From the monthly archives:

September 2007

Review: Novelty Hill-Januik Winery

by Thad on September 5, 2007

What an incredible facility Mike Januik and his design team have created at the new Novelty Hill-Januik Winery. This extraordinary winery makes its older, more established neighbors look staid and stale. Novelty Hill-Januik was clearly … Tweet This Post

What happened to Whidbeys liqueur, ports? – Seattle Times

by author unknown on September 5, 2007

What happened to Whidbeys liqueur, ports?Seattle Times, United States – Sep 5, 2007Q: Why has Ste. Michelle stopped producing Whidbeys Liqueur and Ports? My wife and I took a romantic getaway some 16 years ago to the island and fell in … Tweet This Post

Dropped by Darby’s

by writeforwine on September 4, 2007

There’sa new winery in Woodinville! Darby Winery recently opened its doors to a new tasting room at 19501 144th Ave NE. We stopped by on Sunday and enjoyed chatting with winemaker Darby English, in between pours on a busy Labor Day … Tweet This Post

Harvest beginning in earnest

by author unknown on September 4, 2007

It’s the day after Labor Day, and wine grape harvest in Washington should kick in today. We heard scattered reports about some white varieties (primarily Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris) being picked late last week, but the real work should begin now. Tweet This Post

A Celebration of Washington Wines

by author unknown on September 4, 2007

Jan 26, 2008 (Sat): Join the black-tie gala featuring premium Washington wines, an elegant multicourse meal, and silent and live auctions that include wines, travel packages, weekend getaways, and a staggering array of fabulous offerings. Proceeds will benefit Washington State University’s Viticulture and Enology Program. Visit www.wineauction.wsu.edu for more information. Tweet This Post