WINE TASTING EXPERIENCES
Recent tastings
A look at recent gatherings: the wines, the rooms, and the people who filled them.
Small Washington Wineries - BIG Red Wines
Small Washington Wineries - BIG Red Wines. 8 wines, Columbia Valley, up to 93 points, poured in 2018.
Sonoma Valley Battle! Martinelli vs Bella!
Sonoma Valley Battle! Martinelli vs Bella!. 8 wines, Sonoma, poured in 2018. The full flight, with producers, vintages and critic scores.
Not Just Good Friday BUT GREAT FRIDAY! Washington Reds!
Not Just Good Friday BUT GREAT FRIDAY! Washington Reds!. 8 wines, Columbia Valley and Bordeaux, up to 99 points, poured in 2018.
Winter in Italy!
Winter in Italy!. 8 wines, Tuscany and Veneto, up to 93 points, poured in 2018. The full flight, with producers, vintages and critic scores.
Kickin Up a Notch! Return to ATAULA!
Kickin Up a Notch! Return to ATAULA!. 8 wines, Toro & Bierzo and Rioja, up to 95 points, poured in 2018.
Washington Wine Overdrive!
Washington Wine Overdrive!. 8 wines, Columbia Valley and Bordeaux, up to 95 points, poured in 2017.
Pre-Thanksgiving Pinot Noir Celebration!
Pre-Thanksgiving Pinot Noir Celebration!. 8 wines, Willamette Valley and Sonoma, up to 93 points, poured in 2017.
California's First Wine Region - The Sierra Foothills
California's First Wine Region - The Sierra Foothills. 8 wines, Lodi & Sierra Foothills and Piedmont, up to 95 points, poured in 2017.
The Great Portland Thai Food Wine Challenge!
The Great Portland Thai Food Wine Challenge!. 8 wines, Mosel and Willamette Valley, up to 90 points, poured in 2017.
Viva La France!
Viva La France!. 8 wines, Rhone and Bordeaux, up to 98 points, poured in 2017. The full flight, with producers, vintages and critic scores.
Shiraz Dinner@Al Amir Lebanese Cuisine
Shiraz Dinner@Al Amir Lebanese Cuisine. 8 wines, Australia, up to 97 points, poured in 2017. The full flight, with producers, vintages and critic scores.
The IBERIAN CONNECTION! Spain vs. Portugal
The IBERIAN CONNECTION! Spain vs. Portugal. 8 wines, Douro and Toro & Bierzo, up to 97 points, poured in 2017.