There are so many lovely people in the wine industry. When I call someone for an interview or show up at their tasting room, they are typically generous with their time, stories, and pours. It really is a pleasure to do this work. Hope you enjoy this year in review!
Introducing the Northwest’s 2024 SIPfluencers!
Sip Magazine, December 2024
So many incredible honorees! I wrote the profiles for David LeClaire and Liz Knapke.
Woven Takes you on a Delicious, Art-filled Journey
Sip Magazine, December 2024
Woven is a new restaurant on Tacoma’s waterfront filled with gorgeous art, delicious food, and excellent service—plus, a nearly all-Washington wine list.
Tacoma Is Your Next Wine Destination (Yes, Tacoma)
Sip Magazine, November 2024
Tacoma is the next hot spot for tasting rooms. Wineries are choosing this port city to open new or satellite tasting rooms to serve the growing population of interested wine drinkers who don’t necessarily want to make the trip to Seattle or Woodinville.
Hybrid Grapes Provide Delicious Option Amid Climate Change
Great Northwest Wine, September 2024
This article explores the small-but-expanding number of wineries that grow hardy French-American hybrid grapes in the Northwest. Not familiar with these grapes? Read on!
Al Fresco Drinks Season is in Full Swing
Sip Magazine, July 2024
A reprint from last Summer’s issue of where to go for an outdoors drinks experience (view preferred, but not required).
Visit the Lewis Clark Valley
Sip Magazine, June 2024
There are many amazing wine experiences just waiting to be had in the Lewis-Clark Valley, located on the unassuming Idaho-Washington border (just 30 minutes from Pullman and Moscow). This was one of Sip’s top 20 stories in 2024!
Woodinville’s Wine Wonderland: A Day of Exploration and Indulgence
Sip Magazine, April 2024
Originally in the Spring 2023 print magazine, now online! Check out this itinerary for one fun day in Woodinville.
Puget Sound Tasting Rooms Offer Experiences with Wine
Great Northwest Wine, March 2024
What draws visitors to a tasting room? It’s starts with the wine, but visitors want to know what else is on offer besides the traditional series of tasting pours. Music? Painting? Food pairings? Read to find out!