While there is no agreed upon definition of what constitutes a reserve-labeled wine, there is almost always a common thread. The wine sees a high(er) percentage of new oak. For example, a winery’s standard Cabernet Read more...
The wine world is ever-brimming with wines sold for various causes. Most, however, start with what’s in barrel and then auction that off. The Washington Wine Industry Foundation’s (WWIF) Collaboration Series does the opposite. It Read more...
Below is a summary of articles from September. Enjoy! Summary of Articles August 2024 Gargantua Syrah: Josh Bergström’s inner beast The rebirth of Hyatt Vineyards Capital Call Vintners to open tasting room in Walla Walla Read more...
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Viognier at Antione Creek Vineyard by Richard Duval 50+ wines reviewed below and in the database, including the latest from Avennia, Castle & Crown, Dunham, Liminal, Lydian, Obelisco, Ponzi, Sweet Cheeks, and Vibe. Read more...
Morgan Lee, Two Vintners When it comes to aging wine, most enophiles think about Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, and other highly esteemed red grape varieties. Two Vintners winemaker and partner Morgan Lee thinks more Read more...
Steve and Nikki Bruere with Alan Busacca (right) of Capital Call Vintners Winery has also purchased the Barons brand Capital Call Vintners, founded by Steve and Nikki Bruere along with Alan Busacca, is Read more...
“We know we’ve got a property that yields delicious wines,” says Hyatt winemaker and consultant Caleb Foster. “Terroir doesn't really go away. You simply need to take care of it.” Founded in 1983 by Leland Read more...
“I'm a Pinot Noir winemaker, but my inner beast has always been Syrah,” says Josh Bergström, owner, CEO, and director of winemaking at Oregon’s Gargantua and Bergström Wines. Gargantua is Bergström’s Syrah-dedicated project. The project Read more...
Below is a summary of articles from August 2024. Enjoy! Summary of Articles July 2024 Moonbase Cellars purchases Walla Walla Valley vineyard Tastry will change the way the world makes wine Auction of Washington Wines Read more...
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