I (Josh Wade) have a huge affinity for The Cork District. It was in 2010 that creator Michael Allen and I met in the lobby of the Davenport Hotel to discuss his idea of branding the downtown core as a Cork District. Capitalizing on a growing urban wine scene this concept would give a sense [...]
Before you know it a blanket of snow will cover Spokane, invites for holiday gatherings will go out and the cheer of Christmas music will fill the air. Don't get caught out in the cold by waiting until the last minute to plan your holiday gatherings. Nectar Catering and Events has been bringing cheer to [...]
Chances are that if you love Washington wine you've had the Tamarack Cellars Firehouse Red Blend. This eight grape blend is predominately Merlot, Cab and Syrah and is continually getting solid scores. The wine was recently selected by Seattle Magazine as a "Best Blend under $20" - we couldn't agree more! This wine, and five [...]
With nearly 50 years of grape growing experience, Nectar is proud to welcome Airfield Estate winery as our September featured winery of the month. The history of the Airfield Estates family dates back to 1907 when H. Lloyd Miller pioneered in the Sunnyside area. H. Lloyd’s work was instrumental in getting the area irrigation rights [...]
My (Josh) history with Alexandria Nicole Cellars goes back about eight to ten years with a visit to their Woodinville tasting room. Over the years I have had the pleasure of reviewing their wine on my old blog, interview Jarrod Boyle, co-owner and co-visionary, and sell their wine over at our Kendall Yards location. Heck, [...]
