Sean P. Sullivan - Washington Wine Report

A round-up of stories on Northwest wine from December 1^st to 7^th.  Read previous round-ups here.

From around the world…

The Globe and Mail writes about the 14 Hands Hot to Trot White Blend.

Drinks Business Review writes about Erath releasing its first wine from Willakia Vineyard.


From around the country…

The San Francisco Chronicle gives a preview of its Top 100 white wines, with a call out to Analemma. They also write about top Pinot Noir, top Zinfandel and other reds, top Cabernets and blends, Chardonnay, other whites, sparkling wines, and top Rhone-style reds.

Wines and Vines writes about Red Mountain.

Forbes writes about the ten best wines of 2014 with a shout out to Cadaretta.

Channel 3000 (Madison, WI) writes about five wines to try in 2015 with a shout out to Sleight of Hand.

The Washington Post writes about five holiday wines to keep on hand with a callout to the Purple Hands Pinot Noir.


From the blogosphere…

Great Northwest Wine gives a peak at the Wine Science Center. They also write about Columbia Crest, Canoe Ridge Vineyard, and Melissa Burr of Stoller Family Estate.

Wild 4 Washington Wine writes about the 2011 Wautoma Wines Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. William also writes about the 2013 Mercer Estates Rosé.

At the Lip of Your Glass writes about Fausse Piste.

The Wild Walla Walla Wine Woman writes about a Holiday Barrel Tasting book tour.

Table Talk Northwest writes about McKinley Springs.


From the locals…

Portland Monthly writes about the 100^th anniversary of Prohibition.

The Mail Tribune writes that the Southern Oregon wine industry had a robust 2013.

KING Five writes about Charles Smith.

Wenatchee World writes about value reds for the holidays.

OPB News writes about three Oregon wines in the Wine Spectator Top 100.

Seattle Metropolitan writes about red wines to warm the winter nights (article by yours truly).

KGW writes about Northwest wines in Wine Spectator’s Top 100.

The Herald writes about value reds for the holiday season.

Boise Weekly writes about Bordeaux-style blends with a callout to Revelry.

Eugene Daily News writes about the Adelsheim Pinot Gris.

The Bellingham Herald writes about 14 Hands.

The Statesman Journal writes about O Wines.

Go Local PDX gives a tour of top producers in Oregon.

The News Tribune writes about the passing of Goose Ridge Founder Arvid V. Monson.


That's all folks!