We’re out on the road, taking the show across the Cascades! This is the first of four episodes filmed in Spokane, Washington, to help spotlight the great wines made in that part of the state. First, we tried some great Zinfandel and some equally great Cabernet Franc.

Introducing you to the Northwest’s Best Wine! Northwest Wine Night is a weekly Internet show that’s not out to sell you anything…we just want you to be aware of all the great wine produced in the Pacific Northwest. We introduce to you two reds and two whites on every episode.

Episode 13 is filmed at the Nectar Tasting Room in downtown Spokane. It’s where you go to taste some of the area’s finest wines, located in the heart of the thriving downtown area. Host Brian Calvert is joined by regular panelist Marina Rockinger, as well as some of Spokane’s favorite people…Pia Hallenberg of the Spokesman Review, Aaron Luna of KXLY TV, and State Rep. Kevin Parker.

(SPOILER ALERT:  Scroll down any further, and you’ll see the names of the wines tasted on this episode of Northwest Wine Night.  Most viewers enjoy watching the show WITHOUT knowing this info.  You can always come back here after the show to get these names)

This Episode’s Wines:

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Everywhere else in the world it’s Shiraz, but around here, it’s Syrah, and it’s delicious! Or with summer coming (we hope) how about a nice chilled glass of Pinot Gris? Episode 12 features two of each, and all four are made right here in the Pacific Northwest!

Introducing you to the Northwest’s Best Wine! Northwest Wine Night is a weekly Internet show that’s not out to sell you anything…we just want you to be aware of all the great wine produced in the Pacific Northwest. We introduce to you two reds and two whites on every episode.

Episode 12 is filmed at the gorgeous Lake Union Cafe, home of some of the nicest parties, receptions, and gatherings in Seattle. Host Brian Calvert is joined by panelists Denise Whitaker of KOMO 4 News, Marina Rockinger of KVI, Mark Christopher of KCTS and KVI, and Lake Union Cafe’s own Victoria Haberman.

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This Episode’s Wine:

Just a couple of weeks ago, we had a candid conversation with Master of Wine Bob Betz about where the local wine industry has been, and where it should be heading. Bob is the founder of Betz Family Winery, and has worked as a vintner for decades, most notably with the Chateau Ste. Michelle group.

We were actually visiting Bob on a bottling day, so being the nice guy he is, he invited us to stick around and observe the process. In this second installment of “NWWN In Depth,” Bob narrates as you watch the entire bottling process from barrel to bottle to box.

Through a very interesting process, this is your first-hand look at how the wine gets into the bottle, and the painstaking efforts made to ensure top quality until you pop the cork.

Special thanks to Bob Betz for his time and friendship to all who enjoy Washington Wine.

Watch other installments of “NWWN In Depth” as well as episodes of “Northwest Wine Night” here on our website.

Presented by:  Live Oak Audio Visual, Seattle  (LiveOakAV.com)

Like a good Merlot?  Or with summer coming (we hope) how about a nice chilled glass of a Northwest Chardonnay?  Episode 11 features two of each, and all four are made right here in the Pacific Northwest!

Introducing you to the Northwest’s Best Wine! Northwest Wine Night is a weekly Internet show that’s not out to sell you anything…we just want you to be aware of all the great wine produced in the Pacific Northwest. We introduce to you two reds and two whites on every episode.

Episode 11 is filmed at the gorgeous Lake Union Cafe, home of some of the nicest parties, receptions, and gatherings in Seattle. Host Brian Calvert is joined by panelists Denise Whitaker of KOMO 4 News, Marina Rockinger of KVI, Mark Christopher of KCTS and KVI, and Arik Korman of The Bob Rivers Show on KJR.

(SPOILER ALERT:  Scroll down further, and you’ll see the names of this episode’s wines.  Many viewers prefer to watch the show first, and be surprised as much as the panelists when the wines are revealed.  If you just gotta know now, keep scrolling…)

This Episode’s Wines:

In our second installment of “NWWN In Depth,” we had a chance to sit down with the brand new executive director of the Washington State Wine Commission. Steve Warner, a Washington native, is back home, leading the efforts to market Washington wines throughout the Pacific Northwest, and the world. He’s a very personable guy who had big plans for the industry, and in this interview, he talks specifically about what he wants to happen, and the economic potential of wines made right here!

Northwest Wine Night host Brian Calvert spent a few minutes with Steve in his office. The two met literally just days after Steve accepted the job, and since, Steve is a self-admitted fan of Northwest Wine Night. It’s great to have his support for the show, and we plan to get him on a future episode as part of the tasting panel.

For more information about Washington wine and the Washington State Wine Commission – WashingtonWine.org

Presented by: Live Oak Audio Visual of Seattle http://www.liveoakav.com

Like a good Cabernet Sauvignon, or need a Riesling with summer weather coming?  Episode 10 features two of each, and we found some really nice wines!

Introducing you to the Northwest’s Best Wine! Northwest Wine Night is a weekly Internet show that’s not out to sell you anything…we just want you to be aware of all the great wine produced in the Pacific Northwest. We introduce to you two reds and two whites on every episode.

Episode 10 is filmed at the gorgeous Lake Union Cafe, home of some of the nicest parties, receptions, and gatherings in Seattle. Host Brian Calvert is joined by panelists Denise Whitaker of KOMO 4 News, Marina Rockinger of KVI, Mark Christopher of KCTS and KVI, and Lake Union Cafe’s very own Victoria Haberman.

Remember, there were 9 episodes of Northwest Wine Night before this one, and you can watch them all here at our website.  Just click “Episodes” on the menu.

(SPOILER ALERT: Scroll any further, and you’ll be able to see the names of the wines we tasted in this episode. We call it a “Spoiler” because most who watch Northwest Wine Night like to watch without knowing the answers. It’s a blind tasting for the panelists…so take a few notes about what they say, then you can return here for the exact names of the wines and where they’re produced.)

This Episode’s Wine:

White #1 – Snake River Valley Riesling – 2008 Ste. Chapelle, Caldwell ID
White #2 – Oregon Riesling – 2008 Firesteed Cellars, Rickreall OR

Red #1 – Cabernet Sauvignon – 2009 Eola Hills, Rickerall OR
Red #2 – Hudson Shah Cab – 2009 Woodhouse Wine Estates – Woodinville WA

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Earlier today, we eclipsed 250,000 combined views of our show. So many fans of Northwest wines coming to get ideas for their next bottle, and so many great suggestions of vino made in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho!

We just want to thank you for your continued support of the show, and invite you to continue sharing Northwest Wine Night with your friends.

We never could have accomplished this without you. Thank you!

Introducing you to the Northwest’s Best Wine! Northwest Wine Night is a weekly Internet show that’s not out to sell you anything…we just want you to be aware of all the great wine produced in the Pacific Northwest. We introduce to you two reds and two whites on every episode.

Episode 9 is filmed at the gorgeous Lake Union Cafe, home of some of the nicest parties, receptions, and gatherings in Seattle. Host Brian Calvert is joined by panelists Denise Whitaker of KOMO 4 News, Marina Rockinger of KVI, Arik Korman of The Bob Rivers Show on KJR, and Mark Christopher of KCTS and KVI.

On this episode, we’re all about the blends! The panel enjoys two White Blends and two Red Blends. Each produced in the Northwest, and each with a very unique flavor.

(SPOILER ALERT: Scroll any further, and you’ll be able to see the names of the wines we tasted in this episode. We call it a “Spoiler” because most who watch Northwest Wine Night like to watch without knowing the answers. It’s a blind tasting for the panelists…so take a few notes about what they say, then you can return here for the exact names of the wines and where they’re produced.)

This Episode’s Wine:

White Blend #1 Forbidden White – 2011 Patterson Cellars, Woodinville WA
White Blend #2 Evolution – 14th Edition Sokol Blosser Winery, Dundee OR
Red Blend #1 Primordial Compassion – 2008 Bodhichitta Winery, Salem OR
Red Blend #2 Blackberry Wine – 2009 Pasek Cellars, Mount Vernon WA

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In our first installment of “NWWN In Depth,” we score an interview with one of Washington Wines’ leading men. Master of Wine Bob Betz has helped promote and grow the industry for decades. He knows his wine, yet is warm and friendly to those just learning about vino.

Northwest Wine Night host Brian Calvert spent a few minutes with Bob during a recent bottling day at Betz Family Winery. Bob talked about the beginning of the wine industry in Washington, how far it’s come, and it’s challenges ahead. This is a really interesting lesson told by one of the vintners who helped put Washington on the map as a serious player when it comes to wine!

Please share with your friends curious about the history of wine in Washington, as well as those who want to meet one of the nicest guys making Washington wine, Bob Betz.

Bob will be back again next week, with a fascinating look behind the scenes during the bottling process.  From empty bottles to finished masterpieces, Bob will narrate the process as you watch it happen.

And keep watching for more interesting conversations about wine in the coming weeks here in our special section “NWWN In Depth.”

We’re back with another fun edition of the fastest growing wine show on the Internet! Every week, Northwest Wine Night introduces you to the Northwest’s best wines. Four wines are tasted on each episode by our panel…a group that knows a little about wine, and A LOT about having a good time!

In episode 8 of Northwest Wine Night, host Brian Calvert is joined once again by his good friends Denise Whitaker and Michelle Esteban from KOMO 4 News, local producer and podcast host Jeremy Grater, and Seattle food writer Julien Perry. The panel blindly tastes a couple of Cabernet Sauvignons and a couple of White Blends.

This episode was filmed at Ray’s Boathouse in Seattle. Thanks so much to the staff there for making this an awesome experience.

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This Episode’s Wine:

Red #1: Reserve Cab Sauvignon – 2007 Silver Lake Winery, Woodinville WA
Red #2: Col Valley Cab Sauv – 2009 Sharecropper’s Wine, Sunnyside WA
White #1: Col Valley Melange – 2009 Waterbrook Winery, Walla Walla WA
White #2: Liliko’I White – 2009 Island Mana Wines, Portland OR

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