WALLA WALLA, Wash. — It took 32 hours of travel for Australian winemaker John Duval to reach Walla Walla, but one of the world’s famous Syrah producers could still smile last month during a historical tasting of his Sequel at Long Shadows Vintners. These are unlikely to ever achieve the buzz of Penfolds Grange, Australia’s most-coveted wine, which Duval made for 16 years. … [Read more...] about John Duval creates ageworthy Syrah at Long Shadows Vintners
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From Napa to Idaho: Coiled Wines’ twisted tale
GARDEN CITY, Idaho - If you were happily building a life and winemaking career in Napa Valley - the heart of the American fine wine industry - would you move to Idaho to start a winery? Leslie Preston, owner of Coiled Wines, is finding tremendous success with her small winery. And while she got a few strange looks from fellow winemakers in Napa Valley, many were quite … [Read more...] about From Napa to Idaho: Coiled Wines’ twisted tale
Inside the Great Northwest Invite
HOOD RIVER, Ore. — Last week, 16 influential wine professionals gathered at the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel to participate in the second annual Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition. The competition is unique in North America in that it is the only judging in which the judges nominate the wines they want to have tasted. In all, 424 wines were entered in the … [Read more...] about Inside the Great Northwest Invite
Ste. Michelle’s Bob Bertheau on Riesling, lots and lots of Riesling
WOODINVILLE, Wash. - Bob Bertheau makes Riesling. A lot of Riesling. More Riesling than anyone in the world. It wasn't always that way. In fact, when he applied to become the white winemaker for Chateau Ste. Michelle, he was asked if he'd made Riesling. Of course, he replied. "I'd made one or two tanks of Riesling in 16 years," Bertheau told Great Northwest wine … [Read more...] about Ste. Michelle’s Bob Bertheau on Riesling, lots and lots of Riesling
Randy Dunn brings maverick style from Napa to Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Allen Shoup never doubted that Napa Valley iconoclast Randy Dunn would be an ideal fit to make the Cabernet Sauvignon for the star-studded Long Shadow Vintners in Washington state. A recent look back at the 2003 Feather, Dunn’s original vintage for Shoup, should answer any questions that anyone else may have had about the winemaker who helped make Caymus … [Read more...] about Randy Dunn brings maverick style from Napa to Walla Walla