“Cabernet Sauvignon’s star is on the rise in Washington, as production has increased more than 50% in recent years and shows no signs of slowing down. What accounts for this dramatic increase? A series of warm vintages since 2013 have allowed growers to successfully...
When we think about Oregon wine country, we often think of the Willamette Valley, a cooler region on the west side of the Cascades that often has gray skies, often a bit of rain. A climate perfect for Pinot Noir, the red grape of France’s Burgundy region. What we...
When it comes to wine tourism, it’s easy to be seduced by far-flung destinations, or rely on the big players in America, like Napa Valley and Sonoma County. But as American viticulture becomes more and more sophisticated, underdog regions have grown increasingly...
Interesting read on @wine_spectator today! “Willamette Valley, as I wrote a few weeks back, is a happening place. There are new projects and players and a sense of renewed energy in Oregon's lead region for Pinot Noir, and I returned from a recent trip to Willamette...
Napa is Cabernet country, but the valley also excels with other red Bordeaux grapes, both in blends and as standalone bottlings. Leading the pack in today's selection, Merlot has long been a staple in Napa, where it's the third-most planted variety.
Fendant, perhaps with a bubbly cheese fondue, as clear and mineral as Alpine air, or Gamaret with its peppery cassis notes? If you haven’t, it might just be because the Swiss drink almost all of it themselves! In fact, only 1% of the total output is exported—a good...
“When offered the right support, northern soil can produce an unexpected range. According to the Vermont Grape and Wine Council, the cold-hardy vineyard will survive to “minus 25, minus 35, some even to minus 40 degrees F,” thanks to the hybrid varieties that thrive...
“Beautiful scenery, outstanding wines, a warm welcome from the winemakers themselves: There’s so much to love in Germany’s Mosel Valley, a region largely undiscovered by American travelers.” READ MORE...
“When owners Will and Danyelle Prouty first opened Division Wines in 2011 on Portland’s Division Street, they did so with the intention of creating a small wine store they believed would add value to their neighborhood. After all, the shop would be a mere 12 blocks...
“In Oregon, most of the syrah is grown in the warmer Southern Oregon region, as well as in the Walla Walla Valley. Oregon brings in about 2,000 tons of syrah annually. Idaho wineries are now finding that Rhône varieties do well in the Snake River Valley, where...