About 40 years ago, I was chatting with a then-young winemaker about why he remained in Washington state rather than returning to his native California. “Washington is the Wild West of winemaking,” he told me. He stayed because he wanted to be part of a frontier spirit that was looking ahead to see what could be done here, find out what wine grapes would grow here … [Read more...] about Sniff, Sip, Swirl: Holmes family unveils Arneis on Red Mountain
Grapes
Northwest Merlot remains memorable in talented hands
It’s rare for a wine writer to receive gratitude for conducting a judging focused on an already-famous grape, but Merlot could still use a PR agent nearly two decades after being miscast in the Oscar-winning Sideways. “Thank you for holding a Merlot-focused tasting,” a vintner wrote. “One movie did so much damage to a wonderful varietal.” Another replied, “Very cool to … [Read more...] about Northwest Merlot remains memorable in talented hands
Tinte Cellars adds second Red Mountain vineyard
Tim Gamble and his wife, Teresa Spellman Gamble, owners of Tinte Cellars in Woodinville, Wash., announced Wednesday the acquisition of their second Red Mountain vineyard in as many years by adding E&E Shaw Vineyards. The Gambles purchased the 12-acre planting from Ed and Eve Shaw last year. In 2020, Tinte Cellars bought Corvus Vineyard. The Shaws have been longtime … [Read more...] about Tinte Cellars adds second Red Mountain vineyard
Oregon wine harvest fell by 29% in 2020, but growth continues
PORTLAND, Ore. — In the four-decade history of the Oregon Vineyard and Winery Report, this year's ranks as the most sobering because the global pandemic, West Coast growing conditions during the 2020 vintage and deadly wildfires contributed to lower yields in vineyards and fewer grapes on crush pads. The University of Oregon's Institute for Policy Research and Engagement, … [Read more...] about Oregon wine harvest fell by 29% in 2020, but growth continues
Hot, dry climate July report marks finale by Greg Jones at Linfield
The July 2021 Weather and Climate Summary and Forecast by renowned environmental scientist Greg Jones brought a sobering outlook for the Northwest wine industry in terms of conditions similar to the historically hot 2015 vintage, and the monthly report included news that Jones has resigned from Linfield University in McMinnville, Ore. "With this month's Weather-Climate … [Read more...] about Hot, dry climate July report marks finale by Greg Jones at Linfield