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...
As always, contributing photographer Richard Duval roamed the wine regions of Washington during the past several months, capturing scenes from harvest. Among the thousands of images he took are two Syrah picks on the same Read more...
Contributing photographer Richard Duval is on the harvest trail around Washington. "I always make it a point to start my harvest shoots at Quintessence Vineyard on Red Mountain and Sagemoor Vineyard in the new White Read more...
Harvest got underway this week under hazy skies in Columbia Valley. Treveri Cellars, a sparkling producer in Yakima Valley, kicked things off, picking 20 tons of Chardonnay from Hilltop Vineyard on the evening of August 11th. Read more...
When Seattle and eastern Washington reached record, triple digit temperatures at the end of June, Woodinville's Barrage Cellars rolled out their own version of a soaking tub complete with poolside service. Captured here by contributing photographer (and Read more...
Veraison – the changing of color of the grapes – has begun in Columbia Valley. Brittany Komm, vineyard manager at Precept Wine, noted veraison in Dolcetto at Skyfall Vineyard in Yakima Valley on July 14th. Veraison Read more...
Winemakers hope new growing regions ultimately lead to greater recognition for the state Washington State suddenly finds itself with a surfeit of new grape growing appellations, with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau Read more...
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