Sean P. Sullivan - Washington Wine Report

A round-up of stories on Washington wine from July 8th to 14th 2012. Read previous round-ups here.

From around the country…
Shanken Daily News writes that Gallo targets one million cases of Washington wine.

The Daily Herald writes about the Walter Clore Private Reserve.

Pensacola News Journal writes about Gilbert Cellars.


From the blogosphere…
Northwest Wine Anthem gives a Friday find.

Through the Walla Walla Grapevine writes about Abeja’s Chardonnay.

WineEYak writes about what’s happening in the vineyard.

Woodinville Wine Update writes about new directions for Woodinville Wine Country.

Wanderlust and Lipstick writes about Walla Walla wine.

Paul Gregutt sifts through booze buying options.

Zinfandel Chronicles writes about the 2003 Cayuse En Cerise Syrah. Tom also writes about Wine Enthusiast’s guide to camping.

The Grower writes about a new on-line sustainability tool.

The Washington Vine writes about Patit Creek’s Tempranillo.

Table Talk writes about Zinfandel.

Write for Wine writes about EFESTE’s Feral Sauvignon Blanc.

Wine Peeps writes that consumers win as the beverage race heats up. They also write about Cadaretta.

Lucha Vino compares a Washington Riesling to one from Alsace.

Wild 4 Washington Wine writes about the aMaurice Cellars Malbec.

Redmond Patch writes about Woodinville sharpening its focus on tourism.

Bellevue Patch writes about Total Wines attempt to break a record for most people uncorking wine simultaneously.

Mercer Island Patch writes about wine reviews.


From the locals…
The News Tribune writes that there is a sunny forecast for Washington wine.

The Seattle Times writes that wineries hope that Gallo will lift the industry.

Writing for The Seattle Times, Paul Gregutt says when looking for refreshing summer whites, look to Oregon.

KNDO writes that Gallo gives local winemakers recognition.

The Bellevue Reporter writes about Total Wine hoping to set a record for synchronized bottle openings.

CBS Seattle writes about upcoming wine and beer festivals.

The Herald writes about Jones of Washington.

The Columbia River Reader writes about the Helix Syrah.


Leftovers (posts missed from previous weeks)…
Sips & The City writes about the 4^th Annual WSU Wine Symposium.


That's all folks!