From one side of Washington State to the other, there are good wines – and good wine bargains – to be had. The 2004 whites have been hitting the shelves in full force and both the 2005 reds and whites have started to creep into the market; although most of the reds won’t be released […]

People in the wine industry sometimes refer to wines as Old World versus New World. What’s the difference? Old World wines come from the classic grape growing countries of Europe including Italy, France, Spain and Germany. The New World consists of the United States, Chile, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The wine styles of […]

According to the calendar, there’s still a few more weeks of summer to enjoy. And as Pacific Northwesterners, we fully intend to take advantage of the end of the season by cramming it full with as many barbeques, picnics and outdoor activities as possible. A glass of chilled wine always seems fitting for a late […]

For a number of smaller Washington wineries it’s not uncommon for the owners and winemakers to still maintain their day jobs. I’ve met attorneys, pharmaceutical sales reps, real estate agents and farmers, to name a few, who are serious about their winemaking but just haven’t been able to make the jump to working at it […]