Washington's 2023 harvest marked by high quality high, low stress After a series of growing seasons that had their share of challenges, in 2023 Washington growers and winemakers welcomed a sight they hadn’t seen in Read more...
50+ wines reviewed below, including the latest from Agathodaemon, Anderson Family, Aquilini, Balboa, Bryn Mawr, Compris, Dusted Valley, Goose Ridge, Mark Ryan, Pášxa, Seven Hills, and Virtue. * * * At Northwest Wine Report, all Read more...
The Washington wine industry has created the Allen Shoup Memorial Fellowship. This fellowship, which is an industry-wide collaboration, will give one writer or communicator each year an immersive experience in Washington wine. This person will Read more...
Bud damage courtesy of Jeremy Petty. Walla Walla Valley and Lake Chelan appear hardest hit Growers across the Columbia Valley have spent the past few weeks assessing the impacts of frigid temperatures January 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 custom forecasts for groups climbing Mt. Everest and other major peaks. Fagin Read more...
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville, Washington. Copyright Richard Duval. On January 16th, the Woodinville City Council denied a request by Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE), the parent company of Chateau Ste. Michelle, to consolidate Read more...
Lane Hoss, vice president of operations at Anthony’s Restaurants based in Kirkland, Washington, has retired. Hoss spent 42 years at the company, almost all of that time overseeing Anthony’s wine and beverage program. “She must Read more...
Red Mountain, Yakima Valley, Washington. Copyright Richard Duval. (50+ wines reviewed below, including the latest from Alveare, Among the Giants, Amos Rome, Argyle, Armstrong Family, Betz Family, Force Majeure, Garageland, Goose Ridge, Liberty Read more...
Comes with operating budget reduced by approximately one-third The Washington State Wine Commission, the state-mandated body charged with promoting Washington wine, has released a new, five-year strategic plan. Among the key shifts is a focus Read more...
Below is a summary of articles published in January 2024. Enjoy! Summary of Articles for December 2023 Summary of Articles for 2023 Bookwalter names Cameron Parry director of winemaking and viticulture Top 10 most read Read more...
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