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Pay attention to wine's acidity when choosing complementary food

When reading recommendations about wines, you might notice the words "good acidity," and there are several reasons for that.

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Learn the important percentages behind the words on the labels of wines you buy

When shopping for certain foods, the label gives you useful information, such as where it came from, its nutritional values and what ingredients were used in the final product.
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Seattle's O•S Winery strong on reds, riesling

According to the website gotastewine.com, there are now over 40 wineries in Seattle proper.
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Gamache Vintners produces wines with superior grapes, classic technique

The story behind Gamache Vintners is a familiar one. After 20 years of providing grapes for other wineries from their vineyard north of the Tri-Cities, brothers Bob and Roger Gamache decided to establish their own label in 2002.
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Christmas calls for some special wines

It's seems a bit odd to have a wine column on December 25, but rest assured I was prepared far enough in advance to avoid writing it on Christmas Eve.
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Artisan Wine Gallery on Lummi Island a great day-trip destination

Washingtonians know that we live in a spectacular little corner of the world. And in the northwest corner of that little corner, Whatcom County is home to a diverse, vibrant population, stunning natural resources, and excellent opportunities for wine tasting.
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Portland a good springboard for exploring Oregon wineries

I occasionally get a request to feature a winery from Oregon, where, as in Washington, the wine industry has increased dramatically over the past decade.
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Merry Cellars in Pullman offers distinctive wines, with a nod to WSU football

My first visit to Merry Cellars in Pullman was about three years ago. I recall there were a few good wines and some that were so-so, and overall it was a perfectly average experience.
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Tulip Valley Winery in Mount Vernon worth the trip for end-of-the-week tastings

I've got good news and bad news about Tulip Valley Winery in Mount Vernon.
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Wineries bloom among fruit orchards in Leavenworth-Wenatchee area

Like most parts of Eastern Washington, the greater Leavenworth/Wenatchee area has experienced a substantial increase in wineries over the past several years. The area is still first and foremost home to some of the state's top fruit orchards, but wineries are working their way onto the scene and...
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Tempus Cellars' wines balanced and expressive

Even if you live in Bellingham, which isn't Washington wine country by any stretch of the imagination, you're never far from a winery, wine shop or tasting room that can bring the taste of Eastern Washington closer to home.