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• Big local flavor, small price

  October 26, 2011 in Food on Page C5 The holidays are coming and that means more sumptuous meals with friends and family – meals that call for some good wines to set off the hearty food. Good wines …

• Grapevine: Washington state’s chardonnays deliver a fresh taste of spring

  March 30, 2011 in Food on Page C3 Spring is here – at least officially – and thoughts begin to turn toward wines well suited to warm days and outdoor settings. It’s fun to look ahead to the …

• Find the wine that best blends with the occasion

  November 24, 2010 in Food on Page C1 The holidays are rapidly bearing down on us, with their mix of excitement and excess, friends and family, food and fun. Wines are never more central to celebrations than at … 1

• Washington wines hold their own in price and quality

  September 29, 2010 in Food on Page C1 These are challenging times for wineries, which are facing increased global competition and rapidly falling prices for their wines. California brands that once commanded $100 and more a bottle are … 1

• Aromatic whites present a pleasant summer option

  August 25, 2010 in Food on Page C1 In many wine publications, reviews and restaurant wine lists you may notice the phrase “aromatic white wines” popping up. It’s an interesting concept, and may lead you to explore some …

• Arbor Crest rebuilds Cliff House, staying true to original style

  August 19, 2010 in City on Page A7 The historic Cliff House at Arbor Crest Wine Cellars is rising from the ashes – literally – after a fire gutted the 1924 building in December. The damaged mansion was … 1