Wine
Northwest summer sippers
Northwest wineries are making award-winning rosés
Date: 05/30/2012 | Northwest Wines
Live music calendar
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Dissent with Fuzz Wicked and The Reverend, May 26, $5.
Date: 05/25/2012 | Entertainment
wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 05/25/2012 | Entertainment
Riesling scale may help you select wine you want
Do you like riesling?If your answer was no, it's probably because you don't like sweet wines, and that's your impression of riesling.
Date: 05/23/2012 | Northwest Wines
Savor fine wine along with art at 'See N' Sip'
Here's a chance to blend art and wine in a most delicious way.
Date: 05/23/2012 | Life
Live music calendar
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music.
Date: 05/18/2012 | Entertainment
Tamarack’s Firehouse Red a bargain, restaurant staple
Many famous wines are produced in Walla Walla, but one of the quickest ways to determine a restaurant's knowledge of Washington wines is if it offers Tamarack Cellars' Firehouse Red.
Date: 05/16/2012 | Northwest Wines
Closing of public market disappoints vendors
SNOHOMISH -- The Washington Public Market and Wine Cellars of Washington opened last November with great fanfare, attracting more than 5,000 people on the first weekend.It didn't last.The market announced this week that it was shutting down immediately.
Date: 05/12/2012 | Business
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. John Paul and the Apostles, May 11, $5. The Grizzled Mighty with I Will Keep Your Ghost, May 12, $5.
Date: 05/11/2012 | Entertainment
Taste of Tulalip tickets go on sale today
Plan now if you want to attend the popular Taste of Tulalip, scheduled for Nov. 9 and 10.Last year's event sold out quickly, officials said.
Date: 05/11/2012 | Entertainment
Sample local wine at downtown Monroe event
Bring your own wine glass and taste local wines and food at the Historic Monroe Wine Walk on May 19.
Date: 05/11/2012 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 05/11/2012 | Entertainment
Market and cellars in Snohomish closed
The Washington Public Market and Wine Cellars of Washington in Snohomish are closing. Twenty-five wine vendors and more than 100 other market vendors have been told by owner Scott Swoboda via email to vacate the buildings at 1011 Second St.
Date: 05/10/2012 | Bizblog
Wine summit picks best of the Northwest’s wines
The results of the Pacific Northwest's largest wine competition say a lot about a grape variety that could well be perfect for Washington.
Date: 05/09/2012 | Northwest Wines
Nightclub and live music calendar
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music.
Date: 05/04/2012 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 05/04/2012 | Entertainment
Napa Valley’s loss was Maryhill Winery’s gain in winemaker
Just two months before the 2009 harvest began, Richard Batchelor relocated from the center of the American wine industry to its new frontier.
Date: 05/02/2012 | Northwest Wines
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Double B, April 28.Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Stickshift Annie, April 27.
Date: 04/27/2012 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays.
Date: 04/27/2012 | Entertainment
Great Northwest white wines for under $15
With few exceptions (such as dessert wines), white wines are less expensive than reds.Why is this? For starters, white wine grapes are a bit less expensive. For example, last fall, white wine grapes in Washington cost an average of $794 per ton, while red wine grapes cost $987.
Date: 04/25/2012 | Northwest Wines
Gregoire draws the line on Calif. wine
TACOMA -- Gov. Chris Gregoire is drawing the line on wine.Gregoire said Monday that no other state can compete with Washington's quality. She recalled a trade mission to Europe in which someone asked her about California wine. Her response was: "They make jug wine. We make fine wine."
Date: 04/23/2012 | Northwest
Sample locally distilled spirits in Snohomish
It's no secret that Snohomish County and Washington state are home to some of the best wine makers in the world. We're also quickly being recognized for some of the very finest spirit producers.
Date: 04/20/2012 | Entertainment
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Stafford and the Bentz Brothers with the Skablins, April 20. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Nikki Schilling, April 21.
Date: 04/20/2012 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays.
Date: 04/20/2012 | Entertainment
Snohomish celebrates spirits
It’s no secret that Snohomish County and Washington state are home to some of the best wine makers in the world.We’re also quickly being recognized for some of the very finest spirit producers.
Date: 04/16/2012 | The Dish
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 04/13/2012 | Entertainment
Decades in the vineyards
Thurston Wolfe winemaker has deep roots in state industry
Date: 04/11/2012 | Northwest Wines
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com.
Date: 04/06/2012 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 04/06/2012 | Entertainment
Northwest Syrahs produce variety of aromas, tastes
Our recent blind tasting of 147 Northwest syrahs proved the Walla Walla Valley is a great place to grow and make syrah. But great syrah is not confined to that region of the Northwest.In fact, the noble grape of France's Rhine Valley adapts well throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Date: 04/04/2012 | Northwest Wines
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Ryan LaPlante, March 31.
Date: 03/30/2012 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 03/30/2012 | Entertainment
Winemakers play a name game with regulators
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Pimpnho raspberry wine is not, perhaps, everyone's picture of good taste.Still, regulators gave the sassy beverage label out of Lodi, Calif., a go-ahead several years ago. Much tamer names, too, win approval, such as the green light that Wavelength got in January.
Date: 03/29/2012 | Business
Walla Walla Valley Syrahs show wineries’ expertise
For the better part of 15 years, the wineries of the Walla Walla Valley have been building a reputation for Syrah, Washington's third-most-planted red wine grape.
Date: 03/28/2012 | Life
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 03/23/2012 | Entertainment
Nightclubs and live music
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Lawrence Juber Guitar Concert, 7 p.m. March 23, $20.Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Jim Castaneda, March 23. Michael Thomas, March 24.
Date: 03/23/2012 | Entertainment
Daughters carry on winery tradition
In his 35 years in the Washington wine industry, Rob Griffin has gained a deep understanding of the vast Columbia Valley, and he uses his knowledge to craft wines that are routinely among the best in the Pacific Northwest.
Date: 03/21/2012 | Northwest Wines
Night club and live music calendar
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Stafford and the Benz Brothers, March 16.Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Stickshift Annie, March 16. Andrew B. Working, March 17.
Date: 03/16/2012 | Entertainment
Wineries and tasting rooms
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 03/16/2012 | Entertainment
A taste of Italy close to home
Northwest Sangiovese wines compare well to Chianti
Date: 03/13/2012 | Northwest Wines
wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 03/09/2012 | Entertainment
Snohomish wine fest returns on Saturday
The third annual Snohomish Wine Festival moves this year to the newly opened Washington Public Market & Wine Cellars of Washington.
Date: 03/09/2012 | Entertainment
Live music calendar
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Sumner Brothers, Jon Pontrello and The Mudhens, March 9, $10. 39th Ward Mardi Gras Bash, March 10.
Date: 03/09/2012 | Entertainment
State begins auction of its liquor stores
YAKIMA, Wash. -- Washington state opened a public auction online Thursday of its state-run liquor stores, beginning the process of privatizing a booze industry the state has tightly controlled since the end of Prohibition.
Date: 03/08/2012 | Business
Amity Vineyards' tradition of quality endures
It speaks volumes about Darcy Pendergrass that she has worked for the iconic Myron Redford for more than a decade at his Amity, Ore., winery.
Date: 03/07/2012 | Northwest Wines
New home for Snohomish Wine Festival
The third annual Snohomish Wine Festival moves this year to the newly opened Washington Public Market & Wine Cellars of Washington.Each year about 300 people enjoy the evening as a way to sample local vintages and support Snohomish businesses.
Date: 03/03/2012 | Life
Snohomish Wine Festival returns on March 10
The third annual Snohomish Wine Festival moves this year to the newly opened Washington Public Market & Wine Cellars of Washington.
Date: 03/02/2012 | Entertainment
wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 03/02/2012 | Entertainment
Why pinot gris is so perfect for Northwest
It makes perfect sense that pinot gris has exploded in popularity in the Pacific Northwest in the past decade.
Date: 02/29/2012 | Northwest Wines
Wine festival shows off Snohomish
SNOHOMISH -- Wine tasting, live music and appetizers are the main ingredients for the Snohomish Chamber of Commerce's first fundraiser of the year.
Date: 02/27/2012 | Local News
Night clubs and live music calendar
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Omega Moo, Beside Myself, Feb. 24, $5. Trainwrecks, Feb. 25, $5. Grizzled Mighty, March 1.
Date: 02/24/2012 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 02/24/2012 | Entertainment
Chef, historian, woodworker launches new Seattle winery, Cloudlift
Tom Stangeland used the art of cooking to work his way through the University of Washington, and he's made his livelihood creating artisan furniture.
Date: 02/22/2012 | Northwest Wines
Nightclub and live music calendar
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Stafford and the Bentz Brothers and Last of the Steam Powered Trains, Feb. 17, $5. Citizen Escape, Out on the Streets, Decateur Buff, Feb. 18, $5.
Date: 02/17/2012 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 02/17/2012 | Entertainment
Washington wineries giving Cabernet Franc a chance to stand on its own
As a grape variety, Cabernet Franc has neither the pedigree nor the adoration of cabernet sauvignon.
Date: 02/15/2012 | Northwest Wines
Whidbey Island tour pairs chocolate and wine
The people behind the Whidbey Island Vintners Association came up with a perfect coupling to celebrate Valentine's Day and its homage to romance.Locally made chocolate, may we introduce you to locally crafted wine?
Date: 02/10/2012 | Life
Wine grape growers meeting at Kennewick
KENNEWICK -- Washington wine grape growers are holding their annual meeting and trade show through Friday at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick.
Date: 02/10/2012 | Business
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 02/10/2012 | Entertainment
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Woody Virgil and Cool Stuff Katy, Feb. 10, $5. The Slags with Red the Dead, Feb. 11.Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Live music. Stickshift Annie, Feb. 10.
Date: 02/10/2012 | Entertainment
Nothing petite about bold red wines from Petite Sirah grape
Fans of California red wines no doubt have run across a Petite Sirah or two, but the wine is a fairly new -- and rare -- variety in the Pacific Northwest.
Date: 02/08/2012 | Northwest Wines
Front Porch: Valentine project for teens
Teens can create a special Valentine at the Mukilteo Library at 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Decorate a tiny matchbox and slide it open to reveal a picture of your Valentine. Bring a small picture -- 1 inch by 2 inches -- of your crush and the rest will be provided. No crush? No problem. Use the box for...
Date: 02/06/2012 | Local News
Nightclubs and live music calendar
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Live music. Ryan Laplante, Feb. 4.
Date: 02/03/2012 | Entertainment
Wineries and tasting rooms
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 02/03/2012 | Entertainment
Richland winery betting on Malbec as a winning wine
After a couple of false starts, Hamilton Cellars in Richland, got rolling a year ago -- and already is releasing some startlingly superb wines.
Date: 02/01/2012 | Northwest Wines
Live music and night club calendar
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Stray Dogs, Jan. 27. Sara Fineberg, Jan. 28.
Date: 01/27/2012 | Entertainment
Wine Sips: Wine shops and tasting rooms
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays.
Date: 01/27/2012 | Entertainment
Red wines from the red-roofed barn in Walla Walla
Few images of Pacific Northwest wine country are as iconic as the red-roofed barn just off Mill Creek Road in Walla Walla.And those who taste the wines from Myles Anderson and Gordy Venneri have found their way back since Walla Walla Vintners was bonded in 1995.
Date: 01/25/2012 | Northwest Wines
Nightclub and live music calendar
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Stafford and the Bent Brothers, Jan. 20.
Date: 01/20/2012 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays.
Date: 01/20/2012 | Entertainment
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Jazz great Frank Vignola, Jan. 14, $20. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com.
Date: 01/13/2012 | Entertainment
wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 01/13/2012 | Entertainment
Oregon winery's Paramour built on Spanish tradition of reserve Tempranillos
Abacela founder Earl Jones says proudly, "This is the wine we came to Oregon to make."In October, the Umpqua Valley winemaker lifted the veil on his secret project -- Paramour -- a proprietary red blend from the 2005 vintage with the robust Spanish grape Tempranillo as the base.
Date: 01/11/2012 | Northwest Wines
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 01/06/2012 | Entertainment
in the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Woodshed, Calico Queen and Black Coast Revival, Jan. 5, $5.Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Live Music.
Date: 01/06/2012 | Entertainment
Underground wonder
Tulalip couple dug deep to create a custom wine cellar
Date: 01/05/2012 | Home and Garden
Year's best Northwest wines
Tastings reveal great choices under $20
Date: 01/04/2012 | Northwest Wines
Everything you need to know about a hangover
LOS ANGELES -- Gearing up for a big night on New Year's Eve? One that will involve some drinking? Then maybe you need a little primer on hangovers, since you could be nursing one soon.
Date: 12/30/2011 | Nation & World
in the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Vince Mtz. and the Great Blue Beyond, Dec. 30. Red Barn Productions Show, Dec. 31.
Date: 12/30/2011 | Entertainment
wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 12/30/2011 | Life
Front Porch: Be an adult pen pal
Be an adult pen palThe Everett Elks are looking for 40 adult pen pals to write to Marysville middle school students whose primary language is not English.
Date: 12/28/2011 | Local News
B.C. winery making white wines worth a trip across the border
If you haven't heard of Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery, do not fret because you are not alone.Yet the winery just north of the Canadian border near Oliver, B.C., is one of the finest producers of white wine anywhere on the West Coast.
Date: 12/28/2011 | Northwest Wines
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays.
Date: 12/23/2011 | Entertainment
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Britmania, Dec. 23, $10. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Live Music. Ryan LaPlante, Dec. 24.
Date: 12/23/2011 | Entertainment
A beer at White Castle? New adventure looms
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- White Castle, a 90-year-old hamburger chain known for its square "slider" burgers, is sipping on the idea of offering alcoholic beverages as it tests beer and wine sales at a restaurant in Indiana.
Date: 12/22/2011 | Nation & World
Fine local bubbly
Sparkling wines may be the region's best bargains
Date: 12/21/2011 | Northwest Wines
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Stafford and the Bentz Brothers, Skablins, The Janks, Dec. 16. Decateur Bluff, Justin Hale, Dec. 17, $5.
Date: 12/16/2011 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays.
Date: 12/16/2011 | Entertainment
Pasco winery turned soured business deal into sweet success
Jeff Gordon is now into his fourth decade of growing wine grapes on top of a cliff overlooking the Snake River near Pasco. He and his brother, Bill, began planting wine grapes in 1980. They launched their eponymous winery in 1983 and released their first wines in 1985.
Date: 12/14/2011 | Northwest Wines
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Petunia and the Vipers, Dec. 10, $10.Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Live Music. Stichshift Annie, Dec. 9. Ryan LaPlante, Dec. 10.
Date: 12/09/2011 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 12/09/2011 | Entertainment
Oregon winemaker fighting elements and cancer to make gorgeous Pinot Noirs
Winemakers throughout the Pacific Northwest struggled with weather during this fall's trying harvest, but the winemaker for Willamette Valley Vineyards had a much bigger battle: cancer.
Date: 12/07/2011 | Northwest Wines
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Wigstock, Dec. 2. Global Heat and Black Magic Noise, Dec. 3.Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Live Music. .
Date: 12/02/2011 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays.
Date: 12/02/2011 | Entertainment
Eight holiday gift suggestions for the wine lover
We are fully engaged in the Christmas season, so now is a great time to start thinking about what to get for that wine lover on your list. You can take the easy way and buy a bottle or two of wine, or you can find something fun, interesting, unusual and Northwest in style.
Date: 11/30/2011 | Northwest Wines
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Live Music. Ryan LaPlante, Nov. 26.
Date: 11/25/2011 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays.
Date: 11/25/2011 | Entertainment
Fidelitas owner becomes a 'Wine Boss'
Charlie Hoppes finds it hard to believe next year will be his 25th vintage in Washington. Fans of his wines are just happy he's been around so long.
Date: 11/23/2011 | Northwest Wines
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Stafford & Tha Bentz Brothers, 9 p.m. Nov. 18 $5. Decteur Buff, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19.
Date: 11/18/2011 | Entertainment
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