A Sparkling Wine Movement in the Pacific Northwest Mary Cressler January 26, 2015 Columns, Features, Mary Cressler 3 Comments "Sparkling wine is the pinnacle of winemaking. It’s very difficult to make a really exciting sparkling wine. It’s one of the holy grails of winemaking! It’s a very tough thing to get right."
Farmers in the desert: the Horse Heaven Hills AVA Mary Cressler September 22, 2014 Columns, Features, Mary Cressler 2 Comments It's not a region known for lavish wineries or tasting rooms, though I it is home to some of the most important vineyard land in Washington State.
When your iconic wine is everything: Washington’s diversity issue Erika Szymanski April 13, 2014 The Wine World 1 Comment Maybe I’d hate to see that tiny little plot of odd vines uprooted to make room for more really excellent Merlot. The preservation of the good of a few over achieving the best good of the many? Maybe, but Americans long ago decided that diversity is good for everyone.
Airfield Estate: Miller Keeps Climbing in Washington State Kristina Anderson April 9, 2014 Wine Spotlight 1 Comment This is the fifth and final chapter in Kristina Anderson’s series on young, innovative “winentrepreneurs” for Palate Press. There is...
2010 Columbia Winery “Lapis” Red Wine David Honig February 12, 2014 Tasting Notes A very nice Syrah-driven red blend from one of the patriarchs of Washington Wine. Recommended. 89 points.
Treveri Sparkling Rosé David Honig December 27, 2013 Tasting Notes The aroma is a perfect blend of fresh-squeezed Indian River citrus, Ruby Red grapefruit and Valencia oranges. Citrus dominates the palate, too,...
2009 Davenport Cellars “Continuity” Red Blend David Honig December 25, 2013 Tasting Notes Cabernet Franc has a big effect on aroma, and here it piles tobacco leaf atop plums and black cherries. Elderberry, black cherry, and tar open...
2010 Ginkgo Forest Vineyard “Gingko Red” Red Blend David Honig December 9, 2013 Tasting Notes Vanilla, pepper, and chocolate covered cherries are on the nose. Black cherries lead on the palate, with the chocolate following from behind, hand in...
