A round-up of stories on Northwest wine from July 22nd 2031st 2015. Read previous round-ups here.

From around the world…

The Guardian writes about the top 10 bike friendly wine routes, with a callout to the Willamette Valley.

From around the country…

Wine Spectator writes about Charles Smith’s new Seattle winery facility. They also write about Courtney Lease of Wild Ginger.

Greenville News writes about Pinot Camp.

T Magazine writes about what to do in Seattle through the eyes of Charles Smith.

The Napa Valley Register writes about Jackson Family’s West Burgundy Wine Group.

The San Luis Obispo Tribune writes about Willamette Valley’s growing prominence.

From the blogosphere…

Seattle Eater writes about Charles Smith’s Jet City facility.

Great Northwest Wine writes about Forgeron’s Anvil wines. They also write about Pike & WesternGordon EstateCharles Smith’s Georgetown facilitywinemakers prepping for an early harvestHedges, and Ken Wright restoring his relationship with Panther Creek.

NW Wine Anthem writes about wine for the end of the world.

Aginfo.net writes about legends of wine.

Table Talk Northwest writes about Charles Smith’s new Seattle facility.

Seattle Refined writes about Charles Smith’s new Seattle facility.

Write for Wine writes about Chihuly and Ste Michelle.

Woodinville Wine Update writes about upcoming events. Shona also writes about the Winemaker Gala at the Auction of Washington Wines, the Winemaker Dinner Series and the Picnic and Barrel Auction.

Wagon Wine gives a news update and some bottle notes.

Vindulge recommends the Hedges Syrah with smoked pork ribs with Asian spice rub.

From the locals…

Seattle Metropolitan (article by yours truly) recommends the EFESTE 2014 Oldfield Vineyard Rosé.

The Stranger writes about Charles Smith’s new Seattle-area facility.

Seattle Weekly writes about Charles Smith’s new facility.

The Seattle Times writes about the Puget Sound appellation. They also write about 14 Hands.

WSU News writes about grapevine fungus.

The Statesman Journal writes about Willamette Valley Vineyards suing Five Cent Farm. They also write that farmers are seeing impacts from the hot, dry season.

The Spokesman Review writes about Merlot.

Oregon Live.com writes about urban winemakers heading to the hills. They also write about herbicide drift affecting Oregon growers.

KOMO News writes about the new Wine Science Center.

The Newberg Graphic writes about history as told by a wine insider.

The Portland Business Journal writes about the SE Wine Collective.

Capital Press writes that identifying grapevine fungus might help fight disease.

The Bellingham Herald writes about Thurston Wolfe.

The Squamish Chief writes about wine with a song.




That’s all folks!