Jameson Fink
Years of experience in the wine business and two liberal arts degrees have led me to write about (and dream about) food, wine, and travel. I call Seattle home, but Chicago is close to my heart. I'd rather be drinking Champagne and eating popcorn right now.
I am the Wine Editor at Foodista and was nominated for a 2013 Saveur Best Food Blog Award in the Wine/Beer Category.
Posts by Jameson Fink
April 5, 2012
What makes grilled octopus with peperonata (a rustic mix of vegetables cooked in olive oil) even better? Surely the answer is the presence of a lively Italian white wine at the table. Try the 2010...
April 4, 2012
With a clever modification, Healdsburg, California winery Medlock Ames boasts a picnic table that all wine lovers will envy in this photo from Dwell. With the vineyards steps away, well-chilled...
April 3, 2012
You may equate a rosé from Provence with summertime, outdoors, and the ocean (and you wouldn't be wrong to do so) but a dry rosé from Southern France is an extremely versatile food wine as well....
April 2, 2012
Think Seattle is a bit drab and gray? Taste Washington 2012 provided some refreshing rosés that evoke the city's brightest days. It was extremely encouraging to attend a wine event that saw a bit...
April 1, 2012
Freshly shucked oysters have an affinity for many wines from all over the world, but here are 5 French wines that will be perfect with these bivalves. So grab an oyster knife, some ice, and fresh...
March 20, 2012
There is a lot of fascinating Oregon wine beyond Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, and the Cowhorn Syrah is a Southern Oregon wine that stands as a perfect example. If you are wondering about the name of...
March 14, 2012
Elegance and charm are not the qualities that most people acquire while in their 20s, but at least you can find it in a bottle of Amity Vineyards Oregon Pinot Noir. I had the pleasure of tasting the...
March 12, 2012
There is so much to learn about concerning the diversity of Greek wine. Speaking with Yiannis Paraskevopoulos of Gaia Wines offered a great chance to learn more about how the combination of modern...
March 7, 2012
Quinoa has now moved from the pantry to the cocktail lounge. FAIR has created a quinoa vodka that is not only made from this healthy staple of the Andean diet, but is also organic and Fair Trade...
March 2, 2012
Does preparing a variety of fish recipes mean you have narrow down your wine choices? Absolutely not! Here are 5 wines that rock for fish recipes, and only 3 of them are white wines! Click through to...
February 28, 2012
There were great wines from all over the world at Sunday's Seattle Wine and Food Experience, but here are five highlights from Washington and Oregon. And although delicious Oregon Pinot Noirs...
February 27, 2012
There were certainly more than five delicious dishes to sample at yesterday's Seattle Wine and Food Experience, so what follows is just the tip of the iceberg. From crackers to buns, rhubarb to...
February 18, 2012
Students of the grape can enjoy the periodic table wine labels put together by Wines of Substance in Washington State. The name of each grape variety they turn into a wine is shortened in order to...
February 9, 2012
Though Riesling is the most familiar wine of the country, it's time to start paying attention to German red wine, like Dornfelder. It is a wine reminiscent of a refreshing Beaujolais: very light...
February 6, 2012
There are few pairings more compelling than goat cheese and Sancerre , and few wine regions more swoon-worthy than France's Loire Valley. I almost died with excitement when I was invited by the...
January 28, 2012
It is a lot of work to create artisanal hard cider, and no one know that better than Keith Kisler, one of the owners of Finnriver Farm and Cidery on Washington State's Olympic Peninsula. Living...
January 25, 2012
If you are looking for the most unusual Washington wine blend, it contains not only cranberries, but also Lemberger rosé and barrel-fermented Chardonnay. The unfortunately named Lemberger, perilously...
January 23, 2012
This interview with an organic family farmer took place at Finnriver Farm and Cidery on Washington State's Olympic Peninsula. Crystie Kisler and her partner Keith are the owners of the farm....
January 19, 2012
Here are some photos illustrating winter on a Washington State organic farm. Significant amounts of snow have fallen, and it has made for a dramatic landscape to compare and contrast with the days...
January 16, 2012
My month on an organic farm rolled along with answering the call to help out with cider deliveries. And nothing like a rewarding barrel-aged cider when the work is done. It turned out to be a...
January 13, 2012
My month on Washington State's Olympic Peninsula continues. After collecting my eggs it was time for lunch. I had potatoes, Brussels sprouts, garlic, onions, and kale; all from Finnriver farm....
January 11, 2012
As my month on an organic farm began, my first duties were to tend to the chickens. I pulled on my (newly purchased) boots and visited all the chickens on Finnriver Farm, feeding them and collecting...
January 9, 2012
With the rise of farm-to-table restaurants and growing concern over where food comes from and how it's grown, what better way to understand this trend than to spend a month on an organic farm?...
December 30, 2011
When it comes to crisp refreshment as the clock approaches midnight, try a selection of Blanc de Blancs Champagnes. Made only from Chardonnay, they have a light and elegant quality that is very...
December 29, 2011
While Champagne will be on the minds of many, there is an abundance of high quality, bargain sparkling wine suitable for your New Year's Eve festivities. Here are five ideas to get the ball...
