A round-up of stories on Washington wine from March 15th to 21st.


From around the country…

The Contra Costa Times writes about Milbrandt Vineyards.


From the blogosphere…

Wine Library TV talks about #WAMerlot.

Another Passion writes about Full Pull Wines’ Paul Zitarelli.

Paul Gregutt writes about Pacific Rim. He also writes about Buty and Betz and some top Washington wineries.

Yak Yak Wine writes about Olsen Estates. He also writes about Columbia Winery’s 2004 Otis Vineyard Cabernet and Tunnel Hill’s 2007 Riesling.

Drink Nectar writes about ways to maximize #WAMerlot. Josh also writes about Swirl, Smell, Slurp and celebrates his 100^th post.

Write for Wine writes about Taste Washington.

WINO Magazine writes about Spring Valley’s 2004 Frederick. They also write about the threat from spotted wing Drosophila, the Ghost of 413 Riesling, and talk with Jamie Brown of Waters Winery.

United Slurps of America writes about Washington wine with callouts to Seven Hills and Charles Smith.

Boozing It writes about Novelty Hill’s Royal Slope Red. They also write about Kyra’s Chenin Blanc.

Wine Peeps writes about single vineyard red blends. The also write about Trio Vintners.

Wine Predator writes about #WAMerlot.

RJ’s Wine Blog writes about Dusted Valley’s 2007 Stained Tooth Syrah.

Wine Foot writes about Woodinville Spring Release.

StarChefs.com writes about Washington Merlot.

WAWineMan writes about Columbia Crest’s 2006 Reserve Merlot.

Woodinville Wine Update writes about Village Wines moving. Shona also writes about the Otis Kenyon tasting room opening in April, the Bob Betz pizza recipe, and the closing of Twisted Cork.

Northwest Cork and Fork writes about K Vintners Syrah.

Washington Wine writes about the Red Diamond 2007 Merlot. Lisa also writes about Sagelands.

The Oregon Wine Blog writes about #WAMerlot. They also write about Taste Washington.

Ken’s Wine Guide writes about the 2006 Pepper Bridge Cabernet Sauvignon.

Wine and Beer of Washington State gives a review of Seattle Uncorked’s 4^th annual Bags and Bottles event. They also write about a wine 102 class at William Church.

Through the Walla Walla Grapevine writes about misperceptions about wineries.

PourWineReview.com looks at Columbia Crest’s 2007 Horse Heaven Hills Merlot.


From the locals…

The Spokesman-Review writes about #WAMerlot.

King 5 talks about Taste Washington.

From the Tri-City Herald, Woehler writes about top Northwest Riesling

The Yakima Herald writes an editorial about wine tourism.

KREM writes about the potential effects of El Nino on Washington winemakers.

YCDA talks with Ted Baseler about the growth of the Washington wine industry.


That's all folks!