A Series of Stories
Inspired By and About Wine
Columns
“Wine,
Women (And Men) and Song”
Wine and Music Pairing....
“Life Goes on, But For a Brief
Moment, Let’s Salute The Fallen”
Two years later....
“Men
are From Mars and
Women Wine Writers Are From Pluto”
Christina paints her tongue blue and comments on the gender
status of wine writers.
"Homemade
Wine depends on the Winemaker"
Chris makes some stinkum wine and meets the Boeing Wine Club, who make
some distinctly non-stinky wine.
"The
Best of the 2002 Northwest Wine Industry"
Who's hot and why, from our intrepid wine writer.
"Given
Merlot's Popularity, Oregon Wins With Taste, Affordability"
Chris's annual Merlot tasting goes well for Oregon.
"Everything is coming up Riesling"
The famous column where Chris mistakes CSM's "Eroica" riesling
for "Erotica" riesling and what ensues.
"Spirit of Affable
WinemakerLeaves Precious Memories"
An affectionate look back at great times with Romeo Conca
at his Lost Mountain Winery.
“
Love and Italian Red”
Well at least the wine was good.....
Feasting, Christina-Style
In which Chris, her family, and her friends drink lots
of wine and eat lots of food.
" A Wine Collection With a Story in Every Bottle"
A bunch of bottles can be a set of lovely memories...
"Of Vets and Wine"
Chris was matchmaking again-
and isn't it interesting how the best veterinarians are also wine lovers?
The
Passion of Wine - A Love Story
This couple had their new marriage tested in a wine cellar way...
Wine
for the Leap Year, and a Proposal
Chris really likes to match make- especially where wine is involved.
" Good wine, good company and a pushy waiter"
Pushy waiters cannot keep Chris from having a good time with a good NW
wine.
About Christina Kelly
For more than 20 years, Christina Kelly worked
as a newspaper reporter on the West Coast, covering education, public
safety, government, business, environmental issues, entertainment and
minority affairs.
During the same time, the Washington native began her lifelong interest in
wine. After two decades in the news reporting business, Christina decided it
was time to concentrate on her passion – the wine industry. She is our
indispensable staff writer and columnist.
This intelligent, charming powerhouse graces the Northwest wine industry with her insights, tastings and conversations with those in an industry that has exploded in the past few years. Her column may tell us a funny story that relates to wine, introduce us to a dedicated winemaker with a vision, or provide us with consumer information to make good choices in a field crowded with great wines. Christina's column is one you'll want to read.