Fall subscriber drive
All right everyone, it’s that time of year. Time for a fall subscriber drive! Since I launched the subscription side of Northwest Wine Report in 2023, I’ve been heartened by the response. As I wrote Read more...
Why does ‘Reserve’ always mean more oak?
While there is no agreed upon definition of what constitutes a reserve-labeled wine, there is almost always a common thread. The wine sees a high(er) percentage of new oak. For example, a winery’s standard Cabernet Read more...
Summary of Articles September 2024
Below is a summary of articles from September. Enjoy! Summary of Articles August 2024 Gargantua Syrah: Josh Bergström’s inner beast The rebirth of Hyatt Vineyards Capital Call Vintners to open tasting room in Walla Walla Read more...
Station break
There will be a brief pause in publishing while I attend to a family matter. I will return shortly.
Summary of Articles August 2024
Below is a summary of articles from August 2024. Enjoy! Summary of Articles July 2024 Moonbase Cellars purchases Walla Walla Valley vineyard Tastry will change the way the world makes wine Auction of Washington Wines Read more...
Washington growing season markers
I have created a page that displays growing season markers for Washington from 2013 to present. On the page, I list dates, varieties, and location for: Bud break Bloom Veraison Harvest I also show the Read more...
Summary of Articles July 2024
Below is a summary of articles for July 2024. Enjoy! Summary of Articles June 2024 A look at O’Neill Vintners & Distillers’ acquisition of Wines of Substance On wine serving temperature (Wine Reviews July 8th Read more...
Summary of Articles June 2024
Below is a summary of articles from June. Enjoy! Brennon Leighton leaves House of Smith, will start own wine company A note to subscribers The rise of Washington white wines (Wine Reviews June 7th 2024) Read more...
Washington appellation information
I’ve created a summary table that contains information for each of Washington's 20 appellations plus The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater, a nested appellation of on the Oregon side of Walla Walla Valley. The table contains Read more...
A note to subscribers
As the one year anniversary of formally launching the paid subscription side of Northwest Wine Report approaches next week, I wanted to extend my sincerest thanks to everyone who has subscribed to this site over Read more...
