Pacific-Northwest Wine Exploration – “545″ Wine Tasting – Friday, March 8, 2013 – 4:00 to 7:00

Posted by josh on Mar 2, 2013 in Oregon, Washington, Wine Tastings and Events | 0 comments The best way to learn about wine is to taste it!  This Friday at our “545″ Wine Tasting (Try 5 wines for $5), the discussion and tasting will focus on the wines made in the states of Oregon and Washington, aka the Pacific Northwest.  If you think the types and styles of wines are the same in each state, think again.  Each of these two states enjoys a history and legacy all their...
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Wine Of The Week – 2009 Arbor Crest Cabernet Franc “Connor Lee Vineyard”

Posted by josh on May 6, 2012 in Washington | 0 comments Arbor Crest Wine Cellars was started in 1982 by Harry and Marcia Mielke.  It was Washington’s 29th winery to open, and today it is still owned and operated by the Mielke family.  For 30 years, the family has quietly been making great wines at great prices.  In fact, The Wine Advocate made this bold statement about Arbor Crest – “If I were forced to name a single Washington...
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