August Pic of the Vine
From the French term that means "the onset of ripening," véraison is the critical point in the growing season when wine grapes change color. While véraison is a signal to vineyard managers and winemakers that Read more...
Northwest Wine Roundup August 1st to August 7th 2014
A round-up of stories on Northwest wine from August 1st to August 7th. Read previous round-ups here. From around the country… Wine Enthusiast writes that NFL stars talk Washington State wine (article by yours truly). St Louis Today writes Read more...
Old school! Recent print publications
In the September issue of Wine Enthusiast, I interview former NFL quarterbacks Damon Huard and Dan Marino about their Washington wine project - Passing Time. Read the interview on-line here. See a list of other print publications, most with Read more...
Fresh Sheet August 7th 2014
Today’s Fresh Sheet – reviews of new and recent releases – includes wines from Andrew Will, Tulpen Cellars, Long Shadows, Boomtown by Dusted Valley, Auclair Winery, L’Ecole No 41, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Crest, Domaine Pouillon, Stottle Winery, Buty, and Cadaretta. Read more…
Andrew Januik follows in father’s footsteps
It would not be an exaggeration to say that Andrew Januik has winemaking in his blood. Januik is the son of Washington winemaker Mike Januik (Januik Winery and Novelty Hill), who has been making wine Read more...
Northwest Wine Round-up July 22nd July 31st 2014
A round-up of stories on Northwest wine from July 22nd to 31st. Read previous round-ups here. From around the country… Wine Spectator talks with Kerry Shiels of Cote Bonneville and DuBrul Vineyard. Capital Gazette writes about Cayuse Vineyards. Wines Read more...
Five Wines Under $15 – The Resurrection
In a resurrection of the Five Wines Under $15 column, we make up for lost time with a jumbo-sized edition looking at wines from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (we’ll do the same with other wineries next month). Read more...
Fresh Sheet July 30th 2014
Today’s Fresh Sheet – reviews of new and recent releases – includes wines from Avennia, William Church Winery, Matthews, Tenor Wines, Two Vintners, Covington Cellars, Renegade Wine Co. & Modern Wine Project, Palencia Wine Company, Sol Stone, and Native Sun. Read more…
July Pic of the Vine
In eastern Washington, flowers and vines are showing off their summer colors. “You’ll often see beds of flowers at the end of vineyard rows," said resident photographer Richard Duval. "It’s not just for the aesthetic Read more...
Northwest Wine Round-up July 15th to July 21st 2014
A round-up of stories on Northwest wine from July 15th to July 21st. Read previous round-ups here. From around the country… The San Jose Mercury News writes about Red Mountain reds. The Lowell Sun writes that Bledsoe’s on the Read more...
