A simple request
A substantial number of people are directed to my articles by posting about them on Northwest Wine Report’s Facebook page. However, Facebook has the ability to control what people see and do not see. That Read more...
Three things you can do to dramatically increase your enjoyment of wine
How can you get more out of every bottle of wine that you open? It’s easy. Here are three things that will dramatically increase your enjoyment of wine. 1. Drink from quality wine glasses Nothing Read more...
Creating a variety map of the Columbia Valley
It’s time to focus on variety and appellation rather than the state Washington state is not associated with a single variety the way that Napa Valley is for Cabernet Sauvignon or Willamette Valley is for Read more...
A primer on Facebook page recommendation suspensions
Last month, a very large number of businesses received notification that their page recommendations were suspended by Facebook. Businesses associated in any fashion with alcohol (wineries, breweries, distilleries, meaderies, bars, restaurants, education, marketing, media, etc.) Read more...
The real reason the Seahawks lost Super Bowl XLIX
Malcolm Butler (21) intercepts pass intended for Ricardo Lockette (83). It wasn’t because Pete Carroll called a pass play at the goal line Editor's Note: Apologies for the rare, off-topic article. As the Read more...
Summary of articles January 2026
Below is a summary of articles from January. Enjoy! Summary of articles December 2025 Summary of articles 2025 Fall weather conditions and an early look at winter in the Pacific Northwest Northwest Wine Report Top Read more...
Decant more wines in 2026
Some like to make New Year’s resolutions each year. Here’s an easy one to accomplish. Decant more wines in 2026. Why? The vast majority of wine lovers drink wines quite young. Especially for any young Read more...
Wine’s uncomfortable place in Stranger Things Season 5
Actor Cara Buono showing off Karen Wheeler's killer bottle of Chardonnay The hit Netflix series Stranger Things wrapped up recently after five seasons. The good news is that wine plays a prominent role Read more...
Take the 2026 Northwest Wine Challenge!
Sauvignon Blanc, Boushey Vineyard, Yakima Valley by Richard Duval Drumroll please. The 2026 Northwest Challenge Wine is… Sauvignon Blanc! What you need to do to participate is: 1. Say “I accept the 2026 Read more...
On Facebook page recommendations
I've been writing about the issue of Facebook suspending recommendations for pages, including many pages associated with the wine, beer, and spirits industries. (See here and here.) I’ve seen a number of recommendations from various Read more...
