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...
In 2002, actor Kyle MacLachlan returned home to visit his dad in Yakima, Washington, to take one of their regular road trips to wineries in Walla Walla, Washington. MacLachlan had been toying with the idea of starting a wine business. While visiting Dunham Cellars,...
The Puget Sound and Yakima Valley AVAs are about as different as different can be. With growing concerns about climate change, winegrowers in each region are adapting to current conditions and planning for the future. Karen Krug, founder and winemaker at Spoiled...
Under the Radar with Steve Kilisky Limited Addition Wines doesn’t want to be just another Willamette Valley winery focusing predominantly on Pinot Noir. Married couple Bree and Chad Stock, co-founders of winery that goes by clever moniker “Ltd.+,” embody the Apple...
Cab Franc is a versatile grape. In blends, it adds complexity and aroma to the finished result. Since it ripens earlier than Cabernet Sauvignon, it’s an “insurance policy” and will contribute more to the blend if the Cabernet Sauvignon crop does not fully ripen and...
It’s the summer of 1986 and two high-school teenagers, JJ and Kelly Menozzi, are pondering their futures in their respective hometowns. When they entered their local movie theaters to watch the blockbuster hit “Top Gun,” neither anticipated how the film would...
