Bloom has begun in Columbia Valley. Lacey Lybeck at Sagemoor Vineyards reports seeing bloom in Weinbau Vineyard Chardonnay on the Wahluke Slope on June 4th. Lybeck also saw bloom in Chardonnay at Sagemoor and Bacchus vineyards in Read more...
The following article appeared in the April 2022 edition of Wine Enthusiast. Horse Heaven Hills is a region of unsurpassed physical beauty. It is also home to nearly a third of Washington State’s wine grape Read more...
Bud break has begun in Columbia Valley. Sadie Drury at North Slope Management noted bud break in Syrah at Seven Hills Vineyard on March 28th. Drury also said that she has seen bud break in Read more...
Wineries, please note that the Wine Enthusiast submission schedule for Washington and Oregon has changed from the schedule that was released at the beginning of the year.In the revised schedule, reviews for Washington and Oregon will now be Read more...
Okay folks, another year, another challenge. The variety for 2022 will be Chardonnay!In recognition of my new role at Wine Enthusiast covering Oregon and Canada in addition to Washington and Idaho, I’m expanding the challenge to include Read more...
I am thrilled to announce today an expansion of my responsibilities at Wine Enthusiast. As of the beginning of this year, I will be covering Oregon and Canada for the magazine, in addition to my current Read more...
The following was published in the December 31st issue of Wine Enthusiast.One of the hallmarks of Washington wine is consistency. Part of the state’s recipe for success is ever-warm summers in the Columbia Valley, where Read more...
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...
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...
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