The rebirth of Hyatt Vineyards
“We know we’ve got a property that yields delicious wines,” says Hyatt winemaker and consultant Caleb Foster. “Terroir doesn't really go away. You simply need to take care of it.” Founded in 1983 by Leland Read more...
Gargantua Syrah: Josh Bergström’s inner beast
“I'm a Pinot Noir winemaker, but my inner beast has always been Syrah,” says Josh Bergström, owner, CEO, and director of winemaking at Oregon’s Gargantua and Bergström Wines. Gargantua is Bergström’s Syrah-dedicated project. The project Read more...
Summary of Articles August 2024
Below is a summary of articles from August 2024. Enjoy! Summary of Articles July 2024 Moonbase Cellars purchases Walla Walla Valley vineyard Tastry will change the way the world makes wine Auction of Washington Wines Read more...
Washington growing season markers
I have created a page that displays growing season markers for Washington from 2013 to present. On the page, I list dates, varieties, and location for: Bud break Bloom Veraison Harvest I also show the Read more...
Harvest begins in Washington
Chardonnay harvest at French Creek Vineyard courtesy of Damon Lalonde Harvest has begun in Washington’s Columbia Valley. Charles Auclair of Woodinville’s Auclair Winery kicked things off Saturday August 24th, picking Sauvignon Blanc from Read more...
Update from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates: Part II
David Bowman, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates This is the second in a two-part interview with David Bowman, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE). In Part I, Bowman discussed potential Read more...
Update from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates: Part I
Earlier this month, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE) submitted the first step of a site plan review for its Chateau Ste. Michelle property to the city of Woodinville. Here, in the first part of a Read more...
Seattle’s Eight Bells Winery to move to Lake City neighborhood
Artist rendering, Eight Bells Lake City exterior Eight Bells Winery, which has been in Seattle’s Roosevelt/Ravenna neighborhood since 2009, is relocating. The winery will move its tasting room and production facility to Seattle’s Read more...
Wine Reviews August 16th 2024
75+ wines reviewed below, including the latest from Alta, Aquilini, Block Wines, Contact, DeLille, Gård, Hyatt, Long Shadows, Métier by DeLille, Nine Hats, Planet Oregon, Roza Ridge, Saviah, Slope Life, Soter, Succession, and The Walls. Read more...
The Year of Ackley Brands continues with Charles Smith Wines acquisition
Seattle-based Ackley Brands continued its aggressive growth in Washington with the purchase of Charles Smith Wines from The Wine Group. The purchase closed on August 8th and included the brand and inventory. The sale was Read more...
