Looking for something fun to do before the weather turns cold again in Seattle? Well look no further than a wine-tasting day trip to Bainbridge Island. On a recent weekend, I spontaneously hopped a ferry and was pleasantly surprised by the number of wines to taste, all within walking distance. Just steps from the ferry dock (okay, maybe a quarter of a mile), the cute little town of Winslow on Bainbridge Island opens its arms to you. This...

My mother and grandma taught me pretty much everything I know. I have them both to thank for so much, with the exception of my nearly life-long fear of rosé wines. Growing up in a family that loves wine – but with an equal-opportunity, anything-goes sort of love – meant that my experience with drinking pinks was limited to those that came from Sutter Home or Franzia (no offense). Don’t make me recount the horrific...

Although Rosés seems to be very trendy these days, I have long enjoyed them during the summertime, especially reading a good book on the back deck. Most red wine lovers I know seem to think twice about these bottles. However, they are really worth a second look. Rosés offer more complexity than a typical white wine, without the intensity and dryness of a red wine. On a hot day, a bottle of rosé and a lawn chair – now that’s...