A small AVA within the Umpqua Valley, Elkton was approved in 2013, largely due to Terry Brandborg who settled in the...
Allan Scott Family Winemakers, Marlborough (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc 2020
One of the true Marlborough pioneers, the Scott Family made its first Sauvignon in 1975. As it has evolved, the...
Naches Heights Vineyard, Yakima Valley (Washington) Syrah 2019
The Naches Heights AVA was approved in 2012, and the winery of the same name is owned by Phil Cline. He was the...
K Vintners, Yakima Valley (Washington) Viognier 2019
Widely available, K Vintners’ wines are part of the Charles Smith lineup which includes the popular Substance...
Lu & Oly, Yakima Valley (Washington) 2019
With tasting rooms in Woodinville and Walla Walla, the Mark Ryan Family has developed a strong following and sells many...
The Okanagan Valley: Making Canadians Proud
Visiting Canada’s Okanagan Valley has been on my must-do list for years. And though the visit had to be postponed...
Spearhead Winery, Okanagan Valley (British Columbia, Canada) Pinot Noir 2019
This is the winemaker’s best cuvée selected from barrels, and the final blend is a mix of Dijon clones plus...
Amulet Wines, Okanagan Valley (British Columbia, Canada) 2019
Amulet is a brand launched in 2018 by veteran winemaker Dwight Sick. While continuing as winemaker at Moraine...
Gray Monk Estate Winery, Okanagan Valley (British Columbia, Canada) Pinot Auxerrois 2020
From its 25-acre vineyard in Lake Country above Lake Okanagan, Gray Monk is one of the few growers of Pinot Auxerrois...
Savage Grace Winery, Yakima Valley (Washington) Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Self-proclaimed former “music dude” turned winemaker, Michael Savage and his wife, Grace, established their...
Quails’ Gate, Okanagan Valley (Canada) 2020
First planted in 1961, a love affair with Chasselas effectively started this family winery, and this white remains one of...
See Ya Later Ranch, Okanagan Valley (Canada) Pinot Noir 2020
Located near the south end of Skaha Lake and nearly two thousand feet above sea level, See Ya Later Ranch one of the...