The Grape Northwest

08/10/2024

Just another release weekend at Sparkman Cellars

04/22/2022

Made in the shade

02/04/2022

Soakin’ in a cool vibe in McMinnville, OR

09/01/2021

Prosser is the birthplace of Washington's wine industry and the gateway to Horse Heaven Hills. Here are more reasons to check out this cool town in the lower Yakima Valley:

Welcoming tasting rooms, prestigious vineyards, interesting inns and tasty food stops make Prosser a great Northwest wine destination.

06/24/2021

ICYMI, the 2021 Seattle Wine Awards revealed some cool gems across Washington, Oregon and Idaho. I can't wait to get to Stanwood to try Bayernmoor's pinot noir.

Newcomers, stalwarts, bargain wines, spendy selections and others all get equal chances to shine in the 2021 Seattle Wine Awards.

09/11/2020

A great way 2 start a wine country weekend.

08/22/2020

All signs point to a mid-September opening for Chris Sparkman and Sparkman Cellars new tasting room at Woodinville’s Hollywood Station.

07/03/2020

Julien Perry's awesome new cookbook offers tasty ways to bring the flavors of wine country to your home:

This new cookbook and winery guide by Seattle food writer Julien Perry brings the joys of Washington wine and food to your home.

06/23/2020

With Karen MacNeil as host, Auction of WA Wines is elevating the virtual tasting experience to a whole new level.

Auction of Washington Wines new digital format includes live virtual tastings with accomplished wine pro Karen MacNeil.

05/22/2020

Wine fuels social interaction, even in times of social distancing. Memorial Day weekend has arrived, and here is a preview of what to expect in Northwest wine regions in a summer like no other:

Northwest wine country businesses get creative as they prepare for the return of wine tasting in the age of social distancing.

04/18/2020

I asked/he answered. Here's a look at wine and social distancing in the words of Jamie Brown, founder and winemaker: Waters Winery.

https://www.thegrapenorthwest.com/social-distancing-jamie-brown/