Cellarmasters are relatively unknown and unheralded members of a winemaking team. They are responsible for organizing and overseeing daily cellar operations. Cellarmasters are jacks-of-all-trades with a seemingly never-ending list of crucial tasks to accomplish...
Scott and Vicki Nokleby decided to make a mid-life career change and move to the Walla Walla Valley in 2020. Opening a winery was not part of the plan. After an exhaustive search they found the perfect spot and purchased a farm located in the Blue Mountain...
In the March 2024 print edition of Sip Magazine, writer Steve Kilisky pondered the many ingredients winemakers use – or choose not to use – to create a bottle of wine. Here, he addresses why you cannot find those ingredients on the label – and what might...
Are you looking to give wine-related books as gifts this holiday season? The suggestions below will satisfy a broad range of palates, from wine newbies to experts. These books won’t wind up gathering dust on a shelf. Your wine-loving recipient will cherish them and...
Since opening The Kitchen at Abeja in 2021, winemakers Amy Alvarez-Wampfler and Dan Wampfler have created a transformative experience that begins the moment guests arrive at the Walla Walla winery to enjoy a prix-fixe menu that highlights current Abeja releases and...
Many moons ago, Carménère was considered one of Bordeaux’s “Noble Grapes” along with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Those vineyards were decimated in the 1860s by the phylloxera bug, which feeds on grapevines. Growers opted not...
As wine lovers seek out alternatives to traditional Bordeaux, Burgundy and Rhone varietals and wine styles, orange wine — aka skin-contact wine — is drawing the attention of winemakers interested in expanding their repertoire. Two Vintners owner/winemaker, Morgan...
Building a legacy at De La Luz Wines Victor De La Luz is from Tehuacán, Mexico, about 150 miles southeast of Mexico City. He had a difficult childhood. After losing his father when he was 3 years old, his mother tried hard but struggled to make ends meet. “When I...
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, this two-part story celebrates two Washington state Hispanic winemakers named Victor. Victor Palencia and Victor De La Luz have a lot more in common than their occupations and first names. Their journeys are about deep...
Editor's note - Shortly after this story was published, Brock Lindsay passed away unexpectedly. It is a tragic loss for his family and the Chelan wine community. Our sympathies go out to all who were touched by Brock's charm and caring personality. Brock Lindsay...
