Qwest Field Event Center in Seattle, Washington on March 27-28, 2010.
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