No Bridge? No Problem! Take the Road Less Traveled
Don’t let the six-week Hood Canal Bridge closure (May 1 – June 15) keep you from experiencing spring on the Olympic Peninsula. Consider this “downtime” a catalyst for adventure with … Read More
Just What Is Terroir Anyway?
Terroir, prounounced “ter-wah,” is a french word often heard sprinkled throughout wine-centric conversation. But what exactly does it mean? If you’ve ever wondered about that term, the following definition provided … Read More
Sun Will Shine on NW Wine & Cheese Tour
What could be better than spending a weekend sipping handcrafted wines wonderfully paired with mouth-watering Northwest artisan cheeses? How about doing your sipping and tasting on the scenic and sunny … Read More
Wines for Easter
If you’re wondering which wines to pair with your Easter ham or leg of lamb this year, following are a few tips. Ham is often prepared with a sweet glaze … Read More
Northwest Wine and Cheese Tour – Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for the Olympic Peninsula Wineries’ inaugural Northwest Wine and Cheese Tour! On April 18 and 19, each of the seven wineries will host a different northwest specialty … Read More
Lemberger: Washington’s “Heritage Grape”
The Lemberger grape is rooted in Washington wine industry history. For more than a quarter century this vigorous grape, which begets a fruit-forward, ruby red wine, has thrived in vineyards … Read More
A Place in Washington Wine Industry History
The Associated Press ran a story yesterday about the phenomenal growth of Washington’s wine industry. Just 10 years ago, 160 wineries supported the state’s burgeoning industry. Since then the number of … Read More
Is Wine Recession-Proof?
While it’s been reported that wine sales are up in 2009, with Washington state wines showing the greatest domestic growth (http://wineindustryinsight.com/?p=763), the fact is that the wine industry is not recession … Read More
What’s Your Chocolate Personality?
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, as well as a delicious three-day Red Wine & Chocolate weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula, here’s a quick, fun quiz you can take to discover … Read More
Cedar Creek Winemaker Dinner To Showcase Peninsula’s Best
On Saturday, February 7, Cedar Creek Restaurant in Sequim will host a Winemaker Dinner showcasing the “Best of the Olympic Peninsula.” The French inspired menu will feature nine wines, each crafted … Read More
Research Shows Wine, Chocolate & Tea Improve Brain Performance
Good news just in time for the Olympic Peninsula Red Wine & Chocolate Tour! According to an article in the International Business Times, new research shows that consumers of wine, … Read More
Washington Vineyards
In recent years, Washington’s wine industry has become the fastest growing agricultural sector in the state. The number of Washington wineries has increased 400% in the last decade. But where … Read More