Sean P. Sullivan's Northwest Wine Report

A round-up of stories on Washington wine from September 1st to 7th 2012. Read previous round-ups here.

From around the country…

Wines & Vines writes about property selling on Red Mountain.

D Magazine writes about Woodinville wines.

American Vineyard Magazine writes about the International Wine Guild offering courses in Walla Walla.


From the blogosphere…

Downtoearth writes about Abeja’s focus on being sustainable and salmon safe.

Every Vine writes that a new Walla Walla map is coming.

Wanderlust and Lipstick writes about kid-friendly Walla Walla.

Juicy Tales by Jo Diaz writes about Paul and Karen Gregutt’s Waitsburg cottages. She also writes about Desert Wind Winery.

Paul Gregutt writes that Washington wine may have a future.

Woodinville Patch writes about Columbia celebrating its 50^th anniversary. They also write about harvest beginning in Woodinville.

Washington Vine writes about the H3 Pinot Gris.

Northwest Wine Anthem writes about the Farm Girl White Wine.

WineEYak writes about Taptiel.

Woodinville Wine Update writes about the start of grape harvest.

Wild 4 Washington Wine writes about the Bookwalter Subplot No. 26 Red Wine. William also writes about Alexandria Nicole’s Estate Malbec.

Voracious talks with Gordy Venneri of Walla Walla Vintners.

Lucha Vino compares a Washington albarino to one from Rias Baixas.

Nectar Tasting Room & Wine Blog writes about September events in Spokane.

WA Wine PR writes about Chateau Ste Michelle’s new advertising campaign. Bob also asks whether winemakers will make good use of Instagram and writes about Ste Michelle’s PR team.

Wine Peeps writes about the 2011 Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling. They also give a recap #WBC live blogging on reds.

Sips and The City writes about Bevmo!’s move to Washington.

AOC Fine Wines writes about Washington.

Bellevue Patch writes about Bevmo! coming to Bellevue.

Sauced writes about the next wave of liquor mega stores.


From the locals…

The Seattle Times writes about a tug of war in Woodinville (good read). They also write about Precept’s chocolate wine.

Oregon Live writes about cruising the San Juan Islands, one winery at a time.

Wenatchee World applauds the state’s growing industry.

Writing for the Seattle Times, Paul Gregutt writes about how to hunt down recommended wines.

The Bellingham Herald writes about eastern Washington agriculture. They also write about rose.

KING 5 says that the dry spell in Washington is a boon for wine grapes.

The News Tribune says that the growing season in Washington is almost perfect.

KVEW writes about wineries beginning harvest.

The Yakima Herald says when it comes to wine drinking, just enjoy it.

The Tri-City Herald give a photo from the beginning of harvest.

The Herald writes about two of Chateau Ste. Michelle’s vineyards.

The Columbia Basin Herald writes about Riesling.

Tukwila Reporter writes about Total Wine opening.


That's all folks!