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These American Viticultural Areas Are Peak “Millennial” and Turning 40 in 2024

In 2024, several American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) are popping corks to celebrate 40 years of…

A Guide To Sustainable Wine Certifications in the U.S.

Consumers are increasingly environmentally aware, seeking sustainable products in their day-to-day, and their wine-buying habits…

Rocks District of Milton-Freewater
The Rockin’ Rhône Wines of The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater

Growing up, I had one of those Matryoshka (stacking) dolls. Inside one was another. Inside that,…

Red Mountain Wine Exudes Old World Elegance, New World Opulence

Wanting to have it—whatever it is—both ways is a very human desire. There are few concrete examples…

Rosanna Lugo Is Making Washington Wine a Safer Place to Work for Spanish-Speaking Workers

Rosanna Lugo didn’t consider herself a wine drinker until she was nearing retirement. After close…

Walla Walla syrah
Editor Picks: 6 Syrah from Walla Walla Valley

In a region where Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot were once the two dominating grapes, Syrah…

Lake Chelan wine
A Taste of Lake Chelan Wine: 4 Exemplary Wineries To Try

Washington State’s Lake Chelan is one of the deepest in the U.S., shimmering with beauty…