Wautoma Springs offers a lesson on how to start a winery
When Jessica Munnell of Wautoma Springs had her first child, she did what any winemaker would do. She started a winery. “I decided this was my opportunity to start my own thing as a way Read more...
Hyatt Vineyards hires Caleb Foster as general manager and winemaker
Hyatt Vineyards in Washington’s Yakima Valley has announced the hiring of Caleb Foster as general manager and winemaker. Foster started at the position earlier this month.“I'm excited about the opportunity to help manage and drive the 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...
Fresh Sheet February 15th 2012
Today’s Fresh Sheet – new and recent Washington wine releases – includes wines from Mark Ryan Winery, Two Vintners, Desert Wind Winery, Forgeron Cellars, and Idilico. Read more…
Fresh Sheet August 10th 2011
Today’s Fresh Sheet – new and recent Washington wine releases – includes wines from Heaven’s Cave, Sweet Valley Wines, Lodmell Cellars, and Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery. Read more…
Maison Bleue – The Stuff of Dreams
As exciting as any winemaker to enter onto the stage in Washington in the last few years is Jon Martinez at Maison Bleue. Martinez left behind a promising career in dental surgery to pursue his Read more...
Recent print articles and thoughts on Washington Chardonnay
The July/August edition of edibleSeattle contains an article I wrote titled ‘Liquid assets: Why Chenin Blanc is a grape worth saving.’ The article, which contains a list of recommendations, can be found at the following Read more...
Five Syrah Under $15
In tough times, we continue the search for good, inexpensive wines.This month’s Five Under $15 focuses on Syrah – with an additional wine thrown in for good measure. In a recent article in Wine Press Read more...
JB Neufeld – “that uniqueness of place”
Winemaker Justin Neufeld of JB Neufeld Winery was taking a mycology class (the study of fungi) his junior year at the University of Washington when the class went on a field trip to Columbia Winery. Read more...