In recent years, a number of producers in Washington have explored a different style for the state, one that involves picking significantly earlier than the norm and focusing more intently on acidity. One example is a new Read more...
Washington is the nation’s second-largest wine-producing state, with more than 1,000 wineries and 60,000 acres of grape vines. Despite its standing and influence, many misconceptions persist. Here are the top six. Myth #1: You’ve got the Read more...
On Friday Christophe Baron, founder and vigneron at Bionic Wines, announced the promotion of Elizabeth Bourcier from assistant vigneron to resident vigneron for all of the estate’s Walla Walla Valley brands. Bourcier will now have primary Read more...
Already home to over 120 wineries and tasting rooms, Woodinville is about to get a new destination. Four wineries announced they will be opening tasting rooms in 2022 in a newly constructed building by the Read more...
As always, contributing photographer Richard Duval roamed the wine regions of Washington during the past several months, capturing scenes from harvest. Among the thousands of images he took are two Syrah picks on the same Read more...
Contributing photographer Richard Duval is on the harvest trail around Washington. "I always make it a point to start my harvest shoots at Quintessence Vineyard on Red Mountain and Sagemoor Vineyard in the new White Read more...
Walla Walla based winery The Walls has purchased French Creek Vineyard in Yakima Valley. The purchase was made in partnership with James Utz, a Tri-Cities-based wealth manager.“I wanted The Walls to have its own estate story,” says Read more...
Harvest got underway this week under hazy skies in Columbia Valley. Treveri Cellars, a sparkling producer in Yakima Valley, kicked things off, picking 20 tons of Chardonnay from Hilltop Vineyard on the evening of August 11th. Read more...
Woodinville’s Avennia has purchased Tapteil Vineyard on Red Mountain, one of Washington’s premier appellations. The sale includes 45 acres, a small winery and tasting room, and a residential property.“We've been working with Red Mountain fruit since we started,” Read more...
When Seattle and eastern Washington reached record, triple digit temperatures at the end of June, Woodinville's Barrage Cellars rolled out their own version of a soaking tub complete with poolside service. Captured here by contributing photographer (and Read more...
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