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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...
Friday, April 30, 2021
Cheers to Sunshine!
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Sunshine! The long overdue reprieve from the dreary darkness of winter is finally here. As daylight stretches on and lingers, nature is burs...
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