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A round-up of stories on Northwest wine from September 8th to 14th. Read previous round-ups here.

From around the world…

The Globe and Mail writes about American wineries you should visit.


From around the country…

At Wine Spectator, Harvey Steiman writes about Milbrandt. He also writes an extended article about Charles Smith (both may require a subscription).

The Napa Valley Register writes about Walla Walla.

USA Today gives a wine harvest festival guide.

The Associated Press writes about crowdsourced wines.

ABC Fox Montana writes about a Bozeman winery using Walla Walla fruit.


From the blogosphere…

Jameson Fink writes about the Horse Heaven Hills.

Great Northwest Wine writes about Nodland Cellars. They also write about Alexandria Nicole Cellars, Red Willow Vineyard, and the release of Duckhorn’s Canvasback Cabernet Sauvignon.

Northwest Wine Anthem writes about Stoller Family Estate. They also write about the Michelle sparkling wines.

Wine Peeps writes about the 2011 Long Shadows Sequel.

Wild 4 Washington Wine writes about the 2010 Gordon Estate Merlot. William also gives a podcast on Chardonnay.

Go Local PDX writes about Storyteller Wine Co.

Vindulge writes about Knudsen Vineyards.

My Central Oregon.com writes about a marker honoring the state’s first Pinot Noir vineyard.

Zinfandel Chronicles writes about the 2010 Fielding Hills Syrah.


From the locals…

NPR talks with Jim Holmes about harvest.

The Bellingham Herald writes about Barnard Griffin. They also write about Chateau Ste. Michelle.

KGW writes about the Oregon grape harvest.

Seattle Weekly writes about off the beaten path wineries in Walla Walla.

KOIN 6 writes about warm weather at harvest in Oregon.

KING 5 writes about Union Wine Co.

The Walla Walla Union Bulletin writes that airport traffic numbers continue to climb.

The Herald writes that North Central wine country is thriving.

The Mail Tribune writes about Quail Run Vineyards.

Capital Press writes about Firesteed. They also write about Portteus.

The Tri-City Herald writes about a new sorting system at Columbia Crest.

Good Fruit Grower writes about a new spider mite found in Washington.

Wine Press NW writes that it’s an early harvest for Canoe Ridge Estate.

The Yakima Herald writes that growers expect large yields.

OPB News writes about Oregon growers expecting a large harvest.


That’s all folks!