Sean P. Sullivan - Washington Wine Report

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 50^th 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!