Sean P. Sullivan Northwest Wine Report2024-03-21T11:46:18-07:00

  • Why does ‘Reserve’ always mean more oak?

    While there is no agreed upon definition of what constitutes a reserve-labeled wine, there is almost always a common thread. The wine sees a high(er) percentage of new oak. For example, a winery’s standard Cabernet Sauvignon might see, say, 75% new French oak. A ‘Reserve,’ Read more...

    Published On: October 7th, 2024

  • Collaboration Series wines start from the ground up

    The wine world is ever-brimming with wines sold for various causes. Most, however, start with what’s in barrel and then auction that off. The Washington Wine Industry Foundation’s (WWIF) Collaboration Series does the opposite. It starts from the ground up. “We knew that we didn't Read more...

    Published On: October 4th, 2024

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