Regardless of how your enjoy social distancing, be sure to include Yakima Valley wines. There’s no substitute for a Yakima Valley Wine Country experience, but you can experience Yakima Valley wine from home. Enjoy a taste...
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow, spurring leaders to impose new restrictions in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus. This week, Gov. Jay Inslee issued an emergency proclamation mandating the temporary closing of...
The tranquility of winter vineyards moves to a flurry of activity as crews return to the vines to begin preparing for the 2020 vintage. Grower and co-owner of Two Mountain Winery, Patrick Rawn starts the process...
“All wine gets better with age.” “Red wine should never be chilled.” “Bottles sealed with a cork are better than those with a screw cap.” Can you tell myth from fact? Wine myths may seem harmless, but...
What are the best soils for wine grapes? This is a frequent topic of discussion while out tasting wine. So much so, that displays of rocks, gravel or soils are common in tasting rooms or...
Superior hillside sites shine in years like this. The finale of the 2019 wine grape harvest resulted in last-minute changes sending winemakers and grape growers scurrying to get ahead of the unseasonal weather. Although some acreage remains...
One of the most important and most challenging aspects of any holiday meal is the wine choice. Finding a wine that pleases the palates of your guests and pairs well with the food can be...
Halloween is here. It’s time to don your long-anticipated, carefully crafted costume for this year’s epic extravaganza. But what will you take to accompany your glorious attire? This is not the night to dig into your...
Keeping a well-stocked cupboard of delicious, great value wines doesn’t have to be a difficult task. Drinking well shouldn’t be a luxury, nor should you have to sacrifice good taste to avoid breaking the bank....
Autumn is a vibrant time in the Yakima Valley. Days are getting shorter and leaves are turning red and orange, dotting the horizon with beautiful warm colors, a sure sign that fall is in the...