The changing face of the Walla Walla Valley
The Walla Walla Valley wine scene has been booming since the turn of the new century, with well over 100 tasting rooms and wineries now calling the valley home. Ten years ago as the valley Read more...
Owen Roe moves production to Yakima Valley
The following article was written by Ryan Messer. Read previous articles by Messer here. After 14 years producing wine in St. Paul, Oregon, Owen Roe has moved production of its Washington wines to Wapato in the Yakima Valley. Read more...
Northwest Wine Round-up April 1st to April 7th 2014
A round-up of stories on Washington wine from April 1st to April 7th. Read previous round-ups here. From around the country… Wines & Vines writes about Washington’s wineries coveting old vines. They also write about Aquilini purchasing 700 additional acres Read more...
April Virtual Tasting – Renegade Wine Co 2013 Róse
The April Virtual Tasting wine is the Renegade Wine Co 2013 Columbia Valley Róse. This wine retails for $10 and is fairly widely available. The tasting will take place on Thursday April 24th from 7-8pm Read more...
Northwest Wine Round-Up March 22nd to March 31st 2014
A round up of stories on Northwest wine from March 22nd to March 31st. Read previous round-ups here. From around the country… Wine Enthusiast writes that Taste Washington offers support to mudslide victims. The La Crosse Tribune picks Read more...
The past, present, and future of Washington’s Rhone movement
Though plantings of Rhone varieties beyond Syrah remain miniscule in Washington (see chart below), there is no doubt that Rhone wines are on the rise in the state. From Grenache Blanc to Picpoul, Cinsault to Read more...
Budbreak in the eastern Washington
The 2014 growing season is officially underway in Washington. This picture of budbreak in Chardonnay at Columbia Valley's Sagemoor Vineyard comes courtesy of Lacey Lybeck (@LaceyLybeck). Let the season begin!
Napa Valley winemaker heads north to lead Double Canyon
Double Canyon in the Horse Heaven Hills has named Jason Ledbetter as its winemaker. Ledbetter comes from Napa Valley’s Pine Ridge Vineyards where he spent four years as assistant winemaker. “I’m thrilled to be involved with this exciting Read more...
Washington Wine Round-up March 15th to 21st 2014
A belated round up of stories on Washington wine from March 15th to March 21st. Read previous round-ups here. From around the world… The Drinks Business.com writes that Oregon is on the verge of something exciting. From around Read more...
Tonight! March Virtual Tasting – Tamarack Cellars Firehouse Red 2012
The March Virtual Tasting is tonight! The wine is the Tamarack Cellars 2012 Firehouse Red Red Wine. This wine retails for $18 and is widely available. The tasting will take place tonight (Wednesday March 26th) from 7-8pm Read more...
