Two sommeliers, Holly La-Porta Jones and Shelly Fitzgerald, share professional tips on how to improve your wine tasting sensory skills … [Read more...] about Expert Tips To Becoming A Better Wine Taster
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Top Picks: 28 Flagship Wines
Flagship wines from these select Washington State producers are known for their quality, not mass production quantity. … [Read more...] about Top Picks: 28 Flagship Wines
Planet-Friendly Wines
Organic farming, solar energy, recyclable packaging and other co-friendly practices are propelling Washington's wine industry into the future … [Read more...] about Planet-Friendly Wines
Grilled Lamb Kebabs & Syrah
Ray Sandidge of C.R. Sandidge Wines shares a BBQ kebab recipe that matches up with his bold New World Syrah … [Read more...] about Grilled Lamb Kebabs & Syrah
Top Picks: Be A Wine Club Insider
In our Winter 2020/21 print issue, we feature 28 marvelous wine club releases offered first (and sometimes exclusively) to members … [Read more...] about Top Picks: Be A Wine Club Insider
11 Lesser-Known Grape Varietals We Love
There are dozens of varietals growing in Washington and we've pinpointed a few of our favorite geek-wines worth hunting down … [Read more...] about 11 Lesser-Known Grape Varietals We Love
Monteillet Fromagerie: Artisanal Cheese from the Walla Walla Valley
These artisanal cheeses from Monteillet Fromagerie in the Walla Walla Valley are showstoppers at any soirée … [Read more...] about Monteillet Fromagerie: Artisanal Cheese from the Walla Walla Valley
Top Picks: Around the World with Washington Wines
In our Fall 2020 print issue, we featured six distinct wine styles: Sparkling Pétillant Naturel, Côte du Rhône reds, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Syrah and Bordeaux red blends … [Read more...] about Top Picks: Around the World with Washington Wines
Grillmaster Tips: Walla Walla’s Passatempo Taverna
Passatempo Taverna's chef Sam Shelton shares her primal instinct for the art of outdoor grilling, offering tips and recipes … [Read more...] about Grillmaster Tips: Walla Walla’s Passatempo Taverna
Signature Recipes: Russell’s Restaurant & Loft
Recipes from Woodinville wine country chef Russell Dean Lowell, whose reverence for nature's bounty makes his Bothell restaurant one of the culinary delights of the Pacific Northwest … [Read more...] about Signature Recipes: Russell’s Restaurant & Loft
Top Picks: 20 Wines & Pairings for Summer Grilling & Al Fresco Dining
ROSÉ » It's like sunshine in a bottle, with food-friendly zip in every sip. The Walls 2019 Cruel Summer Rosé, $25 Editor’s Choice – Outstanding, 92 pts. Crafted in the style of Provence, this dry rosé is sleek and elegant, with a complex profile of white cherry, peach and melon dovetailed with expressive lemon and lime citrus. An infusion of saline minerality and spice notes … [Read more...] about Top Picks: 20 Wines & Pairings for Summer Grilling & Al Fresco Dining
It’s In The Can: Wines On The Go!
Wine in a can makes a portable traveling companion, and the quality from Washington producers will surely please anyone looking for an easy sipper in their favorite outdoor setting … [Read more...] about It’s In The Can: Wines On The Go!
Top Picks: Producers from Wallula Vineyards
The collective plantings known as Wallula Vineyards and the visionary wine grape growers behind them, Bill and Andy Den Hoed, were profiled in the Spring 2020 print issue of Washington Tasting Room magazine. Below are reviews of 16 wines from elite producers, made wholly or in part from grapes grown in this sought-after area. Reach the article on Wallula Vineyards and the … [Read more...] about Top Picks: Producers from Wallula Vineyards
Top Picks: 20 Wines To Brighten Any Celebration
A top shelf selection of reds, whites, sparkling and dessert wines paired with each vintner’s favorite dishes … [Read more...] about Top Picks: 20 Wines To Brighten Any Celebration
Epic Chevre: Lost Peacock Creamery
Pep up your party platter with farmstead cheeses from Lost Peacock Creamery—versatile enough to grill, slice, spread or shred … [Read more...] about Epic Chevre: Lost Peacock Creamery
2019-2020: Tasting Room Magazine’s “The Year in Wine”
Sparkling Pét-Nat wines, a record breaking number of wineries, and increased white varietal plantings in the Walla Walla Valley are among the trends impacting the local wine scene … [Read more...] about 2019-2020: Tasting Room Magazine’s “The Year in Wine”
The Concrete Jungle
Wineries traditionally dominated by oak barrels and stainless steel are making room in the cellar for a new superstar—concrete tanks … [Read more...] about The Concrete Jungle
Top 10 Food Trucks in Wine Country
With an increase in food trucks, especially in rural areas, wine tasters are not as hard-pressed to find great food options. Wine lovers will be pleasantly surprised by unique pairings made possible with dishes from our favorite food trucks in Washington wine regions. … [Read more...] about Top 10 Food Trucks in Wine Country
Pizza In Wine Country
Pizza and wine are the Holy Grail of epicurean pairings and these 14 wineries & wine bars specialize in thought-provoking recipes that will leave you craving more … [Read more...] about Pizza In Wine Country
Top Picks: Kiona Vineyard Designates
Kiona Vineyards and wine grape grower Scott Williams were profiled in the Summer 2019 print issue of Washington Tasting Room magazine for the consistent quality of grapes he has been growing for decades. The popularity of Kiona fruit is evident among the 60-plus wineries who use Kiona grapes to produce many of their finest wines. … [Read more...] about Top Picks: Kiona Vineyard Designates
Top Picks: Spring 2019 Issue
When it comes to quality, character and value, Washington State wines go head to-head with the same varietals grown elsewhere in the world. This top wine picks section features 16 local Washington wines crafted in styles that compete with their European counterparts in Spain, Italy and France. … [Read more...] about Top Picks: Spring 2019 Issue
Artist Interview: Laura Gable
Artist Laura Gable spends her time painting en plein air and in the studio as she captures impressions of wine country in its natural shades of glory … [Read more...] about Artist Interview: Laura Gable