Summer is a time for whites and rosé wines, enjoyed outside and definitely served cold. We’ve had an amazing summer full of sunshine in the Pacific Northwest, but as the temperatures cool down and the leaves start to fall, we’re craving big, bold reds to cozy up to. This area is full of great wineries […]
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Wine on the Rock to Return — Reinvented
For the past several years, local (and not so local) wine lovers have come to look forward to the annual Wine on the Rock events. These two-day events center around wine, music and food and take place at each of the seven Bainbridge Island wineries. With many of the same return visitors, often coming from […]
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Unique Washington Wines
If you are a wine lover, you live in the right place for great wines. Washington is the second-largest producer of wine in the United States, behind California. Washington state has over 1,000 wineries and 400 different grape growers and produces over 70 different varieties of wine. The most-common grapes produced here are cabernet sauvignon, […]
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New Book Shares Recipes and Journal Pages of Renowned Bremertonian Tom Stockley
Bremerton native Tom Stockley, a longtime wine columnist at The Seattle Times, had a passion for food and wine. He captured that passion, along with the culinary lifestyle and travels he shared with his wife, Peggy, in a cookbook journal. The late couple’s daughters, Dina Moreno and Paige Stockley, recently published a book that includes […]
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Choosing the Proper Glassware for Your Wines
When cracking open a bottle of wine, most people reach for the nearest vessel resembling something that could remotely be used for properly drinking wine. But did you know that the flavor and enjoyment of wine can be largely affected by which kind of glass you’re drinking from? Put down that mason jar and follow […]
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How to Create the Perfect Wine Cellar in Your Home
For those who appreciate a good glass of wine, having the right storage makes pouring a nice glass of vino easy. A wine cellar will provide you with a place to organize your favorite bottles for easy access and stylish organization. Before you can celebrate this new addition, it’s important to decide what type of […]
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Hard Hat Winery
As with many wineries, things started as a hobby for Jim and Colette Davenport, producing wine out of their garage. Jim has a passion for wine and wanted to see what his own product would taste like. Friends loved it and soon he was giving away more wine than he could make. Jim saw an […]
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Secret Places to Sip
There is nowhere else quite like the Pacific Northwest. We are surrounded by the beauty of nature, fresh air and clear water. And when the weather is just right, there is no other place in the universe where us Washingtonians would rather be than outdoors. When the urge comes to hit the trails, head to […]
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State 42 Wines
It’s a marvelous thing when a hobby born out of passion turns into reality. That’s what happened for Les and Gretchen Adams, who started making wine nearly a decade ago. They loved it so much that they wanted to learn all aspects of winemaking, which, of course, starts where the grapes are grown. While living […]