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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Que Syrah, Syrah, Syrah

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Perhaps it was the pandemic. Or perhaps I had been in a winemaking rut. Nonetheless I decided to shake things up this year. The outcome? Fro...
Sunday, October 31, 2021

Quincy - The Gorge, the Grapes, and the Gem

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It was a quick weekend getaway to hide from the Seattle rain. We packed our dogs and our vacation excitement, and headed for the rain shadow...
Thursday, September 30, 2021

Phylloxera, the Other Infection

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It was a month before harvest. We were told that our grape order with a Walla Walla vineyard could not be fulfilled due to a light crop this...
Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Pandemic Winemaking

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I have enjoyed winemaking as a hobby. I love dreaming about the new vintage in the spring while sourcing the grapes, waiting in anticipation...
Saturday, July 31, 2021

Pét-Nat, Pet What? The Hipster Sparkler

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You know Champagne and Prosecco, the two styles of sparkling wines. Their key distinction lies in the method of second fermentation, where t...
Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Sulfites Problems and The Magic Wand

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Recently I had a few problems with sulfites in my wine. It is not what you think. In fact, it is probably the opposite of what you think. I ...
Monday, May 31, 2021

Oh No! My Wine is Dumb!

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Recently I opened a bottle of my 2019 Syrah, excited to taste my latest vintage. I poured it into a glass and admired the beautiful dark ink...
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