A round-up of stories on Northwest wine from May 8th to 14th.  Read previous round-ups here.

From around the country…

The St. Louis Dispatch writes that dry riesling and gewürztraminer are more food-friendly.

The Minneapolis Star Tribune writes about Washington whites.

Wine Enthusiast writes about Washington winemakers who are also mountain climbers.

The Winston-Salem Journal writes about Columbia Crest H3 Sauvignon Blanc.

The Washington Post writes that back to back vintages show subtle differences in Oregon.

Winona Daily News writes about the Snoqualmie Whistle Stop Red.

The Orange Coast writes about Willamette Valley wines.

Sunset writes about an Oregon wine country trip.

From around the blogosphere…

Great Northwest Wine writes that the Auction of Washington Wines honors Olsens, Hedges. They also write that Washington wine grape growers sail through frost season, and Adelsheim purchasing vineyards in the Chehalem Mountains.

Wild 4 Washington Wine writes about destination Woodinville Wine Country.

The Zinfandel Chronicles reviews the 2001 Leonetti Cabernet Sauvignon.

Northwest Wine Anthem writes about Northwest rosé.

Lucho Vino compares Barbera from the Oltrepo Pavese DOC vs. Washington State.

WineEyak writes about the balance of Yakima Valley wines.

AgInfo.net writes about Cuneo Cellars.

Vindulge interviews Kim Kramer of Kramer Vineyards.

From the locals…

The Seattle Post-Intelligencer writes that Powers Winery is one of the most improved wineries.

Oregon Live writes about Adelsheim purchasing additional vineyard acreage. They also write about a fire at Scott Paul.

The Capital Press writes that Oregon grape growers say drift taking toll on vineyards. They also write that Washington’s snowpack looks good.

The Seattle Times writes that mentor-winemaker André Tchelistcheff helped make Washington a major player.  

The Everett Herald writes about Washington’s Mourvèdre.

The Mercer Island Herald writes about blending.

Portland Monthly Magazine writes about the science of Oregon wine.

The Bellingham Herald writes about value white wines for sunny days.

The Douglas County News Review writes about the cost of establishing small wineries in Washington.

Fox 12 writes about a fire at Scott Paul Winery.

The Register-Guard writes about Oregon Chardonnay.

KGW writes about a fire at Scott Paul Winery.

KOBI-TV writes about Oregon winegrowers taking action against herbicide drift.

KMTR writes about a grant to the Southern Oregon wine industry.

That’s all folks!