Category Archives: Heard Through the Grapevine
The Latest on the 2005 Harvest
The more I chat with Washington winemakers, the better things sound for the 2005 harvest. Initial reactions during the harvest were guardedly optimistic. Then as the calendar year came to a close, word began to circulate that it was going to be a banner year. Now that the grapes have had a bit more time […]
2005 Harvest Update
After spending time chatting with Eastern Washington winemakers over the past several weeks the word on the 2005 harvest appears to be good. Of course we really won’t know the final verdict until everything is in the bottle and we start drinking the wines in another two to three years. But overall, everyone appears to […]
Be Careful When Purchasing Organic Wines
You’ve probably noticed an increasing amount of space being dedicated to organic fruits and vegetables at your grocer. Wines made from organically grown grapes are also rising in popularity, and as they continue to claim more space in the wine section it’s important to know the specifics behind them. The USDA sets the standard for […]
Viognier: A Wine to Watch
Viognier has a reputation for being a bit difficult to grow. But I’ve spoken with several winemakers and they really feel that this isn’t entirely true. One of the reasons more Viognier hasn’t been grown might be because it has comparatively low yields. Low yields = less wine produced = less profit potential. But consumers […]