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Chester of Convergence Zone Cellars

Breed: Maltimo Duties: I kiss faces and make you smile Alpha Pack Leaders: Scott and Monica Greenberg Ruff Notes: Chester is chief greeter at the family owned and operated winery (North Bend) and tasting room (Woodinville) where we source grapes from some of Washington’s best vineyards in the Red Mountain, Snipes Mountain and Columbia Valley areas. What To Taste: • … [Read more...] about Chester of Convergence Zone Cellars

Samantha of C.R. Sandidge Wines

Breed: German Shepard Duties: Chief post hole inspector/ guardian of grounds and persons Alpha Pack Leaders: Ray, Athena and Caris Sandidge Ruff Notes: Samantha serves as best companion and jester to Caris while they play outside on our new vineyard property on the north shore of the Chelan AVA.  She has been known to stand her ground against bear and a visiting … [Read more...] about Samantha of C.R. Sandidge Wines

Recipes: Chef Perry Mascitti’s Secrets to Cooking With Wine

Executive Chef Perry Mascitti of Tulalip Resort Casino reveals his secrets for 30-minute wine sauces and relishes that are easily interchangable with your favorite meats or seafood EVERYDAY I get to do what I love at work, which is experiment with new recipes.  I admit it, it’s rare when I am willing to spend five hours at home preparing a fine sauce for dinner when I would … [Read more...] about Recipes: Chef Perry Mascitti’s Secrets to Cooking With Wine

New Study Showcases Yakima Valley AVA’s Impact to Washington Wine Industry

Yakima, Wash. — Oct. 20, 2015 — The Yakima Valley is often referred to as the backbone of the Washington State wine industry. It was the first appellation to be established in Washington State and it remains the most significant as outlined in a new study released by the Washington State Wine Commission. The Yakima Valley Appellation is located in both Yakima and Benton … [Read more...] about New Study Showcases Yakima Valley AVA’s Impact to Washington Wine Industry

Unleash Your Creativity With Cork Art

Part of the ritual of opening a bottle of wine is discovering the artistic image or message imprinted on the cork.  Those priceless enclosures can be tucked away in a drawer, jar or cork cage. Over time, as the containers fill up they can be used to create one-of-a-kind cork art, such as trivets, ornaments, wreaths and photo frames. Tasting Room Magazine readers Alison and … [Read more...] about Unleash Your Creativity With Cork Art

The Wines of Downton Abbey

The PBS series, Downton Abbey, is inspiring a movement among wine fans. The hit TV drama, which centers on the lives of a family of British aristocrats and their servants in the post-Edwardian era, holds a historical sort of fascination for Michael and Cindy Jacobsen. The Enumclaw couple recently hosted a Downton Abbey themed wine event among friends at Plateau Wines, the … [Read more...] about The Wines of Downton Abbey

An Interview with Chef Daniel Carr: Cured by Visconti’s

An interview with Chef Daniel Carr of Visconti’s reveals his passion for crafting authentic salumi. The centuries-old European craft of salting and curing meats was barely practiced in this country until during the past decade or so when a few intrepid restaurateurs and chefs—like owners Daniel Carr and Candy Mecham of Visconti’s Restaurant Group in North Central … [Read more...] about An Interview with Chef Daniel Carr: Cured by Visconti’s

Featured Wines: Horse Heaven Hills AVA

Written by John Vitale The Horse Heaven Hills American Viticultural Area (AVA) is one of Washington’s largest grape regions with a reputation earned for powerfully structured wines that are gracefully balanced.  The growing region sprawls across a windswept plateau 50 miles long and 20 miles wide in southeast Washington. It is a wine grower’s paradise long dominated by … [Read more...] about Featured Wines: Horse Heaven Hills AVA

Recipe: Beecher’s Ultimate Mac and Cheese

Beecher’s Handmade Cheese recipe is an adult version of a classic dish that pairs surprisingly well with a variety of wines. Beecher's was Seattle's first artisan cheese company, opening their doors in the historic Pike Place Market in the fall of 2003 with a commitment to locally-sourced premium ingredients. Their cheeses are free of any articial flavors and preservatives … [Read more...] about Recipe: Beecher’s Ultimate Mac and Cheese