Reflections on a Year of Wine
The following article was written by Ryan Messer. Read previous articles by Messer here. I drink a lot of wine, and prior to 2013, I thought I knew a lot about wine. Last year proved otherwise Read more...
A Yakima Valley Icon
The following article was written by Ryan Messer. Read previous articles by Messer here. Iconic. It is the first word that comes to mind when I think of DuBrul Vineyard. Some vineyards produce a single high Read more...
A Woodinville Winecation
The following article was written by Ryan Messer. Read other articles from Messer here. I frequently write about wine travels in eastern Washington because that’s where I live, and what I know best. However, after a Read more...
Six Steps for Starting a Wine Tasting Group
The following article was written by Ryan Messer. Read other articles from Messer here. I am frequently asked , “What’s the best way to learn about wine?” And my answer has always been, “Drink more!” While this Read more...
Washington’s 13th AVA Comes on Strong
The following article was written by Ryan Messer. Read other articles from Messer here. In October of last year, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) awarded a group of authors approval for Read more...
The most important thing in the tasting room isn’t always the wine
The following article was written by Ryan Messer. Read other articles from Messer here. Over the years, I have stepped foot in hundreds of wineries, tasting rooms, or co-ops in Washington State. Each time, the person working Read more...
Seven Steps For Wine Touring When You Have Children
The following article was written by Ryan Messer. Read other articles from Messer here. Some wine-loving parents think they have to give up wine touring when they have children or at least have to leave the kids Read more...
A Walk Down Yakima’s North Front Street
The following article was written by Ryan Messer. Messer lives in the Yakima Valley and writes about travel and wine tourism in the valley and throughout the state. Read additional background here. I am a Read more...
