Wine Connoisseur

Pairing Halibut and Pinot Noir? Why not?

LanaJun 13, 20230

Pairing halibut and Pinot Noir sometimes feels wrong, but we like challenges. On days when we are in the mood for red wine, and yet

àMaurice Night Owl 2016

LanaMar 28, 20230

Combining International Women’s Day with the Washington Wine Month, we pulled out one of the beautiful blends purchased last year at a’Mourice tasting room: àMaurice

Northwest Sunrise Cocktail Recipe

LanaJan 15, 20230

We created Northwest Sunrise cocktail for Amaretto lovers and those who prefer sweeter cocktails to boozy drinks. Northwest Sunrize color reminds us of a windy

Chateau de Pressac Grand Cru Classe Saint Emillion 2018

LanaJan 10, 20230

It is too early to drink Chateau de Pressac Grand Cru Classe 2018, yet, we decided to take some notes to compare them later. Chateau

Salad Olivier. The Wineswinging Version

LanaDec 15, 20220

Salad Olivier is a famous holiday dish for many people from post-USSR countries. Usually, Salad Olivier is prepared and served for dinner on New Year’s

Paul O’Brien Dolcetto 2017

LanaDec 6, 2022December 6, 20220

First time we tasted Paul O’Brien Dolcetto 2017 at their winery in Roseburg, and our first impression was that this wine is for fall! Autumn

Brachetto Vino Spumante Cocktail

LanaNov 4, 20220

Brachetto vino spumante coktail is our idea how to get most of Brachetto! Sweet and sparkling is a separate category of awesomeness that many call

Aperol Spritz Cocktail

LanaOct 13, 2022October 13, 20220

Aperol Spritz cocktail has become a staple these days. You will find it almost anywhere in cocktail bars and Italian and non-Italian restaurants that serve

Staete Landt Duchess Sauvignon Blanc 2020

LanaOct 11, 20220

Everybody likes a glass of a cold Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough on a hot summer day. It is summer food-friendly, and many flavors go very

Pears in Wine

LanaOct 4, 2022October 5, 20220

The Poire à la Beaujolaise, or pears in wine, is a traditional dessert in the Beaujolais wine region. It’s a part of Burgundy and Lyon cuisine tradition.