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Guide To Wine Pronunciation

Troy Selfridge — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:18:35 +0000

In case you didn't know how to pronounce your wine, here is a guide to help you.

A Guide to Wine Pronunciation So You Won't Sound Like an Idiot At Spring Barrel Tasting

Brian Teegarden — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:03:08 +0000

Here in the Yakima Valley, we are learning that are really no rules to enjoying good wine. If you like it, drink it. But at Spring Barrel Tasting this weekend, there will be plenty of wine snobs out ready to look down their noses if you mispronounce “Vigonier”. Recalling a similar incident where I was [...]

Girl Scout Cookies Paired With Beer

Todd Lyons — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:40:03 +0000

While many in the Yakima Valley will partake in the annual ‘Red Wine and Chocolate‘ event this weekend, if you’re anything like me, a good brew and a bag of cookies is a bit more affordable. Undoubtedly you have been hit up recently to purchase Girl Scout cookies as part of their annual fundraising drive. [...]

How To Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew [VIDEO]

John Riggs — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:48:50 +0000

I, personally, don't drink wine - it's not my thing. I do have friends that do and I've been in those settings where they have a bottle of wine they want to pop open, but nobody knows where the corkscrew is. Fortunately, you don't even need a corkscrew to open a wine bottle. Here are seven ways to open a wine bottle without a corkscrew.

Should Washington Sell Booze After 2:00 A.M.? [Poll]

Todd Lyons — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:29:28 +0000

The Washington State Liquor Control Board is holding a public hearing on whether to let towns sell alcohol between the hours of 2:00 and 6:00 a.m. The hearing will be held in Kennewick at the Police Department at 741 South Dayton Street and will allow for discussion and possible amendments to the ban that has been [...]

Adam Corolla's Sledgehammer Wine is Just For Men

Dan Seitz — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:00:26 +0000

Wine is generally viewed as a beverage for guys over the age of fifty who enjoy vacations in Napa or guys too wussy to drink beer.

Adam Corolla wants to change the stigma associated with men and wine with some red wines called Sledgehammer. Sledgehammer isn’t wine you sip or swirl. TH

Fresh Hop Ale Festival – Win Your Tickets [CONTEST]

94.5 KATS — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:09:26 +0000

The Fresh Hop Ale Festival is October 1st from 5pm to 10pm at the Millennium Arts Plaza and we’ve got your free tickets to attend. For 9 years downtown Yakima has been the place to sample the best beer and wine you can find while enjoying great food and live entertainment. Fresh Hop Ale Festival [...]

Geoff Tate Interview [AUDIO]

Kelly West — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:12:59 +0000

Lead singer for Queensryche, Geoff Tate, stopped by the KATS studios to chat about his music, his wine, his tour and some other intriguing stuff. click play to listen to the interview.

Geoff Tate from Queensryche Will be in The KATS Studio Today

Kelly West — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:25:51 +0000

I am Freaking Out! Geoff Tate will be on Roadrage live in the 94.5 KATS studio promoting his new wine!!! Turn it up! Queensryche first hit the scene in 1983 with the release of their self-titled debut EP, which was followed up by the release of The Warning in 1984, then Rage for Order in 1986. All three albums hit gold [...]

Ozzy Osbourne VIP Room To Feature Randy Rhoads Cabernet Sauvignon

Kelly West — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:20:08 +0000

Ozzy Osbourne’s 2011 dates will include a special homage to his beloved friend and collaborator Randy Rhoads with nightly drawings whereby two VIP attendees will win a bottle of D’Argenzio Winery‘s 2005 Randy Rhoads Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County). The wine was produced as a special tribute to Randy by his sister, Kathy Rhoads D’Argenzio. In [...]