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Boom times for Dusted Valley
In this month’s Five Wines Under $15, we take a look at Dusted Valley Vintners’ Boomtown wines.“A throwback to the energetic Roaring 20s, Boomtown embodies the essence of celebration and our booming...
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Tonight! February Virtual Tasting - Dusted Valley Boomtown Chardonnay 2010
The February Virtual Tasting wine is tonight! The wine is the Dusted Valley Vintners 2010 Boomtown Chardonnay. This wine retails for $15 and is reasonably widely available. The tasting will take place...
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Below is a summary of posts for February 2013.SUMMARY OF POSTS FOR JANUARY 2013WASHINGTON PRODUCES RECORD GRAPE CROP IN 2012WASHINGTON WINE ROUND-UP JANUARY 22ND TO 31ST 2013FRESH SHEET FEBRUARY 5TH...
View ArticleWashington Wine Round-up February 22nd to 28th 2013
A round-up of stories on Washington wine from February 22nd to 28th. Read previous round-ups here.From around the country…D Magazine writes about wines to impress with a shout out to a few Washington...
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Pic of the Vine - March 2013
Our March Pic of the Vine comes under the heading of 'Be careful what you wish for.' Contributing photographer Richard Duval captured this sign of precipitation to come at Red Mountain a few days ago...
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Wine Country Porn from Napa Valley
Today, a few shots from a trip to Napa Valley last month. Click on the pictures for larger images. Enjoy!
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An introduction to Viticulture and Enology at Washington State University
The following post was written by contributor Erika Szymanski. Read more about Szymanski here.Trying to give a brief introduction to the viticulture and enology programs at Washington State University...
View ArticleWashington Wine Roundup March 1st to 7th 2013
A round-up of stories on Washington wine from March 1st to 7th 2013. Read previous round-ups here.From around the country…Wine Spectator writes about the proposed The Rocks of Milton-Freewater AVA...
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The 2011 Whites and 2010 Reds of Januik Winery & Novelty Hill
Tasting through the lineup of Januik Winery and Novelty Hill 2011 whites and 2010 reds, it’s impossible not to be captivated both by their breadth and by their quality. Winemaker Mike Januik produced...
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Star somm Rajat Parr talks Millennials, making wine less intimidating, and...
As Wine Director for Mina Wine Group, sommelier Rajat Parr oversees the wine programs for some of the country's most popular and influential restaurants, including Seattle's own RN74. His resumé also...
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Seven Steps For Wine Touring When You Have Children
The following article was written by Ryan Messer. Read other articles from Messer here. Some wine-loving parents think they have to give up wine touring when they have children or at least have to...
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Taste Washington 2013 Tips and Tricks
Taste Washington is coming up this weekend! Here are some ways to make the most of this year's event, which is truly the ultimate celebration of Washington wine.1. Check out the seminarsThere are a...
View ArticleWashington Wine Round-up March 8th to 14th 2013
A round-up of stories on Washington wine from March 8th to 14th 2013. Read previous round-ups here.From around the country…Wine Enthusiast writes about Cakebread launching Mullan Road, a Walla Walla...
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March Virtual Tasting - 2012 Milbrandt Vineyards Pinot Gris
The March Virtual Tasting wine is the Milbrandt Vineyards 2012 Traditions Pinot Gris. This wine retails for $13 and is reasonably widely available (I've seen it at QFC in Seattle). The tasting will...
View ArticleWashington Wine Round-up March 15th to 21st 2013
A round-up of stories on Washington wine from March 15th to 21st. Read previous round-ups here.From around the country…Wine Spectator gives 10 hot values from Washington.From the blogosphere…Wine &...
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Five Wines to Ring in Spring
In this month’s Five Wines Under $15, we bring you wines to get this spring kick started.Idilico is winemaker Javier Alfonso’s (Pomum Cellars) project dedicated to Spanish varieties. The winery’s 2011...
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Fresh Sheet March 27th 2013
Today’s Fresh Sheet – new and recent releases – includes wines from Idilico, Bunnell Family Cellar, Glencorrie, Cloudlift Cellars, and Anelare.IdilicoIdilico is winemaker Javier Alfonso’s (Pomum...
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Tonight! March Virtual Tasting '12 Milbrandt Vineyards Pinot Gris
The March Virtual Tasting wine is tonight! The wine is the Milbrandt Vineyards 2012 Traditions Pinot Gris. This wine retails for $13 and is reasonably widely available (I've seen it at QFC in Seattle)....
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Seattle Kitchen Interview
I had the pleasure last week of talking with Tom Douglas, Thierry Rautureau, and Katie O on Seattle Kitchen on KIRO Radio last weekend. We discuss Washington as an emerging wine region among other...
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Below is a summary of posts for March 2013.Summary of Posts for February 2013Washington Wine Round-up February 22nd to 28th 2013Pic of the Vine March 2013Wine Country Porn from Napa ValleyAn...
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