Foraged Bounty From Forest and Field
Evergreens and truffles bring the flavors of the wilderness to the table
Features
Visiting Owen Roe Washington
Wines of Owen Roe balance sunshine and freshness
Getting Closure: Tasting 2010 Clos Roche Blanche L’Arpent Rouge
Lessons from opening a singular bottle—too late
Own-Rooted: A Vine Stock Nursery Story
Washington’s soils create an uncommon opportunity for viticulturists: a nursery of own-rooted vines
Figgins Estate, Walla Walla Valley
Winemaker Chris Figgins crafts a blend of Bordeaux grapes washed by mountain air
Tasting Columbia Crest Reserve Wines
This high-volume producer also makes tiny lots of premium wine
Wine List Economics: Nitty-Gritty Advice from Top Wine Directors
Reduce costs, scale markups, look at real dollars, and always crunch the numbers
Balancing Act: Red Blends With Personality
The whole can be greater than the sum of its parts
Backward and Forward: Tasting Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, 1974 to Now
Snapshots from four decades of Napa Cabernet Sauvignon teach us something about taste, and tasting.
An Entrée to Oregon Pinot Noir
It’s hard to call them entry-level. But it’s easy to call them delicious.
Red, White, and Wind: Wines From Petaluma Gap
My Tasting Panel column considers these terrific cool-climate wines
Unique Wines for Winter Fare
In my Tasting Panel column, I offer ten unique wines to explore this winter.