“2012 is a watershed vintage for us,” said Steve Griessel, co-owner of Betz Family Winery, about the winery’s latest releases. “We wanted to take quality to the next level.” To do so, the Betz team took Read more...
A round-up of stories on Northwest wine from September 1st to 7th. Read previous round-ups here. From around the world… National Post writes about the International Pinot Noir Celebration. From around the country… The Washington Post writes about crowdsourced Read more...
Buckle your seat belts! An extended round-up of stories on Northwest wine from August 8th to 31st. Read previous round-ups here. From around the world… Courier Islander (British Columbia) writes about Washington wine. The Toronto Star says to head Read more...
From the French term that means "the onset of ripening," véraison is the critical point in the growing season when wine grapes change color. While véraison is a signal to vineyard managers and winemakers that Read more...
A round-up of stories on Northwest wine from August 1st to August 7th. Read previous round-ups here. From around the country… Wine Enthusiast writes that NFL stars talk Washington State wine (article by yours truly). St Louis Today writes Read more...
In the September issue of Wine Enthusiast, I interview former NFL quarterbacks Damon Huard and Dan Marino about their Washington wine project - Passing Time. Read the interview on-line here. See a list of other print publications, most with Read more...
Today’s Fresh Sheet – reviews of new and recent releases – includes wines from Andrew Will, Tulpen Cellars, Long Shadows, Boomtown by Dusted Valley, Auclair Winery, L’Ecole No 41, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Crest, Domaine Pouillon, Stottle Winery, Buty, and Cadaretta. Read more…
It would not be an exaggeration to say that Andrew Januik has winemaking in his blood. Januik is the son of Washington winemaker Mike Januik (Januik Winery and Novelty Hill), who has been making wine Read more...
A round-up of stories on Northwest wine from July 22nd to 31st. Read previous round-ups here. From around the country… Wine Spectator talks with Kerry Shiels of Cote Bonneville and DuBrul Vineyard. Capital Gazette writes about Cayuse Vineyards. Wines Read more...
In a resurrection of the Five Wines Under $15 column, we make up for lost time with a jumbo-sized edition looking at wines from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (we’ll do the same with other wineries next month). Read more...
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