Editor’s note: Turning the Tables is an ongoing series of wine writer Q & A interviews conducted by Carl Giavanti, a longtime wine industry advocate based in Portland. We asked him to begin his collaboration with Great Northwest Wine by introducing Dana Van Nest, a new contributor, to our readers. When not writing about wine or judging wine competitions, Van Nest works … [Read more...] about Turning the Tables on Seattle wine writer Dana Van Nest
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The Wines that Made us: Seth Kitzke and Château de Beaucastel Roussanne Vieilles Vignes
RICHLAND, Wash. — Seth Kitzke spent the summers of his youth pruning vines at his family’s vineyard on Washington state’s Candy Mountain. While managing orchards north of the Sagemoor vineyards — Bacchus and Dionysus — Seth’s father, Paul, was inspired by the daily drives through the vines to plant some grapes of his own on their property. “It’s all caliche and … [Read more...] about The Wines that Made us: Seth Kitzke and Château de Beaucastel Roussanne Vieilles Vignes
A Vine Start: My winding road to a WA Wine Country license plate
I certainly didn’t expect the personalized Washington Wine Country specialty license plate that I applied for on the first day they were available — Dec. 16, 2022 — to arrive in time for Christmas. So its July 30, 2023 arrival to my mailbox received a celebration. Yeah, the process took more than seven months, but I’m tickled to be driving around as a … [Read more...] about A Vine Start: My winding road to a WA Wine Country license plate
Somm-turned-journalist Zach Geballe lends Seattle perspective to VinePair
SEATTLE — The son of a professional cook and the stepson of a restaurateur, Zach Geballe has been immersed in the Pacific Northwest food and beverage culture since childhood. “Food was a very big part of my family life,” Geballe says. “At a young age I was encouraged to try new things, including a sip of beer or wine.” This early introduction to an array of flavors and … [Read more...] about Somm-turned-journalist Zach Geballe lends Seattle perspective to VinePair
Airfield Estates Winery soars with Sauvignon Blanc from Yakima Valley
SUNNYSIDE, Wash. — Third-generation winegrower Marcus Miller knew the style of Sauvignon Blanc he wanted for his family’s customers at Airfield Estates Winery, and it would need to start with growing grapes that evoked memories of his time in the famed region of Marlborough. “Making Sauvignon Blanc has been a passion of mine ever since the vintage I spent working harvest in … [Read more...] about Airfield Estates Winery soars with Sauvignon Blanc from Yakima Valley