By Cole Swanson
Known by many in the Washington state wine community, winemaker Chris Upchurch, founder of Upchurch Vineyard, has been on a fearless pursuit to make high quality wine for the past…
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The Ultimate Guide to Lewis-Clark AVA
Rewind back to 1872 when the first vineyards in the Pacific Northwest were planted in the Lewis-Clark Valley. Lewiston, Idaho, rapidly became the grape and wine capital of this region…
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Springtime Sipping at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm and Vineyards
Springtime in the Pacific Northwest means an abundance of beautiful flowers start to bloom. While yellow and purple wildflowers steal the show in the Columbia River Gorge and daffodils begin…
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All in the Family
Second-Generation Winemaker Megan Hughes of Barnard Griffin Megan Hughes was raised in the heart of Washington Wine Country, and saw her parents Rob Griffin and Deborah Barnard run Barnard Griffin,…
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10 Wine Industry Insiders Divulge the Wine Rules they Love to Break
“If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.” — Katharine Hepburn This is certainly true when it comes to rules of the wine world. Drink pink only…
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Washington Nebbiolo — a Hidden Gem
Washington Nebbiolo has been a hidden gem for almost 40 years since restaurateur and Cavatappi winemaker, Peter Dow, convinced Red Willow vineyard owner, Mike Sauer, to plant one acre as…
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15 Golden Nuggets of Wisdom from Remy Drabkin of Remy Wines
Remy Drabkin of Remy Wines has been stirring up a wine revolution in Oregon’s Willamette Valley for the last 15 years. In those years, Remy has carved a niche for…
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Whether you know it or not, XOBC Cellars is your new favorite winery.
Founded by wives Jeri and Amy Andrews, and Catherine and Brandi Carlile (yes, THE Brandi Carlile, multi-time Grammy Award-winner), the winery aims to combine inclusiveness with sipping your favorite variety….
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Under the Radar: Marginalia Winery
Using Ancient Techniques to Craft Modern Wine Historians believe winemaking began as early as 6,000 B.C. in parts of Eurasia, today known as the republics of Georgia and Armenia. One…
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4 Questions with Laurent Montalieu of NW Wine Company
Laurent Montalieu was born in Germany and moved to the postcard-perfect Caribbean Island of Guadeloupe when he was 1 year old. After spending his formative years there, he headed to…
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