Veraison in Merlot at Weinbau Vineyard, courtesy Brittany Komm Veraison, the changing of color of the grapes, has begun in the Columbia Valley. Brittany Komm, vineyard operations manager at Sagemoor Vineyards, reported seeing Read more...
The following article was written by Michael Fagin. Fagin is an operational meteorologist providing weather forecasts to clients in the Pacific Northwest and providing custom forecast for groups climbing Mt. Everest and other major peaks. Read more...
Walla Walla Valley will host the second annual Grenache Festival this fall. As in its first iteration, the event will feature a combination of educational seminars, walk around tastings, and live music. “It ultimately came Read more...
Every now and then, a wine comes along that sits at a rare nexus of high quality, exceptional pricing, and limited availability. When that happens, it’s time to pull the alarm for an emergency wine Read more...
Mercer Wine Estates owner Rob Mercer and hospitality manager Mandy Walters Eastern Washington wineries have been opening satellite tasting rooms in Woodinville for years. More recently, wineries on both the west and east Read more...
Renowned Iron Chef and restaurant owner Masaharu Morimoto has partnered with Treveri Cellars, located in Washington’s Yakima Valley. Treveri will provide Morimoto-branded sparkling wines in restaurants throughout the continental United States and in Tokyo, Japan. Read more...
Don Mercer, who planted the first grape vines in Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills, passed away in Prosser on Saturday, July 6th. He was 87. “He was a pioneer,” says Dick Boushey, owner of Boushey Vineyards Read more...
75+ wines reviewed below and in the database, including the latest from Avennia, Board Track Racer, Brockmeyer, Canvasback, Cloudlift, Convergence Zone, Dineen, Domaine Lumineux, Dowsett Family, Elephant Seven, Frog Kisser, Greenwing, Le Doubblé Troubblé, Lu Read more...
California-based O’Neill Vintners & Distillers has acquired the brand Wines of Substance from House of Smith, one of Washington's largest producers. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. “With Substance, Charles Smith has tapped into Read more...
Below is a summary of articles from June. Enjoy! Brennon Leighton leaves House of Smith, will start own wine company A note to subscribers The rise of Washington white wines (Wine Reviews June 7th 2024) Read more...
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