Wine News

How Wine is Made
From the vineyards to the fermentation tanks and the oak aging barrels to the final filtration process, making good wine involves many key steps along the way. Learn the…

WSU Research Winery Begins Production this Fall

A Washington State University research winery at Prosser starts production this fall with capacity for about 5,000 gallons.

Randy’s Culinary Wine & Food Adventures: Greg La Follette’s Extreme Winemaking
Greg La Follette of Sonoma’s Tandem Winery is cut from the same cloth as other extreme winemakers, writes Randy Caparoso. Their work is measured not only by what they put in the bottle, but also by the waves they generate while doing it.

Lots of reds and whites are getting greener

Q: We want the wines we purchase to be as “green” as possible. Who’s doing the best job, in your opinion? A: Many wineries are making progress… Q: We want the wines we purchase to be as “green” as possible.

Wine of the Week: Rutherford Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 (CA) $32
This is a fascinating full-bodied red wine. It’s filled to the brim with juicy blackberry fruit, cherry and sweet spice. The Rutherford Hill Cab’s flavor profile is structurally…

Wine, coast to coast (Boca Raton News)
Wine appreciation a class for Lynn University s hospitality students taught by sommelier Charlie Arturaola - is bringing winemaking into the 21st century by hosting a live teleconference on campus with viticulture experts from the Constellation Wine Company in Napa Valley.

Domestic Wine Retailers Stop in Richland on WA Wine Tour (KNDO - KNDU Tri-Cities)
Wine retailers from all over the country are touring Washington wineries to learn more about our wines.

Bucko’s Wine Reports: 100 new wines
White wines and ros s from around the world will refresh you during the dog days of summer, but you’ll still need some big reds to go with that grilled steak. Randy “Bucko” Buckner reports this month on 100 new wines in a variety of categories.

Wine of the Week: Smoking Loon Syrah 2005 (CA) $9
The 2005 Smoking Loon Syrah is a dynamite deal for just $9 a pop. The ripe blackberry and dark cherry explode on the palate and mingle elegantly with herby…

English writer claims Champagne was invented in Somerset not France

London, September 27 : A new book on the history of cider entitled ‘Ciderland’ suggests that Champagne was invented in Somerset, England, not France.