Can a wine truly be great if it can’t age?
The following article appeared in the March issue of Wine Enthusiast. A bottling’s ability to stand the test of time has long been considered a mark of quality, but that might not be the case Read more...
2017: The Year in Washington Wine
The following article appeared in the Winter issue of Washington Tasting Room magazine. WASHINGTON STATE continued a string of favorable growing seasons in 2017, with warm weather throughout the eastern part of the state during the summer Read more...
Yes, Cork Taint is Still a Problem
The following article was published on February 2, 2018 at Wine Enthusiast. Based on my talks with winemakers over the years, I get the impression that many think cork taint, a contaminant that can negatively Read more...
Pic of the Vine – January 2018
Winter might mean fewer wine outings to Washington wine country for some but that doesn’t mean life stands still in the wineries and vineyards. Snow can actually help ensure healthy grape vines in the spring, Read more...
How to search for Washington wine reviews at Wine Enthusiast
Recent changes on the Wine Enthusiast website have made it significantly easier to search for categories of wine reviews, such as Washington wines. Here are the steps to follow: 1. Go to winemag.com 2. Click on Read more...
Is Cabernet Sauvignon Washington’s premier grape?
The following article appeared in the December 31, 2017 issue of Wine Enthusiast magazine. Washington State wine is perhaps best known for its diversity. There are more than 80 grape varieties planted here, but one Read more...
Pic of the Vine – December 2017
Capping off a year of vivid Washington wine imagery, resident photographer Richard Duval captured a blanket of snow on Pepper Bridge vineyard and winery in Walla Walla - a perfect way to end 2017. Cheers Read more...
Four new appellations proposed for Washington
As plantings increase in the Columbia Valley, growers and winemakers are looking to add to the specificity of their wines. It is therefore no surprise that four new appellations, or American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), have Read more...
Pic of the Vine – November 2017
With harvest’s end comes the canopy color change. After six weeks of capturing the joy and madness of harvest and crush, resident photographer Richard Duval ended the season at Doubleback’s McQueen Vineyard in the Walla Read more...
A look at October’s harvest in Washington
Below is a look at what was picked, when, and where in Washington during October. Many growers and winemakers wrapped up harvest this year between the middle and end of October, although some did pick Read more...
