Top 60 Northwest Wines of 2024
Below are Northwest Wine Report’s Top 60 Northwest Wines of 2024! These wines were chosen from nearly 1,000 wines reviewed over the last year. I selected wines based on score, overall excitement, and, to a Read more...
Syncline’s spectacular 2022 vintage wines
Every now and then, a vintage comes along that perfectly suits a winery’s style. 2022 was just such a vintage for the Columbia Gorge’s Syncline Winery. “I think the quality from ‘22 is spectacular,” says Read more...
Grower Kevin Corliss, who spent 38 years at Ste. Michelle, retires
Kevin Corliss, vice president of grape resources at Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE), retired at the end of October. Corliss was responsible for managing all Ste. Michelle-owned and leased vineyards as well as grower relations Read more...
A deep dive into Beverly, Washington – the state’s 21st appellation
Beverly, Washington courtesy of Four Feathers Wine Services Editor's Note: See a summary table of Washington's appellations. On October 29th the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) approved Beverly, Washington as Read more...
What La Niña this winter means for the Pacific Northwest
The following article was written by Michael Fagin. Fagin is an operational meteorologist providing weather forecasts to clients in the Pacific Northwest and providing custom forecast for groups climbing Mt. Everest and other major peaks. Read more...
Getting to know Virginie Boone, new JebDunnuck.com Washington reviewer: Part II
Late last month, JebDunnuck.com announced that Virginie Boone had joined the team as senior editor. Boone will be the site’s new reviewer for Washington and will also cover a number of other regions for the Read more...
Getting to know Virginie Boone, new JebDunnuck.com Washington reviewer: Part I
Late last month, JebDunnuck.com announced that Virginie Boone has joined the team as senior editor. Boone will be the site’s new reviewer for Washington and will also cover a number of other regions for the Read more...
Two Vintners on aging Washington white wines
Morgan Lee, Two Vintners When it comes to aging wine, most enophiles think about Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, and other highly esteemed red grape varieties. Two Vintners winemaker and partner Morgan Lee thinks more Read more...
The rebirth of Hyatt Vineyards
“We know we’ve got a property that yields delicious wines,” says Hyatt winemaker and consultant Caleb Foster. “Terroir doesn't really go away. You simply need to take care of it.” Founded in 1983 by Leland Read more...
Gargantua Syrah: Josh Bergström’s inner beast
“I'm a Pinot Noir winemaker, but my inner beast has always been Syrah,” says Josh Bergström, owner, CEO, and director of winemaking at Oregon’s Gargantua and Bergström Wines. Gargantua is Bergström’s Syrah-dedicated project. The project Read more...
Update from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates: Part II
David Bowman, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates This is the second in a two-part interview with David Bowman, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE). In Part I, Bowman discussed potential Read more...
Update from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates: Part I
Earlier this month, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE) submitted the first step of a site plan review for its Chateau Ste. Michelle property to the city of Woodinville. Here, in the first part of a Read more...