Zach Geballe

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Fall Dining 2017

Must Autumn Drinking Be Such a Dour Affair? These Bartenders Don’t Think So.

Forget the bitters and the bourbons. Light and bright drinks are just as appropriate.

 

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Science and the Success of Washington Wine

A new center at Washington State University will help the industry’s bottom line, but what about its soul.

 

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The Case for Tequila

And other agave-based spirits.

 

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The Problem With Cocktail Straws

And the organizations that are doing something about it.

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Striking a Balance Between Innovation and Tradition in the Drink Scene

In Washington, we must look back as we move forward.

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Pop a Cork, Fight Cancer

The 30th annual Auction of Washington Wines lets you sip for Seattle Children’s.

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The Washington Wine Shadow

The popularity of our state’s wines has been an obstacle for other wines to enter the region, but that may be changing.

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When It Comes to Distribution, More Washington Wineries Are Doing It Themselves

What that means for you and your favorite wine list.

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Tiki Takes Off

The latest cocktail trend is something familiar and exotic.

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The Difficulties of Drinking in the Sunshine in Seattle

Now should be the time to enjoy a cold one in the great outdoors. But the city doesn’t make it easy.

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Supply and Demand … and Sommeliers

There are plenty of wine experts looking for work, but is there enough work to be had in casual seattle.

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Rain, Rain Go Away (We Want to Pop a Nice Rosé)

This weather has thrown our drinking schedule out of whack.

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Northwestern Vintners, Brewers, and Distillers are Selling Out, and That’s Okay

It’s time to grow up.

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Why Is Late Night Dining and Drinking So Rare in Seattle?

Is it the laws? The latitude?

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What This Year’s Taste Washington Tells Us About Local Wine

A lot, it turns out.

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What Millennials Want From Their Wine

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

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The Rise of Syrah in Washington State

Long lumped in with other reds, the varietal is now coming into its own.

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Contemplating Our Booze Rules, Five Years After Privatization

Costs and opportunities in the liquor aisles of Washington.

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How to Pair Champagne With Pop

With the release of its first album, local duo SISTERS tests the connection between our columnist’s ear and his palate.

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Slowing Down at Speed Rack

What the annual competition can tell us about the current state of cocktail culture.