Veraison – the changing of the color of the grapes – has begun in the Columbia Valley. Marcus Rafanelli, winemaker at Woodward Canyon, observed veraison beginning July 13th in Bacchus Block 3 Cabernet Sauvignon in Read more...
Echolands, Walla Walla Valley One of the questions I’m asked most frequently is, “What’s new in Walla Walla?” The town’s wine landscape always evolves at a brisk pace. Below are select new Walla Read more...
Aging wine is by no means a requirement for enjoyment. Some wines, however, are crafted specifically with aging in mind and reward patience. This Fourth of July, I opened one such bottle: a 2006 Leonetti Read more...
Region decreases production to compensate for oversupply In recent months, Washington and Oregon have issued separate reports that snapshot the state of their respective wine industries. While the reports look at somewhat different aspects, they Read more...
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Joe Campbell, founder of Elk Cove Vineyards in Willamette Valley, passed away June 28th in Sherwood, Oregon. He was 87 years old. Campbell and his wife Pat founded Elk Cove Vineyards in 1974. It was Read more...
Below is a summary of articles from June. Enjoy! Summary of articles May 2026 What a barrier wine article does (and doesn’t) looks like A note to subscribers Full Pour represents the future of print Read more...
Photo credit Roger Pielke Jr. 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 forecasts for groups Read more...
56 wines reviewed below, including the latest from Baer, Balsall Creek, Devison, Dusted Valley, Echolands, Evolve, Five Arrow by Monson Ranch, Goose Ridge, Grosgrain, Lawrelin, LucidWild, Obelisco, Substance, Telaya, Tranche, Trisaetum, and Windhorse. By this Read more...
Northstar Winery by Richard Duval Northstar brand will continue Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE), Washington’s largest winery, is closing its Northstar tasting room and production facility in Walla Walla, Washington. The tasting room, Read more...
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