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Pic of the Vine - May 2013
Pic of the Vine is a monthly image from photographer Richard Duval. See previous images here. While there's not an official start to Washington's wine touring season, we do know how to recognize the...
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Fresh Sheet May 9th 2013
Today’s Fresh Sheet – new and recent releases – includes wines from Mark Ryan Winery, Sleight of Hand Cellars, Convergence Zone Cellars, Kevin White Winery, Mosquito Fleet Winery, Wind Rose Cellars,...
View ArticleWashington Wine Round-up May 1st to May 7th 2013
A round-up of stories on Washington wine from May 1 to May 7. Read previous round-ups here.From around the country...The Anchorage Daily News writes about the 2010 Hedges CMS.The Pensacola News Journal...
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May Virtual Tasting - L'Ecole No 41 Chenin Blanc
The May Virtual Tasting wine is the L'Ecole No 41 2012 Chenin Blanc. This wine retails for $14 and is fairly widely available. The tasting will take place on Thursday May 30th from 7-8pm Pacific.What...
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What is Washington’s signature grape? You decide!
Tasting through a large set of Washington wines, I am always struck by the diversity of grapes produced here. Here’s a list of varieties that I’ve come across from the Evergreen State this...
View ArticleWashington Wine Round-up May 8th to 14th 2013
A round-up of stories on Washington wine from May 8th to May 14th. Read previous round-ups here.From around the country...San Jose Mercury News writes about O Wines.From around the blogosphere...Great...
View ArticleWhat is Washington's Signature Grape? Poll Take 2
Folks, I had to close down last week's poll on Washington's signature grape as the Blogger poll widget loses votes faster than Florida! I have subsequently relocated the poll to my Washington Wine...
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Finalist for 2013 'Best Single Subject Wine Blog'
I am pleased and humbled to announce that Washington Wine Report is again a finalist for 'Best Single Subject Wine Blog' from this year's Wine Blog Awards. Finalists are chosen by a panel of judges...
View ArticleWashington Wine Round-up May 15th to May 21st 2013
A round-up of stories on Washington wine from May 15th to May 21st.Read previous round-ups here.From around the country...Wine Spectator writes that a wine Investment group makes big moves in the...
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Tonight! May Virtual Tasting - L'Ecole No 41 Chenin Blanc
The May Virtual Tasting is tonight! The wine is the L'Ecole No 41 2012 Chenin Blanc. This wine retails for $14 and is fairly widely available. The tasting will take place from 7-8pm Pacific.What you...
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Five Wines Under $15 - May 2013
In tough times, we continue the search for good, inexpensive wines.L’Ecole No 41 has throughout its long history (the winery recently celebrated its 30th anniversary) carried the banner for Washington...
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Bloom in eastern Washington
Bloom is occurring in eastern Washington. This picture was taken at Nostra Terra Vineyard in the Walla Walla Valley and is provided courtesy of Dumas Station.
View ArticleWashington Wine Round-up May 22nd to May 31st 2013
A round-up of stories on Washington wine from May 22nd to May 31st. Read previous round-ups here.From around the country...Wines and Vines writes about a partnership for the Wine Science Center.The...
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Lessons Learned from Sampling 600+ Washington Wines
Last month I had the opportunity to taste more than six hundred Washington wines over the course of several weeks, providing an interesting snapshot of the state of the industry. Here are some lessons...
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Are Washington wines ageworthy? Let Lawrelin Wine Cellars be your guide
Of the world’s many wine drinkers, few age their wine for any significant period of time. Doing so means you not only need more than one bottle of wine on hand – a rarity for many consumers - it also...
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Old school! Recent print publications
The Summer issue of Washington Tasting Room Magazine contains an article I wrote titled, "Terroir: The Rocks of Walla Walla." Additionally, the May/June issue of Vineyard and Winery Management has an...
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2013 Best Single Subject Wine Blog
I am honored and humbled to announce that Washington Wine Report won the Wine Blog Award for ‘Best Single Subject Wine Blog’ 2013. There was a great group of finalists this year, all of who were...
View ArticleWashington Wine Round-Up June 1st to 7th 2013
A round-up of stories on Washington wine from June 1st to June 7th. Read previous round-ups here. From around the country...Wines and Vines writes about the Woodinville Wine Village emerging.The...
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June Pic of the Vine
This month’s Pic of the Vine was captured by resident photographer Richard Duval in Walla Walla right next door to the Northstar winery.“One of my favorite wine scenes is the presence of spring...
View ArticleWashington Wine Round-up June 8th to 14th 2013
A round-up of stories on Washington wine from June 8th to June 14th. Read previous round-ups here. From around the country...Wines and Vines writes about topography and temperature in the Columbia...
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