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Andy Perdue

My long, strange trip with Viognier

August 25, 2023 by Andy Perdue 1 Comment

I had become a real fan of many of the Rhône varieties that had been produced in Washington state, so my dislike of Viognier was confusing. For sure, I had tasted delicious examples of the wine. While judging in Dallas one year, I adored a Texas version of Viognier. I thought it strange that I had this love/hate relationship with a variety that seemed to garner so much … [Read more...] about My long, strange trip with Viognier

The Wine Knows: Wine-related Movies with Industry Intrigue

April 8, 2023 by Andy Perdue Leave a Comment

The dark days of winter tend to inspire doubleheaders at my house — well, more like a matinee followed by a movie night — since it’s neither sunny nor warm enough yet in the Pacific Northwest for me to spend time outside.  And while Oscar season is a time to explore new cinematic stories, it also leads me to revisit some of my favorite movies, regardless of their award … [Read more...] about The Wine Knows: Wine-related Movies with Industry Intrigue

From Argentina to Washington with Malbec for Juan Muñoz-Oca

January 19, 2023 by Andy Perdue 2 Comments

Juan Muñoz-Oca, chief winemaker for the growing Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, was practically born with Malbec running through his veins. A native of Argentina’s Mendoza Valley, Muñoz-Oca was introduced to premium wine as a child. Before he turned 10, he knew he was going to be a winemaker when he grew up. The South American country is among the world's leading wine … [Read more...] about From Argentina to Washington with Malbec for Juan Muñoz-Oca

The Wine Knows: L’Ecole N°41 provides unique taste of its 2018 Perigee

November 15, 2022 by Andy Perdue Leave a Comment

A global pandemic turned a top Walla Walla Valley winery’s in-person outreach idea into an educational opportunity for adventurous wine consumers. But first, the back story from the iconic schoolhouse in the tiny town of Lowden. L'Ecole N° 41 can be viewed as a template for a Bordeaux-inspired house in Washington state with signature red blends crafted in an Old World … [Read more...] about The Wine Knows: L’Ecole N°41 provides unique taste of its 2018 Perigee

The Wine Knows: Mastering the magical blend of GSM

July 23, 2022 by Andy Perdue 1 Comment

Among Washington’s best styles of wine is GSM, shorthand for a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. All three of those grapes are traditionally grown in southern France’s Rhône Valley, from a region known as Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It is part of the greater Cotes du Rhône appellation, much as Red Mountain is a small part of the greater Columbia Valley American Viticultural … [Read more...] about The Wine Knows: Mastering the magical blend of GSM

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Indian Creek Winery 2022 Dry Rosé of Syrah, Snake River Valley $20

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Wine Cruises & Safaris

National Geographic partners with Food & Wine magazine for 2024 wine cruise series on Columbia, Snake rivers

Cruising the Rhine and Moselle with Wit Cellars

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Grapes

VineLines Dispatch gallery: ‘I go where they grow’ as 2023 harvest begins

My long, strange trip with Viognier

British Columbia wine industry prepares for widespread replanting

May’s heat pushes much of Northwest wine country ahead of hot 2015 vintage

Unique approach to ice wine leads to win for Nederend, Koenig Vineyards

Food

Match Maker: King Estate Winery rising stars combine for elevated restaurant experience

Match Maker recipe: Corn Agnolotti with Chanterelle Mushroom, Roasted Corn, Black Truffle and Citrus Brown Butter

Match Maker recipe: Beef Ribeye with Uni Butter, Pacific Dulse and Lobster Glace

Match Maker: Thiessen puts his brand on WW with Walla Walla Steak Co.

Match Maker recipe: Chocolate Crémeux Tart with Cocoa Nibs and Hazelnuts

History

Washington wine leaders back HistoryLunch in Seattle

Love at first sip, thanks to Wente Vineyards

Merit, heritage surround helpful Meritage concept

L’Ecole N° 41 Winery develops lesson plan in history for Walla Walla

A historical tasting of L’Ecole N° 41 Winery’s first 40 years at the Schoolhouse library

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