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It has long been rumored that the few rows of vines at the entrance to Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville, Wash., were required so the winery could be called a "chateau."
PROSSER -- Construction is expected to start soon on the next phase of what backers say will be the state's premier educational and promotional center for Washington's wines and food products.
For decades, it's been Washington's playground, a mountain getaway with stunning vistas, the heart of the state's famous apple industry and the nation's third-deepest lake. And for the past decade, grapes and wineries have crept in amid the orchards, and this spring it officially became a part of Washington wine country.
Those making wine around Lake Chelan have it made.
Occasionally, Wine Press Northwest will conduct "terroir tastings."
Cabernet Sauvignon, known as "the king of wines and the wine of kings," made Bordeaux and Napa Valley famous, and it would seem to be doing the same thing in Washington, where it is now the No. 1 red wine grape.
As the Great Depression showed, folks drink in good times and in bad. And that was when alcoholic beverages were illegal.
Wine columnist and critic Dan Berger wrote an article in the Summer issue entitled, "Wine writing, blogs and warts," in which Mr. Berger takes exception to the numerous bloggers out there who express their opinion and observation about wine.
John Powers, owner of Bellingham, Wash.'s Chuckanut Ridge Wine Co., said the Bad Bunny name naturally followed from the artwork on the label, used for a 2006 Cab-Merlot blend from the Yakima Valley.
Like the old winemaker's vines, Richard Sommer's legacy is rooted in time.
If you thought wineries in Western Washington were too few and far between to make a decent day or weekend of a winery tour, all you need do is look north to Whatcom County.
Sometimes, it takes a big injection of new ideas to shake up old ways of thinking. This is never more true than in the world of wine.
I've recently started taking a more serious approach to wine tasting and have started taking more extensive notes when I do. Any ideas for keeping my notes organized? And any tips for not seeming too obsessively geeky when I'm in the tasting room or at a restaurant?
The German and I headed south - Mendocino-south to the northern coast of California for the annual family camping trip. Yes, sometimes I camp - Rocky Mountain High and the works.
We call them grape varieties for a reason. But let's put the horse back in front of the cart.
As the cool days of autumn arrive, Northwest cooks return to their kitchens to celebrate the season with regional favorites such as oysters and shellfish, pumpkins and root vegetables, rich meat and game dishes, cranberries and new-crop nuts.
If you love a good murder mystery, your wine glass is spilling over now, as three new books set in wine country have hit the market in recent months.
PROSSER, Wash. - Snoqualmie Vineyards is one of those rare places where even its high-end reserve wines are bargains.
The grape: Chardonnay, enjoy as a cocktail wine.
Fall might be my favorite season because that's when many of my interests collide.
Here are the "Best Buy" wines ($15 and under) reviewed in our Recent Releases section of the Summer 2009 issue of Wine Press Northwest. Wines are categorized by variety and style.
Here are the white wines reviewed in our Recent Releases section of the Fall 2009 issue of Wine Press Northwest. Wines are categorized by variety and style.
Here are the red wines reviewed in our Recent Releases section of the Fall 2009 issue of Wine Press Northwest. Wines are categorized by variety and style.
