America’s Róse Revolution
Well, with months of dreary winter weather behind us and, yes, months of dreary spring weather still in front of us here in the Pacific Northwest, it’s time to celebrate the beginning of spring. And Read more...
Northwest Wine Round-up March 8th to 14th 2014
A round up of stories on Northwest wine from March 8th to March 14th. Read previous round-ups here. From around the world… The Prince George Citizen writes about wines from the Columbia Valley. From Read more...
Old school! Recent print publications
The March issue of Wine Enthusiast has an article on Washington Rhone-style wines I co-authored with Paul Gregutt. Read the article here. The March/April issue of Edible Seattle has another article I authored on Washington Rhone-style wines. See a list Read more...
March Virtual Tasting – Tamarack Cellars Firehouse Red 2012
The March Virtual Tasting wine is the Tamarack Cellars 2012 Firehouse Red Red Wine. This wine retails for $18 and is widely available. The tasting will take place on Wednesday March 26th from 7-8pm Pacific. What you Read more...
Northwest Wine Round-up March 1st to 7th 2014
A round-up of stories on Northwest wine from March 1st to 7th 2014. Read previous round-ups here. From around the world… Decanter writes about Cabernet Sauvignon becoming Washington’s top grape. The Prince George Citizen (British Columbia) writes Read more...
Cabernet Sauvignon crowned king in 2013 Washington grape report
It’s official. With the release of the 2013 grape production data from the USDA on Monday, Cabernet Sauvignon is now the most produced wine grape variety in Washington. Cabernet leapfrogged up from its long-held position Read more...
Northwest Wine Round-up February 22nd to 28 2014
A round-up of stories on Northwest wine from February 22nd to 28th. Read previous round-ups here. From around the world… Manila Standard writes about winery concerts with a shout out to Chateau Ste. Michelle. Decanter writes Read more...
Tonight! February Virtual Tasting – Kiona Lemberger 2010/2011
The February Virtual Tasting is tonight! The wine is the 2010/2011 Kiona Vineyards & Winery Lemberger (see vintage explanation below). This wine retails for $15 and is widely available. The tasting will take place tonight, Read more...
Fresh Sheet February 26th 2014
Today’s Fresh Sheet – new and recent releases – includes wines from Mark Ryan Winery, Kerloo Cellars, EFESTE, Eight Bells Winery, Auclair Winery, Buty Winery, and Robert Ramsay Cellars. Read more…
February Pic of the Vine
As the end of February draws near and we gaze at the calendar, longing for spring and the warmer weather it brings, this month contributing photographer Richard Duval offers an image he has appropriately titled Read more...
