Sean P. Sullivan - Washington Wine Report

A round-up of stories on Washington wine from August 22nd to 31st.


From around the country…

The Washington Post writes about Washington Riesling.

Wine Spectator writes about the 2011 growing season.

The Cannon Beach Gazette writes about K Vintners.

St. Louis Today writes about Chenin Blanc with a callout to Hestia Cellars.

Wine Business.com writes about Raymon McKee’s promotion to head red winemaker at Chateau Ste. Michelle.


From the blogosphere…

Esquin does a Eroica retrospective.

WINO Magazine writes about the Auction of Washington Wines.

Through the Walla Walla Grapevine writes about Tranche Cellars. Catie also writes about Leonetti Cellar.

Northwest Wine Anthem writes about Tempranillo. They also write about the Cotes du Fremont Rose, and Forgeron Cellars.

Wine and Beer of Washington State writes about pairing wines and friends. They also write about #CabernetDay.

Seattlest writes about a Washington wine tasting with Steve Tanzer.

Wine Peeps writes about Northstar. They also write about a Quilceda Creek vertical, the Auction of Washington Wines, Washington Chardonnay, and Chateau Ste. Michelle’s 2010 Columbia Valley Riesling.

Lucha Vino compares a Washington Tino to a Spanish Ribera del Duero.

Crosscut.com writes about the need for better research on Washington wine.

Eater asks whether farm-to-table restaurants are hypocrites for not serving local wine.

Palate Press writes about Scorerevolution.

Table Talk writes about Washington sparkling wines.

Wine Guy Mike talks with the folks at Reynvaan (scroll down).

Nectar Tasting Room & Wine Blog announces a partnership with the American Childhood Cancer Organization.

Samammish Patch.com writes about the Auction of Washington wines.


From the locals…

Seattle Metropolitan writes about Washington’s top wines. They also write about Red Mountain.

The Puget Sound Business Journal writes about the Auction of Washington Wines.

The News Tribune writes about distributors spending against the latest Costco liquor initiative.

Whatcom Magazine writes about North Central Washington wineries.

The Seattle Weekly talks with Madeline Dow.

The Seattle Times writes about a new poll on the latest liquor initiative. They also write about Ohme Garden.

NorthwestWines.com writes about a blind tasting of Washington $10 reds.

The Kitsap Sun writes about Sauvignon Blanc.

KPLU writes about the 2011 growing season.


That's all folks!