The Grape Cup
You have heard of the Apple Cup, Washington’s annual Husky versus Cougars football game? Peanuts. Welcome the first of what is sure to be an annual event - “The Grape Cup.” Seattle Uncorked’s latest wine Read more...
Comparing Wine Advocate, Spectator, and Enthusiast: Part II
Recently I discussed some highlights from the latest Wine Advocate issue which includes the publication’s annual review of Washington wine. I also looked at how Wine Advocate compares to its print peers Wine Spectator and Read more...
EAT & DRINK in the Northwest: Think Pink This Thanksgiving!
This is part of a series of monthly posts called EAT & DRINK In The Northwest. The series is written by Marcus Pape and Melissa Peterman, authors of books by the same name. Read more Read more...
Guessing Spectator’s Top 100 of 2009
Your mission should you choose to accept it: Fill out on the survey on the right on the number of Washington wines you think will be in Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2009. The Read more...
Washington Wine Round-up: November 1st to 7th
A round-up of stories on Washington wine from November 1st to 7th. From around the country The Wall Street Journal recommends giving a case of syrah this Christmas. While they don't mention specific wineries (although Read more...
Back from Walla Walla 2009 Fall Release
Back in the Rain City...As I write this, rain is falling in Seattle, and it was snowing on the way over Snoqualmie Pass this afternoon. Winter has arrived in the Pacific Northwest.Stops in the Walla Read more...
Walla Walla Fall Release Weekend: Day 3
From the heart of Washington wine country...Day Three of Walla Walla 2009 Fall Release weekend. It's overcast and cool today in Walla Walla. Wineries we sampled/visited yesterday included K Vintners, Abeja, àMaurice, Rasa, Robison Ranch, Read more...
Walla Walla Fall Release Weekend: Day 2
From the heart of Washington wine country...Day Two of Walla Walla Fall Release weekend. Today is a beautiful, crisp clear day in Walla Walla with clouds draped like a blanket over the Blue Mountains. I Read more...
Walla Walla Fall Release Weekend: Day 1
From the heart of Washington wine country...In Walla Walla for Fall Release Weekend. Day one plans include stops at Woodward Canyon, Cougar Crest, Cayuse, and Corliss Estates among others.I arrived in town last night to Read more...
Walla Walla Fall Release Weekend
Walla Walla's Fall Release weekend, previously popularly known as "Cayuse release weekend", is coming up on November 6th-8th. For people planning to attend, Walla Walla Wine News has published a .pdf that includes many winery Read more...
