Oregon Wine in 2026: a Soft Market, Two Extraordinary Vintages, and the Eola-Amity Hills at 20 Years
May, 2026
For anyone who follows Oregon wine, the past two years have felt like a riddle. The market is contracting. Wineries have closed, others have consolidated, and tasting rooms are quieter than they were three or...
The Washington Reset: High Quality and Hard Truths in the 2023 & 2024 Vintages
May, 2026
Washington wine country sits mostly in the rain shadow of the Cascades, dry and continental, where summer days can hit triple digits and winter cold can drop a vineyard to its knees in hours. It's...
Celebrating 20 Years of the Eola-Amity Hills AVA
April, 2026
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, one of the most distinctive and exciting wine regions within Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Officially established in 2006, the AVA has grown from a respected...
Chateauneuf-du-Pape (2023-2024)
February, 2026
Grace in the Heat: Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s Refined 2023 Reds The 2023 vintage for red wines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape was defined by overall balance and healthy growing conditions, resulting in wines that emphasize freshness, aromatic clarity, and approachability....
Finger Lakes: Latest Releases
November, 2025
The Finger Lakes. Carved by glaciers into long, deep ribbons of water, the Finger Lakes sit in the sweet spot for cool-climate winemaking. The lakes act like thermal batteries, storing summer heat and slowly releasing...
Sonoma County (2022-2023)
November, 2025
A Tale of Two Vintages: The 2022 & 2023 Sonoma County Wine Report Every vintage tells its own story, and in Sonoma County, the tale of 2022 and 2023 reads like a study in opposites....
Central Coast (2022-2023)
October, 2025
Santa Barbara County, Vintages 2022 and 2023 California’s Central Coast contains two very different wine worlds. Santa Barbara County is a cool-climate mosaic shaped by transverse valleys that pull ocean air inland. Paso Robles is...
Oregon - 2023 (Pt. I)
October, 2025
A Deep Dive into the 2023 Vintage Across the Willamette Valley After reviewing hundreds of wines from across Oregon this year (2022s and 2023s mostly), one thing is clear: the 2023 vintage marks a turning...
Washington - 2023 (Pt. I)
October, 2025
The 2023 Vintage – A Deep Dive into the Standout Vintage Our Summer 2025 Washington Wine Report is here, and it’s a big one. After reviewing hundreds of wines from across the state, it's clear...
Napa Valley 2023
September, 2025
Growing Season The 2023 vintage in Napa Valley is being widely celebrated by growers and winemakers as one of the most promising and balanced of the past two decades. The season began with a dramatic...
Oregon - 2021-2023
May, 2025
New Releases, Oregon Winter 2024-Spring 2025 Report Oregon’s wine industry, renowned for its iconic Pinot Noir and vibrant Chardonnay, has showcased remarkable dynamism over the past three vintages—2021, 2022, and 2023. After an extensive review...
Washington - 2021 & 2022 (pt.II)
April, 2025
The 2021 Vintage – Elegance and Complexity in a Challenging Year The 2021 vintage will be remembered by Washington winemakers as a year of notable extremes. Early spring brought mild weather and encouraging bud break,...
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022
January, 2025
Growing Season The 2022 vintage for Châteauneuf-du-Pape is widely regarded as another excellent year for this iconic wine region in southern Rhône. Characterized by a warm, dry growing season, the 2022 vintage produced wines with...
Washington - 2021 & 2022 (pt.I)
October, 2024
Washington State - 2021 vs. 2022 Vintages: A Tale of Contrast and Balance Washington State has long been recognized for producing high-quality wines, thanks to its diverse climate and ideal growing conditions. Each vintage, however,...
Oregon - Latest Releases (2022)
October, 2024
2022 Vintage Report The 2022 vintage in the Willamette Valley stands out as a year that challenged winemakers but ultimately delivered exceptional wines, showcasing the region’s resilience and adaptability. After a wet, cold spring and...