A mega round-up of articles on Northwest wine from June 22
nd to July 21
st. Read previous round-ups
here.
From around the country…Wines & Vines writes that
wild weather has Northwest growers on their toes.
Wine Spectator writes about
Washington Malbec. They also write about the
tyranny of light.
Shanken Daily News writes about
Washington wine’s key players. Read part two
here.
The LA Times writes about
Oregon wines at the Vintages Trailer Resort.
The Marcus Island Sun Times (Florida) says to enjoy good wine minus fancy prices with a callout to
Desert Wind.
Fortune writes about
Drew Bledsoe and Doubleback.
Forbes asks
whether Andrew Will is America’s best red wine.
The Dallas Morning News writes about the
Charles Smith Velvet Devil Merlot.
The St. Cloud Times (St. Louis) makes the
2012 Jones of Washington Syrah its wine pick.
Pamplin Media Group writes that
Oregon wines are simply amazing.
Opelika Auburn News writes about a
tour of Washington wine country.
The Vail Daily News writes about great wine regions for family travel, with a callout to the
Willamette Valley.
The Gainesville Times recommends the
Woodward Canyon Artist Series Cabernet.
The Des Moines Register writes about
Chardonnay day in Oregon.
USA Today writes that
Oregon matures into a world class wine and food destination.
Shanken Daily News writes about the
rosé boom, with a shout out to Charles & Charles.
The Augusta Chronical writes about the
Charles & Charles Rosé.
The Lowell Sun writes about
Washington wine.
The Mercury News writes about
Willamette Valleys 50th anniversary.
From the blogosphere…Vinography gives a shout out to several
Northwest wines. Alder also writes about
Pacific Northwest swelters.
Wine Searcher.com writes that
drought bites the Pacific Northwest.
Great Northwest Wine writes about
Forgeron Cellars. They also write about
Cave B,
Viognier,
Zinfandel and Primitivo,
Celebrate Walla Walla,
Louis Skinner at Betz Family,
Les Trouves,
Celebrate Walla Walla,
veriason,
Tapteil Vineyards,
Cabernet Sauvignon,
Jean-Francois Pellet of Pepper Bridge and Amavi,
outgoing Red Mountain AVA Alliance director Heather Unwin,
friends and family planting Grenache on Red Mountain,
Anelare,
Derek Way of Sagemoor heading to China, the
Naumes family opening a custom crush facility in Oregon,
Angel Vine launching Urban Crush Winery in Portland, and
Ponzi Vineyards.
Tech Times writes that WSU researchers say
drinking red wine can help you lose weight.
The Wild Walla Walla Wine Woman writes about
brosé.
Seattle Refined writes about
24 hours in Walla Walla.
Uncorked Ventures writes about the
Kiona 2013 Chenin Blanc. They also write about the
2012 Corvidae The Keeper, the
2008 R Stuart Pinot Noir, and the
Brooks Amycas White Wine.
Woodinville Wine Update write about
upcoming events.
Wild 4 Washington Wine writes about the
2012 Kiona Syrah. William also talks about
Siren Song Wines.
NorthJersey.com recommends several
Northwest wines.
Vindulge writes about
wine pairing for smoked tenderloin.
Lucha Vino compares
Washington Chardonnay to Chablis.
Table Talk Northwest writes about
Maryhill.
Northwest Wine Anthem writes about
EFESTE and the game of Rhones.
The Daily Meal writes about
Maryhill.
Zinfandel Chronicles writes about the
2012 Angel Vine Zinfandel. Tom also writes about the
2010 Rasa Creative Impulse, and the
2009 Force Majeure Collaboration Serives VI.
Write for Wine writes about
summer Sauvignon Blancs. Margot also writes about
BBQ reds,
Go Local PDX writes about
Oregon whites.
The Examiner writes about
two new satellite tastings rooms in Woodinville.
From the locals…The Seattle Weekly asks
whether Walla Walla is too hot for winemaking. They also write about
Basel Cellars.
The Yakima Herald writes about
who put the sparkle in Pacific Northwest wine. They also write about
David Rosenthal taking over the Chateau Ste Michelle white wine program and that
Cabernet is king in Washington.
Seattle Metropolitan (articles by yours truly) writes about the
2013 Les Trouves Red Wine. They also write about the
2014 Maison Bleue Lisette Rose,
2013 EFESTE Evergreen Riesling,
fourth of July wines, and the
2012 Purple Star Syrah.
Oregon Wine Press writes about a
wine to remember Maddie Higgins. They also write about
Bells Up Winery,
rose, and
Willamette Valley Vintners expanding.
KIMA TV writes about
high temperatures affecting Yakima Valley crops.
The Spokesman Review writes that
Walla Walla wines are in a class of their own.
The Columbian writes about
Merlot’s flavor profile. They also write that
Clark County may adjust noise standards for wineries.
The Seattle Times recommends
wines to go camping with. They also write about
turning Spokane into a wine destination and
Saviah Cellars.
The Mail Tribune writes that
wine country license plates pay off.
The Walla Walla Union Bulletin writes about
L’Ecole on the Today Show. They also write about
Celebrate Walla Walla.
The Bend Bulletin writes that the
weather is ideal for wine grapes.
The Bellingham Herald writes about
Elk Cove.
The Eugene Daily News writes about the
Ponzi Riesling.
That’s all folks!
What winemaker Charles Smith does, he does big and that is much in evidence in the newly opened Charles Smith Wines Jet City in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle. At 32,000 square feet, the new facility is claimed to be the largest urban winery in North America. We sent resident photographer Richard Duval to take a look.
