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History

Washington wine leaders back HistoryLunch in Seattle

August 26, 2023 by Eric Degerman Leave a Comment

Those with an interest in Washington state history researched and presented by professional journalists should be reading HistoryLink.org. It’s no coincidence that key sponsors of the organization’s Sept. 12 fundraising show in downtown Seattle — titled HistoryLunch 2023: The Tremendous Tale of Timber — include Brian Carter Cellars in Woodinville/Vancouver, Naches-based … [Read more...] about Washington wine leaders back HistoryLunch in Seattle

Love at first sip, thanks to Wente Vineyards

August 7, 2023 by Ken Robertson 3 Comments

The warmth of a grandmotherly California woman and the allure of the Wente family’s wines tasted during one afternoon were all it took to turn me toward a life of chasing after great wines. Since that day at historic Wente Vineyards — now roughly 50 years ago — when my brother Greg and I tasted through the wines under her tutelage, I’ve been in love with good wine. Wente … [Read more...] about Love at first sip, thanks to Wente Vineyards

Merit, heritage surround helpful Meritage concept

July 21, 2023 by Eric Degerman Leave a Comment

Each of us has something that bugs the crap out of us. For my wife, one of those is my gum chewing. Because I write about wine, my biggest pet peeves seem to involve the misuse of “Meritage.” Vintners ignorant of its history and its definition should not be using it. And for those who do know, well, they need to coach their customers on how to pronounce it. A First … [Read more...] about Merit, heritage surround helpful Meritage concept

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

July 19, 2023 by Eric Degerman Leave a Comment

LOWDEN, Wash. — Forty years ago, L’Ecole N° 41 first rang the bell as a winery in the historic Frenchtown schoolhouse where Jean Ferguson made the wine for her husband, Baker, to take to market. They teamed up to produce one white wine — a Sémillon — and a single red wine. That 1983 Merlot would go to the head of the class at the Enological Society of the Pacific Northwest … [Read more...] about 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

July 19, 2023 by Eric Degerman Leave a Comment

LOWDEN, Wash. — As L’Ecole N° 41 Winery commemorates its 40th anniversary, owner Marty Clubb and winemaker Marcus Rafanelli invited Great Northwest Wine to taste the winery’s history via select landmark wines that proved key to the winery’s success. Each section features comments by Clubb and Rafanelli on the significance of the wine, some notes for the wine nerdy, and ends … [Read more...] about A historical tasting of L’Ecole N° 41 Winery’s first 40 years at the Schoolhouse library

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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

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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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