A note to subscribers
As the one year anniversary of formally launching the paid subscription side of Northwest Wine Report approaches next week, I wanted to extend my sincerest thanks to everyone who has subscribed to this site over Read more...
Brennon Leighton leaves House of Smith, will start own wine company
Brennon Leighton, vice president of winemaking and vineyards at House of Smith, has left the winery as of April 30th. Leighton spent 12 years at House of Smith and helped grow it into one of Read more...
Summary of Articles May 2024
Image by Richard Duval. Below is a summary of articles from May. Enjoy! Summary of Articles April 2024 Hospice du Rhône Walla Walla in 12 pictures Eight insider thoughts on Hospice du Rhône Read more...
Horse Heaven Wine Company buys Ste. Michelle Prosser facility
Andrews family, Horse Heaven Wine Company Company will also open a McKinley Springs tasting room in Richland Horse Heaven Wine Company (HHWC) has purchased the Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE) facility in Prosser, Read more...
Lytle-Barnett and Aubaine tasting room opens in Dundee
Lytle-Barnett and Aubaine have opened a shared tasting room in downtown Dundee in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. The tasting room had its grand opening May 10th. “It's a great opportunity to introduce the wineries to people Read more...
Use of DIAM and related closures surge, cork taint remains stubborn
DIAM closure (top) compared to natural cork. In recent years there has been a dramatic increase in the use of DIAM and related closures in the Pacific Northwest. Cork taint, meanwhile, has remained Read more...
Bloom begins in Columbia Valley
Bloom in Chardonnay at Weinbau Vineyard courtesy of Brittany Komm Bloom has begun in Washington’s Columbia Valley. Sagemoor Vineyards operations manager Brittany Komm noticed bloom in Block 5b Chardonnay at Weinbau Vineyard May Read more...
Wine Reviews May 16th 2024
70+ wines reviewed below and in the database, including the latest from Aquilini, Argyle, Cadence, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen, Chehalem, Chemistry, Eight Bells, Grosgrain, King Estate, L’Ecole No. 41, Mercer, Read more...
What Ackley Brands purchasing Betz Family means
Seattle-based Ackley Brands has purchased Washington’s Betz Family Winery from Steve and Bridgit Griessel. The sale includes SuNu, which is a Willamette Valley-focused brand, and The Untold Story. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. Read more...
Diffraction Wines to open in Lake Chelan appellation
Lacey and Charlie Lybecker, Diffraction Wines Charlie and Lacey Lybecker will open Diffraction this summer in Manson, Washington, located in the Lake Chelan appellation. The couple envisions the space as part tasting room, Read more...
