CALDWELL, Idaho - Martin Fujishin is the hardest-working person in the Idaho wine industry. For a guy who's been making wine for less than a decade, the owner of Fujishin Family Cellars in the Sunnyslope Wine District is as involved as anyone: He manages vineyards, makes wine, educates, takes advantage of the newest laws and generally evangelizes for the burgeoning Idaho … [Read more...] about Fujishin Family Cellars brings energy to Idaho wine industry
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Northwest trek becomes Full Pull Wines
SEATTLE - Paul Zitarelli's journey from East Coast math major to Seattle wine expert has been surprisingly swift and has had no shortage of adventures. The owner of Full Pull Wines once harbored dreams of being a wine journalist. These days, he's influencing thousands of Puget Sound wine lovers while also fulfilling his writing goals. We recently sat down with Zitarelli … [Read more...] about Northwest trek becomes Full Pull Wines
Rob Griffin, dean of Washington winemakers, reflects on hot vintage
RICHLAND, Wash. - Thanks to a relentlessly warm and early year, the 2015 vintage is Washington will go down as one of the strangest - and possibly most delicious. Rob Griffin is in a unique position to offer perspective on this year's grape-growing season, as he has more Washington harvests under his belt than any winemaker in the state. Griffin arrived here from his … [Read more...] about Rob Griffin, dean of Washington winemakers, reflects on hot vintage
Greg Koenig continues to lead charge in Snake River Valley
CALDWELL, Idaho - It has been more than 20 years since a young, energetic man arrived on the Idaho wine scene and helped begin to change the perception of wine being made in the Gem State. Today, Greg Koenig is a veteran winemaker. He's not necessarily considered part of the old guard, even if the slightest hint of silver is starting to show up in his hair. With his brother, … [Read more...] about Greg Koenig continues to lead charge in Snake River Valley
Wine Folly founder’s journey from artist to author
SEATTLE - One of the world's most popular wine bloggers has turned her passion into a new book. Madeline Puckette, the leader of Seattle-based Wine Folly introduced Wine Folly: The Essential Guide to Wine this week to her adoring throngs of fans. Puckette launched Wine Folly in late 2011 and has quickly turned it into an Internet phenomenon through her delightfully … [Read more...] about Wine Folly founder’s journey from artist to author