Ben Smith of Cadence focuses exclusively on one region, and one style of wine, to craft vineyard-designated wines
The former Boeing engineer takes a deep dive into Bordeaux-style blends.
Andy Perdue
Andy Perdue, a Washington native and third-generation newspaperman, is a wine author, journalist and international judge. He has been writing The Grapevine column in Pacific NW magazine since 2013. Learn more about wine at greatnorthwestwine.com.
Local importers make it easy to explore exciting, affordable wines from one of Spain’s most dynamic regions
The red grape Tempranillo dominates vineyards in historic Rioja.
4 newly released books on wine that pair perfectly with the holidays
These gift ideas for wine-lovers are almost as delicious to open as a bottle.
After years of planting grapes at Red Mountain, the Aquilini family preps its first release
In 2013, the owners of the Vancouver Canucks bought 670 acres of land in Washington’s most important vineyard region.
Andy Perdue’s top wines for 3 seasonal gatherings of eating, drinking and merriment
12 recommended bottles for each holiday pair beautifully with feasts for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s.
Washington’s future winemakers have 4 in-state college options VIEW
Viticulture students now have 4 choices that are especially suited to Washington’s wine industry.
The Backstory: how a winemaker’s admission led to an exploration of wine education in Washington
When a prominent winemaker — a California transplant — said it took him five years to figure out Washington grapes, that gave Andy Perdue a...
Andy Perdue’s list of top $30-and-under wines VIEW
His 2nd-annual compilation of delicious, more-affordable wines highlights the best from Washington, Oregon and Idaho.
DeLille Cellars’ 2015 Harrison Hill is Andy Perdue’s Wine of the Year VIEW
This red blend that uniquely speaks to a sense of place is made with grapes from the venerable Harrison Hill Vineyard in the Yakima Valley.
The couple behind Succession Wines finds increased motivation, and success, after a devastating wildfire
Brock and Erica Lindsay rebuild and replant on the north shore of Lake Chelan.