Working my way backwards…

A summary of articles from February 15^th to 28^th on Washington wine. February 8^th through 14^th to follow.

From around the country…

Wine Spectator writes about recent efforts to ease restrictions on wine sales.

The San Francisco Chronicle writes about college winemaking efforts including Walla Walla Community College.

The Vancouver Voice writes about southwest Washington wineries.

The Stamford Times writes about Washington wine with callouts to Amavi, Andrew Will, Columbia Crest, and Ch. Ste. Michelle.

From the blogosphere…

Paul at Swordfern Wines takes a look at McCrea’s 2006 Syrah, JLC’s Spofford Station Syrah 2004, Betz’ 1999 Clos de Betz, and L’Ecole’s 2005 Columbia Valley Syrah. Swordfern also writes about the logic of the winery mailing list and the dilemma it can pose to the wine buyer.

Write for Wine writes about the upcoming Woodinville Passport. They also write about an Alexandria Nicole release event.

Boise Food Guild writes about Walla Walla’s Saffron.

Through the Walla Walla Grapevine writes about Thirsty Pagans.

Wine Press NW writes about the Grand Harvest Awards.

Full Pour checks out Bunchgrass’ 2003 Founder’s Blend.

Seattle Wine Blog writes about the Taste of Washington in Phoenix.

Wine Peeps tries some Washington red blends and also writes about the Snipes Mountain AVA.

Beyond the Bottle takes a look at Mannina Cellars 2006 Sangiovese.

Travel with Terry writes about Cave B.

Wine Muse writes about Betz and Darby’s Dark Side.

The 89 Project writes about Washington Riesling.

Wild 4 Washington Wine writes about the 2006 Boomtown Syrah.

Doug and Josh at Wino do a taste off.

From the locals…

Spokane’s Spokesman writes about Precept Brands.

Paul Gregutt writes about Petit Syrah.

The Bellingham Herald writes about the recent increase in malbec bottling in Washington.