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Seven Drinker’s Predictions for 2017

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Seven Drinker’s Predictions for 2017

It will be the year of wine, whiskey, and closings.

The rich landscape at Mbar. Photo by Suzi Pratt

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The Year in Drink

In 2016, some was lost and much was gained. We toast it all.

Courtesy of ‘I’ll Drink to That!’

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Where to Look (and Listen) to Learn About Wine

It can be done, but you need the right guide.

The bartender’s kit at The Bar Shoppe. Photo by Eva Frazier

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Must-Haves for the Home Bartender in Your Life

Give the gift of better-made drinks.

Why Is Europe Such a Cocktail Wasteland?

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Why Is Europe Such a Cocktail Wasteland?

Yes, they like to drink over there, but there is no incentive for refined mixology.

The soothing darkness of Vito’s. Photo by Megumi Shauna Arai, via Vito’s Facebook

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An Ode to the Dark Side of the Bar

Brightly lit watering holes are in fashion, and it just feels so wrong.

Making Sense of Charles Smith’s $120 Million Wine Sale

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Making Sense of Charles Smith’s $120 Million Wine Sale

What the deal says about the way that winemakers view wine drinkers and Washington state.

Snobby Somms and Another Problem With Natural Wines

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Snobby Somms and Another Problem With Natural Wines

Any wine that requires an expert to test it is likely not worth your time.

Try These Uncommon Food and Drink Pairings

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Try These Uncommon Food and Drink Pairings

Steak and cabernet are a given. But what if you’re in the mood for something a little different?

Photo by Agne27

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The Long and Wining Road

The view from the Washington Wine Road Trip.

Courtesy of Copperwork Distilling Company

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Two Distinctive Approaches to a Truly Northwestern Single-Malt Whiskey

Copperworks and Westland distilleries have two new bottles, just in time for the chilly months.

Should Women Always Be Served First?

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Should Women Always Be Served First?

It’s a tradition, but is it sexist … or even really that efficient?

Is the Natural-Wines Movement a Good Thing?

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Is the Natural-Wines Movement a Good Thing?

It might be the way wine was meant to be, but that doesn’t mean it’s good.

Courtesy of Susan Kaufman’s family

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Remembering Susan Kaufman

The founder of Serafina brought rustic Italian cuisine to a city that needed it, built community in a…

For One Seattle Mariner, Wine Is a Pastime

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For One Seattle Mariner, Wine Is a Pastime

How a short stint on the disabled list helped land catcher Chris Iannetta on the wine list.

Looking Beyond Riesling’s Bad Rap

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Looking Beyond Riesling’s Bad Rap

The Riesling Rendezvous challenges the idea that this grape is just too sweet, fruity, and unserious.

Three Ways to Add a Chill to Your Cocktail This Summer

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Three Ways to Add a Chill to Your Cocktail This Summer

Blend it, freeze it, or stick a popsicle in it.

The Bar Code: Wonderful Wines Await North of the Border

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The Bar Code: Wonderful Wines Await North of the Border

Once prohibitively provincial, the wines of British Columbia are waking up to a wider world.

10 Wines Perfectly Paired With Summer

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10 Wines Perfectly Paired With Summer

Our drink columnist suggests what to drink instead of the pink.

Photo by Sarah Flotard

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The Bar Code: How Long Should You Wait for Your Drink?

As with everything in this life, it’s all about communication.