Can scores be compared across publications?
I have at times been told that I am a conservative reviewer in terms of my scores. I don’t believe that to be true. Rather, I believe that differences in my scores and those from Read more...
An ode to nouveau-style wines
Last Thursday was Beaujolais Nouveau Day, celebrated the third Thursday in November. For me, Beaujolais Nouveau Day brings back memories of the early aughts. Seattle Cellars, which was located in downtown Seattle on 2nd Avenue, had Read more...
Seattle Metropolitan magazine’s annual wine issue
The Fall issue of Seattle Metropolitan magazine, who I’ve written for since 2010, is the magazine’s annual wine issue. This year’s issue, as in previous years, contains a variety of articles written by myself and other writers Read more...
Valdemar Estates expands holdings in Walla Walla Valley, purchases V2 vineyard
Spanish family continues strong series of investments in WashingtonValdemar Estates, a Walla Walla Valley winery established in 2019 by Spain’s Valdemar family, has purchased the 40-acre V2 Vineyard in Walla Walla Valley. The property was previously Read more...
My Top 10 Cork Taint Stories: Numbers 5 to 1
Last week, I detailed the first half of my Top 10 all-time cork taint stories. Today, I bring you numbers 5 to 1. Read more about what cork taint is here.5. Cork tainted bottle at a retail Read more...
My Top 10 Cork Taint Stories: Numbers 10 to 6
Cork taint is a scourge on the wine industry. Despite great efforts to reduce or eliminate it, the issue continues. Cork taint is caused by a contaminant, most commonly trichloroanisole, that can at low levels mute Read more...
Washington wine pioneer and visionary Allen Shoup, 79, passes away
Allen Shoup, former president and CEO of Stimson Lane (now Ste Michelle Wine Estates) and founder of Walla Walla Valley’s Long Shadows winery, passed away November 7th at his home in Shoreline, Washington. He was 79 and died Read more...
An interview with Decanter’s new US editor Clive Pursehouse
On September 30th, Clive Pursehouse joined Decanter as its US editor. Pursehouse brings to the position a diverse background, from working for almost 20 years on a college campus to cyclocross racing to wine blogging to writing Read more...
Making dreams come true in Walla Walla Valley
Since I first travelled to Walla Walla Valley in 2004, the area has been in constant motion. New wineries are constantly starting up, new wineries are being constructed, and new tasting rooms are turning on Read more...
Long-time Washington winemaker Marie-Eve Gilla moves to British Columbia
Takes winemaking position in West KelownaBurgundy-born Marie-Eve Gilla made her first Washington wine in 1992, a year after moving to the US. Now, it’s possible she has made her last.This summer, Gilla accepted the position Read more...
