Playing catchup, a mega round-up of stories on Northwest wine from August 15
th through September 30
th. Read previous round-ups
here.
From around the world…Decanter writes about an
Oregon producer filing a lawsuit over pesticide drift.
Harper’s UK writes about
UK marketing efforts helping to boost exports of Oregon wine.
Canada Metro writes about
Oregon wine.
The Drinks Business writes about
Chehalem Wines.
Windsor Square (Toronto) asks
what Washington’s signature variety is.
The Montreal Gazette writes about the
Kung Fu Girl Riesling.
From around the country…Wine Spectator writes about a
new project from Christophe Baron. They also write about
Dunham Cellars one year later and about
Judy Jordan buying two Willamette Valley properties.
The Press Democrat writes about
Ted Baseler and the Pacific Northwest migration.
The LA Daily News writes about
wining and dining in the Willamette Valley.
D Magazine writes about the
Stoller Family Rose. They also write about
Washington wine.
Shanken Daily News writes about
Oregon on the rise. They also write about
Precept’s Washington portfolio driving growth.
The Chicago Daily Herald says to
let Washington State Riesling be your go-to for any cuisine.
Zagat gives
five wine picks from Charles Smith.
Forbes writes about
Amazon selling wine. They also write about
The Allison.
The San Jose Mercury News writes about
non-traditional red blends, with a callout to Buty.
The Reading Eagle writes about a
trip to Oregon.
CNN writes about 10 up and coming wine regions, with a callout to
Walla Walla.
Durham Region says
Washington State produces excellent wine.
The Wall Street Journal write about the
quest for well-priced domestic Pinot Noir.
Fortune writes about
Passing Time.
SC Times writes about
Jones of Washington.
Dayton Business Journal writes that the
Northwest abounds with great wine.
The San Francisco Chronicle writes about rose with a callout to
Charles and Charles and K Vintners. They also write about the
purchase of Chehalem Mountain Vineyard.
Sports Illustrated writes about
Passing Time.
USA Today
Charles Smith’s new Seattle facility.
The Washington Post writes about
five Oregon wines to try.
The Lacrosse Tribune writes about the
Two Vines Shiraz.
Duluth News Tribune writes about
Walla Walla wineries.
Architectural Digest writes about
Charles Smith’s new Seattle facility.
Upstart Business Journal writes about
pairing lawyers and wine.
From the blogosphere…Jameson Fink talks with
Seven Hills Winery. He also write about the
Raptor Ridge Tempranillo and the
Brick House Chardonnay.
Great Northwest Wine writes about
whether the Walla Walla Valley is Washington or Oregon (including a podcast with yours truly),
Stoller adding winemakers, the
passing of Cole Danehower,
Oregon’s bumper crop in 2014,
Seven Hills Winery. They also write about
Washington Merlot,
Gordon Estate,
Washington Grenache,
Co Dinn,
Red Mountain’s new director,
Naked Wines new label,
Auclair Winery,
Freddy Arredondo at Cave B,
grieving the passing of Eric Dunham,
Dunham Cellars, a
new study of Walla Walla Valley vineyards,
Jones of Washington,
Baer Winery, a
wildfire destroying a Lake Chelan winery,
Tertulia Cellars, and the
Auction of Washington Wines.
Seattle Refined writes about
Seattle’s urban wineries. They also write that
Georgetown and SoDo are now wine neighborhoods.
Wine-searcher.com writes about
Willamette Valley Vineyards offering an investment opportunity, that
2015 could be another record year for Washington, and that
2015 could redefine Oregon’s wine industry.
Snooth writes about
Willamette Valley Chardonnay.
Lucha Vino writes about
Washington Mourvedre vs Monastrell.
Go Local PDX writes about
Sokol Blosser.
Palate Press writes about
five Oregon wineries with restaurants.
Paste writes about
Woodinville wineries.
Go Local Worcester writes about
Hedges.
Table Talk writes about
harvest beginning at Ste. Michelle.
Vinography writes about
Vinum Ferus.
Wild 4 Washington Wine gives a
September update.
Write for Wine writes about
Columbia Crest. Margot also writes about
Charles Smith’s Jet City facility.
The Examiner writes about
wine tasting at the foot of the Cascades.
Woodinville Wine Update writes about a
new tap room at Village Wines.
Zinfandel Chronicles writes about the
2006 Cayuse Flying Pig. Tom also writes about the
Fall Force Majeure releases,
Betz Fall releases,
Lauren Ashton Roussanne, and the
2004 Woodward Canyon Old Vines Cabernet.
From the locals…Seattle Metropolitan (articles by yours truly) writes about
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling, the
Gorman Old Scratch Cabernet,
Hogue Gewurztraminer,
Milbrandt Pinot Gris,
Two Vintners Syrah, and
Mercer Sauvignon Blanc.
The Yakima Herald writes about the
early harvest. They also write that the
grape crop could set another record, the
fast and furious harvest, and that the
math of wine grapes is not always easy.
The Register Guard writes about
Oregon’s record breaking year in 2014. They also write about
Abacela and say the
Oregon won’t become the Napa of the north.
The Seattle Times writes about
Walla Walla. They also write about
Dick Boushey.
The Tri-City Herald writes about
inexpensive reds.
Oregon Live asks
whether 2014 was Oregon’s best year. They also write about the
rise of Oregon winemaking, that
forsaking the status quo leads to success, and the
best of the best of the Willamette Valley.
KPLU says
so many wines, so little time.
The Portland Business Journal remembers
Cole Danehower. They also write about
Argyle opening a new tasting room and
how climate change could hike the price of your Pinot Noir.
The Statesman Journal writes about
Willamette Valley Vineyards raising $6M. They also write that
harvest starts with the bar set high and about a
new Elton winery.
Good Fruit Grower writes about
Derek Way, previously of Sagemoor, moving to China. They also say to
embrace wine diversity, selling lesser known wines,
tannins from vine to wine, and the
growth of the Washington wine industry.
The Puget Sound Business Journal writes about the
Auction of Washington Wines raising a record amount of money.
The Yakima Herald writes about
King County cracking down on tasting rooms. They also write about
fortified wines.
The News Register writes about
drought in Oregon. They also write about the
early harvest.
The Bellingham Herald writes about
Coach House Cellars. They also write about
Winter’s Hill Estate,
wildfires,
North Central wineries, and
La Chanterrelle.
The Mail Tribune writes about the
Southern Oregon wine industry.
The Columbian writes about
Oregon’s record breaking year in 2014. They also write about
crush and a
Battle Ground vineyard.
Capital Press writes that
Oregon’s harvest is off to an early start. They also write about
Cody Wright,
Washington’s early harvest,
Wilridge, and
Vitis Ridge.
KMRT writes that
Oregon is expecting a historic year.
KING 5 writes about a
tour through Washington’s first vineyards (with video). They also write about
The Rocks.
WSU News says
students and grapes converge on the new Wine Science Center. They also write about a
donated wine sorter and about
the growing Washington wine industry.
The Ballard News Tribune writes about
Carter-Lamour.
KNDO writes that
smoke from wildfires isn’t keeping tourists away. They also write that
Yakima Valley tourism is expected to grow this fall.
The Mercer Island Reporter writes about
rosé.
Oregon Wine Press writes about
reducing pests using thermaculture. They also write about
David Hill celebrating 50 years,
Panther Creek,
catering in wine country, and the
Burgundy challenge.
The News Tribune writes about
Chelan wineries feeling the effects of wildfires.
Eugene Daily News writes about
Oregon vintners experimenting with Italian varieties.
The Seattle Weekly asks
whether east coast wineries will embrace Washington wines.
The Portland Tribune writes about the
growth of the Oregon wine industry.
Growing Produce writes about
Washington’s early harvest.
Lake Oswego Preview writes about
Bill Fuller.
The Guardian writes about
Oregon’s first black winemaker.
The CDA Press writes about
wine camp. Read
part two.
The Spokesman Review writes about
local vintners crafting wines with local crops.
The Kitsap Sun writes about
assessing a vintage.
NR Today writes about the
Southern Oregon Wine Institute.
KPTV writes about
Oregon’s warm growing season and early harvest.
KEPRTV writes about
grapes arriving at the Wine Science Center.
That's all folks!
While for some wineries the 2015 harvest season is at its end, others are still crushing and pressing fruit. Resident photographer Richard Duval captured this old-fashioned hand press hard at work at Auclair Winery in Woodinville's Warehouse District. Click on the picture to see a larger image.
Our weekly Harvest 2015 Pic of the Vine comes from the Yakima Valley. Resident photographer Richard Duval captured a colorful morning’s harvest of Sangiovese at Paradisos del Sol, led by winegrower Paul Vandenberg.
Resident photographer Richard Duval captured winemaker Kevin Correll of Barrage Cellars strapping down two tons of Cabernet Franc grapes just picked from Yakima's famed Red Willow vineyard! Click on the picture to see a larger image.