Chuck Hill

Wine writer specializing in West Coast USA wines for more than 20 years. Currently providing weekly wine reviews - wine with food tastings only.

[Chuck Hill @seattlewineguy]

#grammies. Abrupt transition from hip hop to country!

[Chuck Hill @seattlewineguy]

My Merlot and Sausage Challenge is underway! Mark Ryan Little Sister Merlot topped the locals with Cakebread Napa Merlot for the CA wines.

[Chuck Hill @seattlewineguy]

Photos from Jon Rowleys 50th birthday party in 1993.

[Chuck Hill @seattlewineguy]

Two Italian Pinot Grigios really lit up my tasting panel last week. Look for Attems 2015 from Venezia and Peter Zemmer 2015 from Sudtirol.

[Chuck Hill @seattlewineguy]

Some top Italian varietals this week: Woodward Canyon Barbera, Ponzi Dolcetto and King Estate Pinot Gris. Enjoy a sip with your pasta!

[Chuck Hill @seattlewineguy]

Upchurch Vineyard 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon was the favorite with my tasters on https://t.co/VLtK50KfJw Warm and fruity and complex!

[Chuck Hill @seattlewineguy]

Cabernets are here for the holiday season. Compass Wines has a good selection of Quilceda Creek, this week's favorite. Bring $$$.

[Chuck Hill @seattlewineguy]

Don't forget Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc for Turkey Day. Elk Cove Vineyards is a favorite of my tasters. https://t.co/RxXcIsqFp4

[Chuck Hill @seattlewineguy]

I just recommended Firesteed Pinot Noir to a friend for Thanksgiving dinner. You should try it too! Widely available at a good price.

[Chuck Hill @seattlewineguy]

Bubbly with the bird? Try Evolution by Sokol Blosser Sparkling Brut - toast with it then serve it with dinner! https://t.co/RxXcIsqFp4

[Chuck Hill @seattlewineguy]

White wine shoul be a part of Thanksgiving dinner. Montinore Estate Gewurztraminer adds a bit of spice and balance - https://t.co/RxXcIsqFp4

[Chuck Hill @seattlewineguy]

@Q13FOX Where is the 49ers Game like it says in the listings?????? Did your storm coverage block it off the air? Shame Shame.

[Chuck Hill @seattlewineguy]

Check out Bordeaux Buddies on my WinesNW column - this week Malbec, next week Carmenere.

[Chuck Hill @seattlewineguy]

White wines for seafood have been featured in my column during the past month, check out https://t.co/vIO0niQE5h.

[Chuck Hill @seattlewineguy]

The best Pinot Noir with Copper River salmon? This week's picks include Reustle Vineyards and a dozen others. See https://t.co/vIO0niQE5h

[Chuck Hill @seattlewineguy]

@BrewBroBryan I got some styro shippers for you. email me at [email protected]

[Chuck Hill @seattlewineguy]

Pork tenderloin and turkey breast roast for Thanksgiving. Pulling corks on Pinot Noir, Gruner Veltliner and Bubbly Segura Viudas Cava.

[Chuck Hill @seattlewineguy]

Cabernets for Thanksgiving at all price levels are featured in my new column at https://t.co/vIO0niQE5h. Grand Ciel, Pepper Bridge and more!

[Chuck Hill @seattlewineguy]

Not many wineries craft Pinot Noir AND Bordeaux style blends. Seven of Hearts in Oregon does! See Luminous Hills Pinot Noir in my new column

[Chuck Hill @seattlewineguy]

Pick a Pinot or a flavorful white wine for Thanksgiving. Next Monday a new column showcases Cabernet Sauvignons. https://t.co/vIO0niQE5h