Sean P. Sullivan - Washington Wine Report

A round-up of stories on Washington wine from March 1^st to 7^th.


From around the country

The San Jose Mercury News writes about Milbrandt Vineyards.

The Dayton Business Journal writes about Domaine Ste. Michelle as does the Minneapolis St. Paul Star Tribune.


From the blogosphere

Citrus Quark writes about a trip to Woodinville with callouts to DeLille, Matthew, Novelty Hill, and Januik.

Wine and Beer of Washington State reviews the Seattle Food and Wine Experience. The also look at the Walter Dacon C’Est Syrah Magnifique and Roussanne. They also write about the national Washington Merlot Twitter tasting coming up on March 25^th.

Paul Gregutt writes about Brian Carter Cellars. He also writes about Northstar Merlot and tasting wine.

Through the Walla Walla Grapevine writes about opening a Leonetti Merlot.

Toledo Wines and Vines look at Washington wine. They also write about micro-wineries with callouts to Gilbert Cellars and Cascade Cliffs.

Drink Nectar writes about Sauvignon Blanc and the upcoming Washington Merlot tasting. Josh also writes about Washington wine month and gives out some monthly honors for February.

Ken’s Wine Guide checks out L’Ecole No. 41’s 2007 Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

Seattle Wine Gal writes about the Washington Merlot tasting.

Cellar Mistress writes about Semillon.

NW Wine & Real Estate writes about Pomum Cellars and Tempranillo.

The 1 Eye Wine Guy writes about Kiona’s 2005 Late Harvest Gewürztraminer.

One Rich Wine Guy writes about social media.

The Oregon Wine Blog writes about Terra Blanca. They also write about Yakima’s Barrel House.

K Vintners writes about Portland’s Washington Wine Rocks.

Wine and Dine Walla Walla writes about Glencorrie winery.

NW Food News picks up the NPR story about Hedges’ distaste for wine scores.

Woodinville Wine Update writes about the launch of the Food and Wine Pairing Network. Shona also writes about the Seattle Food and Wine Experience.

Yak Yak Wine writes about Hedges.

Write for Wine writes about the Sip of Snoqualmie. Margot also writes about Seattle’s Sip Wine Bar.

Erika Szymanski writes about Ward Johnson Winery.

Washington Wine gives a rant about Washington wine month.

Windy City Wine Guy writes about Washington wine history.

WBC writes about the upcoming Wine Blogger’s Conference.

Wine Foot writes about Bookwalter’s 2007 Foreshadow Cabernet.

Wine Peeps writes about Washington wine available in Phoenix.

Family Wineries of Washington State write about SO2. They also write about taxes on pesticide and fertilizer.

About.com writes about Mercer’s 2007 Merlot.


From the locals

KUOW writes about Hedges’ dislike of having its wines scored. They also write that wine tastings may coming to Farmer’s Markets soon.

KNDO writes about Canyon’s Edge new tasting room in Kennewick.


That’s all folks!