Sean P. Sullivan's Northwest Wine Report

A round-up of stories on Northwest wine from February 1^st to 14^th. Read previous round-ups here.

From around the country…

Wine Enthusiast writes about Washington wine (article by yours truly). They also write about Gamay two ways.

Wines and Vines writes that water management is key to growth in Washington. They also write that grape growers look ahead.

Wine Spectator writes about Syrah from a Pinot guy.

The San Jose Mercury News writes about football wines, with callouts to Doubleback and Passing Time.

The Marco Island Sun Times (Florida) writes about the L’Ecole Chardonnay.

Wine Business.com writes about Washington’s decreased production in 2015.

Napa Valley register writes about Charles Smith teaming up for a wine friendly pop up.

Shanken Daily News writes about Charles Smith’s new Italian variety brand.


From the blogosphere…

Great Northwest Wine writes that Paul Champoux champions Marquette in retirement. They also write about The Wine Project, Double Canyon making a national push, heat taking a toll on the 2015 harvest, wineries asking the legislature for more tasting rooms, 14 Hands releasing an ultra premium blend, Chas Nagel going into the Hall of Fame, and Celebrate Walla Walla.  

Washington Wine Blog interviews Mike Januik. They also interview Daniel Ferreli of EFESTE and write about Lauren Ashton.

Northwest Wine Anthem writes about Jasper Sisco.

Write for Wine writes about Vivino’s Wine Style Awards.

Zinfandel Chronicles writes about the 2011 EFESTE Jolie Bouche. They also write about the 2011 Leonetti Cabernet Sauvignon,

Lucha Vino (welcome back) writes about Washington and Australian Syrah.

Table Talk Northwest writes about the Auction of Washington Wines. They also write about QFC and escaping to Yakima Valley.


From the locals…

Seattle Metropolitan writes about Two Vintners and Canoe Ridge (articles by yours truly).   

The Seattle Times writes about Gilles Nicault of Long Shadows and Marie Eve Gilla of Forgeron Cellars.

The Yakima Herald writes about Washington Sauvignon Blanc. They also write about a system that could change the way white wine grapes are harvested and Columbia Crest.

Oregon Wine Press writes about updating downtown Dayton. They also write about Airlie Winery, Angela Estate, and romancing the North Coast.

Oregon Live writes about Oregon on the front pages of Wine Spectator.

KVEW TV writes that Walla Walla’s food industry is on the rise.

Daily Sun News writes about a wine tour coming to Sunnyside.

Woodinville Weekly writes about Brian Carter.

The Tri-City Herald writes about WAWGG.

KEPR TV says a rise in tourism is good for Walla Walla residents.

Good Fruit Grower writes about WAWGG honoring industry members.

The Columbian writes about wineries forming a group to raise their profile.

Capital Press writes that premium grapes hold opportunity.

Bend Bulletin writes about exploring McMinnville.


That’s all folks!