Wines of the Month - June 2016
The following are some of the standout wines from my tastings last month.B. Leighton Gratitude Red Wine Yakima Valley 2013 $45Mourvèdre (70%) takes the lead on this GSM blend which puts a premium on...
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June Pic of the Vine
The Washington wine industry continues to surge: new wineries are opening almost daily (at last count, the number is over 900) and vineyard planting is on the rise as well. You can easily see newly...
View ArticleNorthwest Wine Round-up July 1st to 7th 2016
A round-up of stories on Northwest wine from July 1st to 7th. Read previous round-ups here.From around the country…Sports Illustrated writes about Doubleback.Brides writes about a Washington wine...
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A look at recent vintages in Washington
The following is an excerpt from the September 2016 Wine Enthusiast Buying Guide.Washington State is generally known for the consistent quality and style of its wines, largely thanks to warm summers...
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Wine Enthusiast Reviews for September 2016
Below are my Wine Enthusiast reviews for September 2016. Wines are listed alphabetically by winery. Read additional information on how I review wines here. All of these reviews are freely available...
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The following are some of the standout wines from recent tastings.Adams Bench Cabernet Sauvignon Stillwater Creek Vineyard Columbia Valley 2013 $70Adams Bench has made a name for itself on the strength...
View ArticleNorthwest Wine Round-up August 1st to 7th 2016
A round-up of stories on Northwest wine from August 1st to 7th. Read previous round-ups here.From around the country…Greenville News writes about Columbia Winery.From the blogosphere…Great Northwest...
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August Pic of the Vine
Resident photographer Richard Duval captured veraison at Hightower Vineyard on Red Mountain earlier this month. “If bud break is the starting gun of the race to harvest, then surely veraison – the...
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Harvest begins in Washington
Harvest has begun in Washington, with Chelan's Karma Vineyards bringing in five tons of Wente clone Chardonnay from French Creek Vineyard in the Yakima Valley. The fruit, which came in on August 15th,...
View ArticleNorthwest Wine Round-up August 8th to 31st 2016
A round-up of stories on Northwest wine from August 8th to 31st. Read previous round-ups here.From around the world…The Yorkshire Post writes about scaling the Pacific heights for a decent bottle of...
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Old School! Recent print publications
The October issue of Wine Enthusiast magazine has an interview I conducted with Michael Savage of Savage Grace Wines titled, "Mindful Winemaking in Washington State." You can read the article on-line...
View ArticleNorthwest Wine Round-up September 1st to 7th 2016
A round-up of stories on Northwest wine from September 1st to 7th, 2016. Read previous round-ups here.From around the country…Wine Enthusiast interviews Michael Savage of Savage Grace (interview by...
View ArticleWines of the Month - August 2016
The following are some of the standout wines from recent tastings.Airfield Estates Red Wine Yakima Valley 2014 $18This month’s wines include some terrific values, including this Cabernet Sauvignon and...
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On newsstands now - Seattle Metropolitan's Top 100 Washington wines
The October issue of Seattle Metropolitan magazine contains this year's Top 100 Washington wines by yours truly. The issue is on newsstands now.Enjoy!
View ArticleNorthwest Wine Round-up September 8th to 14th 2016
A round-up of stories on Northwest wine from September 8th to 14th. Read previous round-ups here.From around the world…The Drinks Business gives some pictures from harvest in Oregon.From around the...
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Now on-line - Seattle Metropolitan's Top 100 Washington wines
Seattle Metropolitan's Top 100 Washington wines, authored by yours truly, is now available on-line. You can read the introduction here. The list is broken down into various sub-lists as shown below....
View ArticleNorthwest Wine Round-up September 15th to 21st 2016
A round-up of stories on Northwest wine from September 15th to 21st. Read previous round-ups here.From around the country…The New York Times writes about Oregon Pinot Noir.At Business Insider, Deb...
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A look at the first six weeks of Washington's harvest
We've passed the six week mark on harvest, which began on August 13th with a pick of Sauvignon Blanc at Artz Vineyard in Red Mountain by Woodinville's Auclair Winery. Below is a look at harvest based...
View ArticleNorthwest Wine Round-up September 22nd 30th 2016
A round-up of stories on Northwest wine from September 22nd to 30th. Read previous round-ups here.From around the world…Torontoist writes about what Ontario wineries can learn from Oregon.The Yorkshire...
View ArticleNorthwest Wine Round-up October 1st to 7th 2016
A round-up of stories on Northwest wine from October 1st to 7th. Read previous round-ups here.From around the country…Wine Enthusiast magazine writes about the changing face of Washington Syrah...
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