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Thumbnail for - Getting Acquainted with Washington Wine Blends
Oct 12, 2012
More local winemakers (and wine drinkers) are embracing this Old World approach.
Thumbnail for - 100 Best Washington Wines 2011
Aug 19, 2011
With more than 700 wineries in our state, the juice just keeps getting better. Here are the 100 best Washington wines plus seven wine-region getaways.
Thumbnail for - Return to Red Mountain
Aug 19, 2011
At just over 4,000 acres, Red Mountain is Washington’s smallest AVA. But ton for ton, its cab, merlot, and syrah grapes are among the most precious and pricey in the state—yielding wines of amazing...
Thumbnail for - 20 for the White Wine Lovers
Aug 19, 2011
Cadaretta SBS White Wine Columbia Valley 2010 $23 This sauvignon blanc–semillon blend is a consistent standout from Walla Walla Valley winery Cadaretta. Chateau Ste. Michelle Ethos Late Harvest...
Thumbnail for - Washington Chardonnays Get Some Respect
Jun 24, 2011
No great Washington chardonnays? Don’t believe everything you hear.
Thumbnail for - The Citizen’s Guide to Seattle Beer
Apr 22, 2011
In anticipation of this month’s beer bacchanalia, Seattle Beer Week, here’s an insider’s guide to the best of the new brews.
Thumbnail for - A Flavor Punch in a Pinch
Apr 22, 2011
"…what’s shaking with Seattle’s Secret Stash sea salts."
Thumbnail for - The Citizen’s Guide to Seattle Beer:  The Republic Of Cascadia
Apr 22, 2011
Q & A with Portland brewer and beer writer Abram Goldman-Armstrong about Cascadian dark ale.
Thumbnail for - You Can't Give It Away
Aug 19, 2010
The best zucchini bread recipe in town, courtesy Essential Baking Company.
Thumbnail for - Fairview Fanny and the Angel of Death
Jun 17, 2010
How The Seattle Times broke the story of a lifetime, investigated a killer, and rescued itself from irrelevancy.