Living Well

It Was a Very Good Day

The wisdom of the world is often reflected in the lyrics of songs.

The Element of Time

Looking for an age-worthy wine? You'll find many right here at home in NCW. Try a Chelan Estate Cab from the south shore of Lake Chelan. I can promise you won't be disappointed.

It Was A Lively Way To Spend an Evening

Music and friends combined to make a good time Thursday at our local Icicle Brewing Company, where we listened to a Bluegrass Jam and refreshed ourselves with food and wine. Yes, the Brewing Company serves wine...good wine, and one is a favorite of mine.

My Addiction

Some problems we need to share, along with the good things we discover along the way. And addiction,while serious can sometimes be a wonderful thing

A Trip To The Past

Great music never goes out of style.

Time Travel: Folk Rewind

It is possible to turn back time, if only in memory.

Time For A Reminder

What are your priorities this Christmas season?

'Tis the Season....to Overindulge

Stay healthy this holiday season - and all year long by remembering Michael Pollan's simple rules.

A Perfect Halloween Eve

My idea of a good Halloween has changed over the years. Tonight is a good example of my preferences today.

NCW Wine Awards: Review of a Splendid Event

Saturday's NCW Wine Awards celebration was just that: a celebration of what winemakers can do up here in the often overlooked area of great wines.

Flotsam: A Plethora of Activities as Summer Winds Down

Flotsam: Crowding all we can into the remaining days of summer.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR HOME WINEMAKERS

Are you a Home Winemaker? This is important news for you, or for friends who make wine.

Flotsam: More on a Busy Summer

Flotsam is a collection of miscellany floating around - in this instance, summer thoughts floating on the surface of my mind.

"California's Best Unsung Wines"...and Some of Ours

Wine writer Ray Isle recently wrote of "California's Unsung Wines." We have some of our own, and these Rhone blends are fast becoming popular here in Washington.