Monthly Archives: October 2014
Mulled wine would make an excellent Halloween night cap
Wind whipping up falling leaves and a solid forecast of rain can only mean one thing…it’s time for mulled wine and crackling fires. Consider it winter’s cousin to sangria. Mulled wine has been enjoyed around the globe for centuries. Referred to as glühwein in Germany and vin chaud (literally hot wine) in France, the basic […]
I’ve conjured up a few Halloween happenings and mark your calendar events
Evergreen Wine Cellar is hosting a few special tastings for the month of November. TONIGHT from 4-7:30 pm will be a random tasting. Typically five wines for $5. Fri, Nov 7 tasting Jeff Runquist wines at the newly-opened We Plan It located near Beaches on the Columbia River. Wed, Nov 12 Port tastings at Cellar […]
Sherry opens up a whole new flavor profile of possibilities
Hosting a sherry tasting as an anniver-sherry celebration is, for a Spanish wine bar, an absolute stroke of genius considering that true sherry grapes are grown in Andalusia, Spain and it enjoys the coveted protected denomination of origin much the same as the Douro Valley and Port or French Champagne. A confession, however, is in […]
Halloween wines to elevate gatherings from dawn of the dead to spooktacular
Werewolves and warlocks are out in droves in a year when Halloween lands on a Friday. Kent Gallegos, wine steward at the Salmon Creek Fred Meyer, had a bag full of bottle suggestions sure to elevate any gathering from dawn of the dead to spooktacular. Clever labels of spiders, skulls, scary pumpkin faces and the […]
Niche Wine Bar’s four-year anniversary tonight and weekend happenings
Weekend highlights: Niche Wine Bar celebrates their four-year anniversary TONIGHT (Thurs, Oct 23) right next door at the Kiggins Theatre. Folks can enjoy a glass of wine and/or appys at Niche and then mosey on over to enjoy the grandeur of the historic theatre while watching a line up of French films. Tickets are free but […]
Evergreen Wine Cellar having a tasting tonight
Evergreen Wine Cellar is a wonderful bottle shop that’s been on Evergreen Boulevard next to Christine’s Restaurant since 2007. Pam is terrific at wine and food pairings and typically has friendly and approachable Friday night tastings. Tonight she’s moving her tasting to a different date and location in support of her friend, Wendy, who’s recently […]
Hard cider-apple juice for grown ups-what’s not to like?
Whether made in more of a beer style, with beer yeast and hops sometimes added, or in a wine style with no carbonation and a higher alcohol content, it’s easy to fall in love with this crisp, clean apple juice for grown-ups. So, what is cider and what’s the secret to its growth? At the most […]
Espaῆa – a hidden gem in the wine world
If Tempranillo and Albariῆo sound more like far-off travel destinations than grape varieties producing outstanding Spanish wines, it’s time to get to know your spicy neighbors across the pond. Mar Meyerhoefer is a native of Madrid and, together with her husband Richard, owns Emanar Cellars in Battle Ground. Her passion for Spanish wines is infectious. […]
A couple anniversaries to celebrate in our wine family
Weekend highlights: Cellar 55’s one year anniversary – Known for years as a convenient and affordable place to store vino for the casual wine enthusiast up to avid collectors, Michelle Brinning partnered with Trish Nolan last fall to expand into a full-fledged tasting room and the ladies are celebrating their one year anniversary this Sat, […]
Free tastings in Clark County to whet your palate
Tasting fees for wine can really add up but tasting a variety of wines is really the best way to broaden a persons’ palate for what they like and hone in on the characteristics from one wine to another. Chardonnay, for example, is a widely grown grape from regions as varied as Chablis to California. […]