Buckle your seatbelts for a round-up of stories on Northwest wine from October 8
th to 31
st. Read previous round-ups
here.
From around the world…Winnipeg Free Press writes about
Pursued by Bear.
From around the country…Wine Spectator writes about the
passing of Eric Dunham. At the magazine, Harvey Steiman writes that
big name Burgundians have arrived in the Willamette Valley, writes about
Oregon Riesling, and writes about the
next wave of Oregon vineyards.
The San Francisco Chronicle asks
whether Oregon is trying to copy California.
Wines & Vines writes that the
short season is expected to yield record crops.
Forbes writes about the
best bottles from Walla Walla.
St. Louis Today writes about
west coast Pinot Gris.
The Pensacola News Journal writes about
Numbskull.
The Minneapolis Star Tribune writes that
2012 proves to be a great vintage for wine.
Haute Living talks with
Ste. Michelle Master Sommelier Rob Bigelow about wine drinking tips.
The Lowell Sun (Massachusetts) writes about
Doubleback. They also write that the
Kung Fu Girl Riesling kicks butt!
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat writes that a
Santa Rosa cork supplier buys a Washington winery supplier.
The Tribune Review (Pennsylvannia) writes about
Washington State Syrahs.
Bloomberg gives a video entry about
Charles Smith.
Greenville News (South Caroline)
compares four red wines. They also recommend
several Washington wines for Halloween.
The St. George Daily Spectrum (Utah) writes about
Riesling for Oktoberfest.
From the blogosphere…Great Northwest Wine writes about the
death of Eric Dunham. They also write about a
Harrison Hill vertical, the
history and mystery of Harrison Hill,
top wines from the Great Northwest Invitational Competition,
winners from the Columbia Gorge Competition,
making a case for great Northwest Merlot,
Ste Michelle’s Bob Berthau,
Washington’s harvest expected to top 240,000 tons,
John Duval of Long Shadows, and
a taste for Chardonnay.
The Pour Fool writes about the
death of Eric Dunham and mourning people we barely knew.
NW Wine Anthem writes about
Full Pull Wines. They also write about
Oregon Chardonnay.
Winophilia writes about the
2012 Avennia Gravura.
The Wild Walla Walla Wine Woman writes about
Numbskull. Catie also writes about her
new book on the Walla Walla Valley.
Wine Searcher.com writes that the
Pacific Northwest promises a memorable vintage.
Woodinville Wine Update writes about
upcoming events.
Zinfandel Chronicles writes about the
2011 EFESTE Jolie Bouche. Tom also writes about the
Force Majeure 2006 Collaboration Series IV and the
Rasa 2010 Vox Populi.
AgInfo.net writes about
growing and producing quality wine grapes.
Snooth writes about
Oregon’s Riesling revival.
Wild 4 Washington Wine writes about the
Stottle 2011 Syrah. William also writes about the
Skylite Cellars 2009 Syrah.
Wine Peeps writes about
Fall Line Winery.
The Wine Observer writes about the
Airfield Bombing Range Red.
Huffington Post writes about
Charles Smith.
From the locals…The Seattle Times writes about the
passing of Eric Dunham. They also write that
John Patterson is pouring top wines, write about
world class talent coming from Chateau Ste. Michelle, and
three cases of wine for the holidays.
The Bellingham Herald writes that the
Yakima Valley reaches new heights.
Good Fruit Grower writes about the
passing of Michael Miller. They also say to
choose plant material widely.
KPIC writes that
Southern Oregon Wine Institute introduces a business incubator.
KGW writes that
Oregon’s huge harvest gives winemakers an unusual challenge.
The Statesman Journal writes about a
new facility for Brooks Winery. They also write about
Oregon Rhone-style reds.
KTVZ writes that
Oregon wineries are expecting a vintage year (Are we in Portugal now?)
The Bellingham Herald writes about
five wines to have with dinner.
The Oregonian asks
whether less is more when it comes to wine.
Puget Sound Business Journal writes that
four Washington restaurants have ‘best wine lists’.
The Bellingham Herald writes about
Robison Ranch Cellars.
The Walla Walla Union Bulletin writes
a story from the archives: Eric Dunham, a winemakers of many talents. They also write about the
passing of Eric Dunham.
KXLY writes that
crush begins for local winemakers (Right as it is winding down!)
The Yakima Herald writes that
Washington wants to boost wine sales in Canada.
Capital Press writes that a
grant helps promote Washington wine in Canada.
The Kitsap Sun writes about
how vintage affects your wine.
Wenatchee World writes about
harvest. They also write that there is
more than one way to skin a grape.
KONP writes about the
sale of Olympic Cellars.
That’s all folks!
Post-harvest is a special time in the vineyard notes resident photographer Richard Duval. His November vineyard prowls included this morning visit to the rolling rows of Spring Valley Vineyard, just north of Walla Walla, long a favorite shooting site.