Written by John Vitale Theo handcrafted chocolate confections will turn a bottle of red wine into a fanciful celebration JOE WHINNEY'S calling is about saving the planet as much as it is crafting richly sublime chocolate. Early in his career he traveled to Belize as a conservation volunteer where he worked on cocoa farms. His love for the rainforests and the … [Read more...] about Theo Chocolate & Red Wine Pairing
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A Cellar For Special Occasions
Wine storage expert Patrick Gilroy explores a few of the perks that comes with renting your own personal wine locker The majority of wine purchased in America is a current vintage that is consumed within one to two days after purchase, but for the occasions in life worth celebrating, a fine, aged wine can be the perfect complement. Special occasions happen more often … [Read more...] about A Cellar For Special Occasions
Natural Strokes: Artist Gary King
Artist Gary King captures calming moments in wine country that soothe the soul Click here to view the article as it appeared in the Spring 2013 issue. Gary King's scenic watercolor paintings of Champoux Vineyards in the Horse Heaven Hills appellation of Washington State capture “a sense of calm and peace,” describes the Tacoma-born artist. “The patterns of the … [Read more...] about Natural Strokes: Artist Gary King
Video: Seattle Wine & Food Experience 2013
The Seattle Wine & Food Experience (SWFE) is a worthwhile annual event showcasing Northwest wine and specialty foods, including beer, handcrafted spirits, sample bites from many of the region's fine restaurants, even wine accessories for the home. … [Read more...] about Video: Seattle Wine & Food Experience 2013
Willows Lodge: Recipe and Interview With Chef Bobby Moore & Sommelier Matt Davis
CLICK HERE TO PRINT THE RECIPE Symbiotic ties seem to flourish naturally between chefs and winemakers, and executive chef Bobby Moore of Willows Lodge has long fostered successful relationships among many of Woodinville’s wineries. He joined Willows in 2001, one year after the hotel opened the Barking Frog, and quickly applied his talents to help … [Read more...] about Willows Lodge: Recipe and Interview With Chef Bobby Moore & Sommelier Matt Davis
Barrel Tasting Fun
Attend a Spring Barrel Tasting event and get ready for a glimpse into the future SPRING BARREL TASTING is a time of hope, of anticipation to what the future holds—and winemakers are excited to show their fans a small glimpse into what the last harvest has yielded and what they might be able to look forward to in the future. A Snapshot In Time Of course, what you are … [Read more...] about Barrel Tasting Fun
Tasting Room Magazine’s: 2012 The Year In Wine
A review of the hottest trends in Washington State wine and predictions for the future Click this link to view the complete article as it appeared in the Winter 2012-13 issue along with the special section, "Movers, Shakers & Winemakers" AFTER TWO successive cool vintages, growers and winemakers in Washington breathed a collective sigh of relief in 2012. The … [Read more...] about Tasting Room Magazine’s: 2012 The Year In Wine
Taste of Tulalip in 2012 Dazzles The Senses
This wine and foodie event hosted by the Tulalip Resort Casino takes a quantum leap forward for the fourth year in a row November 23, 2012 – The crew at the Tulalip Resort Casino has once again woven their visionary magic into the annual Taste of Tulalip, a celebration of wine, food and tradition held on November 9 and 10, 2012. For the fourth consecutive year organizers … [Read more...] about Taste of Tulalip in 2012 Dazzles The Senses
The Chef’s Table at The Marcus Whitman Hotel
Grab a front row seat in the kitchen for a show stopping meal at the Marcus Whitman Hotel in downtown Walla Walla Studded with wineries and bistros, Walla Walla’s historic brick-lined downtown was recently named one of America’s Top 10 Great Neighborhoods. Among its crowning foodie glories is The Chef’s Table—a hip, fun, deliciously decadent dining experience staged in the … [Read more...] about The Chef’s Table at The Marcus Whitman Hotel
Artist Jeffrey Hill: Van Gogh Of The Vineyard
Walla Walla native Jeffrey Hill shares his odyssey from grape grower to artist in a town synonymous with wine Tiring of working as an appraiser and fine arts dealer in Seattle in the mid-1990’s, Jeffrey Hill packed up his family and returned to his hometown of Walla Walla. Arriving jobless, he bought several acres of barren, rocky land near the foothills of the Blue … [Read more...] about Artist Jeffrey Hill: Van Gogh Of The Vineyard
Bread & Wine: Macrina Bakery & Hightower Cellars
Made from Cabernet Sauvignon grape yeast, the Pane Francese Loaf is a wine-friendly collaboration between Hightower Cellars and Seattle's Macrina Bakery Breadmakers and winemakers have enjoyed an intimate relationship with yeast for thousands of years. In early winemaking, wild natural yeasts found on the grape skins fed on the sugars of the juice, converting it into … [Read more...] about Bread & Wine: Macrina Bakery & Hightower Cellars
Italian Feast In The Vineyard Inspired By Hollywood’s ‘The Big Night’
Kestrel Vintners assembles team of notable chefs for a celebration of food and wine in a Yakima Valley estate vineyard Article and photographs by John & Adean Vitale It's not very often one gets to partake in a wine and food event on a scale larger than life, but in the case of Kestrel Vintners first ever slow food Italian dinner in the vineyard, it was even … [Read more...] about Italian Feast In The Vineyard Inspired By Hollywood’s ‘The Big Night’
Get Cooking at La Maison
A cooking class at La Maison offers hands-on fun in the kitchen, a chance to try new artisan wines, and a full course meal to boot. Click here to view the article as it appeared in the Winter 2011 issue. La Maison's grand kitchen could be the setting for Julia Child’s television cooking show, “The French Chef.” The traditional French country-style farmhouse sits on … [Read more...] about Get Cooking at La Maison
An Artistic Thought
An interview with the multi-talented winemaker and artist, Tim Stevens, to explore the primal connection between art and wine The label on the bottle can reveal a lot about the wine inside. At Stevens Winery in Woodinville however, you won’t find any tasting notes on the bottles. Here the labels reveal a glimpse into the heart and soul of Rennaisance man Tim … [Read more...] about An Artistic Thought
Video: 2012 Seattle Wine Awards “Gold Medal Experience”
Check out this brief 30-second promo for the 2012 Seattle Wine Awards "Gold Medal Experience" coming July 22, 2012. … [Read more...] about Video: 2012 Seattle Wine Awards “Gold Medal Experience”
Time For Wine
Rivaling the famed bistros of Napa, Wine O'Clock Wine Bar serves up fresh seasonal dishes paired with Bunnell Family Cellar wines Tucked away and around the corner on Cabernet Court in the heart of Prosser’s Vintner’s Village, Wine O’Clock Wine Bar combines the charm of old-world cafes of Provence with the amenities of contemporary bistros found in Napa. The décor … [Read more...] about Time For Wine
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. … [Read more...] about 7 Wine & Chocolate Pairing Techniques From The Experts
Video: Taste of Tulalip 2011 Preview
VIDEO: Here's a sneak peek of the 3rd Annual Taste of Tulalip. This award-winning wine and food extravaganza is held on November 11 and 12, 2011 at the Tulalip Resort Casino in Washington State. … [Read more...] about Video: Taste of Tulalip 2011 Preview
Sweet and Savory Pairings
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 Click here to view this feature article as it appeared in the pages of the Winter 2010/2011 issue. For Chukar Cherries founder and CEO Pamela Montgomery, success hasn’t always tasted … [Read more...] about Sweet and Savory Pairings
Go For The Gold
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 Click here for simple recipes using Cougar Gold Cheese, featured in the Fall 2010 issue of Tasting Room Magazine. Wine and cheese are meant to go together. Another natural pairing, it seems, is for an academic institution … [Read more...] about Go For The Gold
Russell’s Restaurant: Of Wine and Legends
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 Barely a mile beyond the dense winery districts of Woodinville is an oasis in the midst of fast food chains and freeway interchanges. For years, locals have been pouring in to Russell's Restaurant and Bar in the eastside community of … [Read more...] about Russell’s Restaurant: Of Wine and Legends
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. … [Read more...] about Recipes: Cougar Gold Cheese