Dave Bender

Dave's path to wine enlightenment began in the Hospitality business. A graduate of Johnson & Wales University; the road of food led him down the path to wine and his love for the PARTY kept him there. A member of the Neo Sommes he is joined by a very active wine community, destined to pave the path of wine world approachability. Dave can be reached through email via dave@winomagazine.com.

Posts by Dave Bender:

Bottleology – Lange Estate Winery with Winemaker Jesse Lange

26 May 2010 in Blog&Bloggers&Bottleology&Home Box 3

An old soul, a go-getter, a bull-by-the-horns kind of fellow, a hot shot, a hard worker, an athlete and a winemaker who makes Oregon Pinot Noir exactly how it should be made: perfect. Jesse Lange is a... Read More »

Bottleology – Dominio IV Winery with Patrick Reuter

05 May 2010 in Blog&Bloggers&Bottleology&Home Box 3

Winemaker Patrick Reuter of Domino IV Winery The subconscious of the winemaking mind, aloud: A fist full of dirt is not to be taken lightly in this world of wine; it is the essence of all that you help... Read More »

“Sexy Syrah” at Salty’s on Alki, 4/22/10: A Judge’s Perspective

03 May 2010 in Blog&Bloggers&Bottleology

For the 10th consecutive year “Sexy Syrah” has been hosted by David LeClaire of Seattle Uncorked.  The beneficiary of this fundraiser  was FareStart, a culinary job training and placement program... Read More »

Bottleology – Sleight of Hand Cellars with Trey Busch

31 Mar 2010 in Blog&Bloggers&Bottleology&Home Box 3

Winemaker Trey Busch of Sleight of Hand Cellars One of the most complicated things to do in the wine business is to convey the intended message of a wine.  This task of describing a wine’s flavor... Read More »

Bottleology – Winemaker Jamie Brown of Waters Winery

16 Mar 2010 in Blog&Bloggers&Bottleology&Home Box 3

Winemaker Jamie Brown of Waters Winery “Forgetaboutit is like if you agree with someone, you know, like Raquel Welch is one great piece of ass, forgetaboutit. But then, if you disagree, like a Lincoln... Read More »

Bottleology – White Heron Cellars with Cameron Fries

22 Feb 2010 in Blog&Bloggers&Bottleology&Home Box 3

Winemaker Cameron Fries of White Heron Cellars Grape vines have a unique ability to thrive in fairly harsh conditions.  Vineyards are often planted in dry climates to encourage their root systems to... Read More »

Bottleology – Woodinville Wine Cellars with Sean Boyd

04 Feb 2010 in Blog&Bloggers&Bottleology&Home Box 3

Winemaker Sean Boyd of Woodinville Wine Cellars During the month of September and through most of October, the grapes of Central Washington reach the end of their maturation process. These grapes are... Read More »

Bottleology – Desert Wind Winery with Greg Fries

28 Jan 2010 in Blog&Bloggers&Bottleology

Winemaker Greg Fries of Desert Wind Winery Whether it’s a trip to your local grocer, a voyage through the back roads of the Northwest wine country, perhaps the magnetic draw into your favorite wine... Read More »

A New Perspective on the Retrospective of Northwest Wines—Your Back Stage Pass

10 Jan 2010 in Blog&Bloggers&Bottleology

The Retrospective of Northwest Wines is a competition held annually for the past twenty-three years at Ray’s Boathouse in Seattle, Washington. The scores are in, and are being tallied as we speak—the... Read More »

Bottleology – Quilceda Creek with Paul Golitzin

05 Jan 2010 in Blog&Bloggers&Bottleology

A reckoning in Washington wine has occurred and you may have missed it—but it’s not too late.  A number of variables have contributed to great wine production here in Washington, most specifically... Read More »