The Corked Counter
Last year I wrote a series of posts about corked wines - wines that have been tainted by 2,4,6-trichloroanisole (TCA). In the first, I wrote about how I came to believe in screwcaps and other Read more...
More on the end of Yakima’s ‘corkage free zone’
Yesterday I wrote about the Washington State Liquor Control Board (LCB) ending the ‘corkage free zone’ in Yakima. This popular program allowed consumers to buy wine from local wineries and drink the wine at local Read more...
Washington State Liquor Control Board clamps down on Yakima’s ‘corkage free zone’
Wineries and restaurants in the Yakima area have been informed by the Washington State Liquor Control Board (LCB) that they can no longer permit same day purchases at local wineries to be consumed ‘corkage free’ Read more...
Washington Wine Round-up December 22nd to 31st
A round-up of stories on Washington Wine from December 22nd to 31st. See previous round-ups here.From around the country…Wines & Vines writes about stopping vineyard grinches.The Atlantic writes about domestic sparkling wine with a callout Read more...
Best of Washington Wine Report 2010
Today, a look back at some of my personal favorites from the blog from each month last year.January’s was a story about misrepresenting price and points on the shelves.February’s was a Focus Report on Kiona Read more...
Summary of posts for 2010
Below is a summary of posts from 2010. January 2010About Washington Wine ReportGoals for the New YearWashington Wine Report Rating SystemTasting Note DatabaseWashington Wine Round-up December 22nd to 31st Read more…
Publications/Awards/Appearances
Below is a running list of publications and awards, as well as radio, TV, and speaking appearances (last updated October 1, 2019). Email me at [email protected] for reprints of any articles that do not currently Read more...
A look back at 2010
Well folks, another year of Washington wine has come to a close.2010 was a breakout year for Washington with continued accolades and high scores. Of note, Gramercy Cellars was named Food & Wine magazine’s ‘Best Read more...
Kerloo Cellars comes calling
Kerloo Cellars – named for the call of the crane – made as impressive a debut as any Washington winery last year with two compelling 2007 Syrahs from the Walla Walla Valley. The first was Read more...
