Chateau Ste. Michelle 2009 Columbia Valley Riesling This Washington wine favorite is widely available but becomes harder to find as we get into the hot days of summer, so grab a few extra bottles because you will enjoy it with most of your warm-weather meals. Pale straw color. Aromas of peach and apricot with a [...]
Something for Everyone Hosting a dinner party or having a reception does not mean you have to spend a fortune on the wine selection. A few affordable wines will get you through the evening and ensure your guests will feel like they are getting the royal treatment. For those of us who are on a [...]
Eroica Riesling Last week, Ernst Loosen (of his eponymous Mosel winery) and Bob Bertheau of Chateau Ste. Michelle hosted a ten-year vertical of their well-regarded collaboration, Eroica Riesling. In 1999 Loosen approached then-CEO Allan Shoup to do a joint Riesling project, “to get Riesling back in people’s mind”, according to Loosen. He added, “I didn’t [...]
Easter Dinner For many of us, Easter Sunday means serving a family feast with a traditional honey-glazed baked ham. When it comes to choosing a wine to serve with the meal, just remember that salt is the main factor to consider. A fruit-driven, not too dry, white wine will compliment most glazed hams. See February [...]
Top 10 Cheese Facts 1. Cheese tastes best at room temperature (allow to sit wrapped on counter for at least one hour) 2. You can’t judge a cheese by its smell (some smellies are bland, some blandies are flavorful) 3. Raw milk cheeses that are aged more than 60 days are legal in the USA [...]
