From 2024, right to left: resident vigneronne Karin Gasparotti, vigneron Christophe Baron, and former resident vigneronne Elizabeth Bourcier. Plus reviews of the 2022 vintage Bionic Wines Last summer I had the pleasure of Read more...
Below is a summary of articles from July. Enjoy! Summary of Articles June 2025 Wine Reviews July 7th 2025 Washington’s tasting rooms are changing Veraison begins in the Columbia Valley Burdoin fire impacts Columbia River Read more...
Now is the time to double down on the businesses that you love It’s no secret that the global wine industry is in the midst of tectonic changes. The signs are everywhere. Last year, California Read more...
BARO Wine, located in Lyle, Washington in the Columbia River Gorge, reports that its winery and cellar have been destroyed by the Burdoin fire. The news came in a social media post late Monday afternoon, Read more...
Approximate area of Burdoin fire as of 6pm Sunday via Google Maps. The Burdoin fire is currently affecting the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge in Klickitat County. As of 7 p.m. Read more...
Veraison in Cabernet Sauvignon at Bacchus Vineyard courtesy of Victor Perez Veraison, the changing of color of the grapes, has begun in the Columbia Valley, Washington's largest winegrowing region. Color change was noted Read more...
The following article is from the Summer edition of Seattle Metropolitan magazine. The art is striking. The wall is exposed brick. The pours are top-notch. But this Gård Vintners tasting room isn’t in wine country. It sits Read more...
45+ wines reviewed below and in the database, including the latest from Anacréon, Argyle, Baer, Canvasback, Capital Call, DarkRock, Eight Bells, Fidélitas, Fortuity, Mercer, Prospice, Van Duzer, and Walla Walla Vintners. * * * At Read more...
Below is a summary of articles from June 2025. Enjoy! Summary of Articles May 2025 Wine Reviews June 4th 2025 Getting to know Amy Beth Wright, Allen Shoup Memorial Fellowship recipient Emergency Wine (Non) Review Read more...
The Columbia Valley, Washington’s largest winegrowing region, is blessed with the ability to consistently produce exceptional fruit. That fruit should always be front and center of the state’s wines. At present, the oak steals the Read more...
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