There is a lot of talk these days about eating locally produced food. Should this also extend to drinking locally produced wine? I think so!
Washington state is home to many fine wines and wineries, and you can learn all about them at the Library. If you’re interested in visiting – or learning about – any of the state’s wineries, check out these guides:
WineTrails of Washington: A Guide for Uncorking your Memorable Wine Tour
Local author Steve Roberts will speak about his book at the University Branch Library on Tuesday September 16th from 6:30-7:45 PM.
In his latest book, he profiles 228 wineries throughout Washington state, grouped into 32 regional “WineTrails.” In addition to detailed descriptions of wineries and winemakers, Roberts’ book also provides tips on wine tasting and tasting room etiquette.
Background on Washington “terroir” (the unique qualities that geographical conditions bestows upon wine), history of Washington wines and a guide to the wineries themselves.
A beautiful small coffee-table book with abundant color photos celebrating wine and wine-making in Washington.
Washington Wines and Wineries: The Essential Guide
Wine critic Paul Gregutt tells the history of the Washington wine industry and and rates the wineries.
Another great source of information on Washington wines and wineries is the website of the Washington Wine Commission.
If you want to learn more about wine tasting, or just want to sound more knowledgeable to your wine-snob friends, the Library has a number of books that can help you. They are listed in the Catalog under the subject “Wine Tasting.”
Finally, don’t forget about food. If you want to cook with Washington wines, check out Cooking with the Wines of Washington which provides numerous recipes using Washington wines. There are lots of other books on cooking with wine; check the Catalog under the subject “Cookery (Wine).”
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