Below is a list of my publications beyond this site. Contact me for reprints of any articles that do not currently have web copies or if links are broken.
I have written about wine regularly for Seattle Metropolitan since 2010. Click on this link to see a list of my articles for Seattle Metropolitan. I have contributed to Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book since 2015, writing the Washington and Idaho sections. I was a contributing editor at Wine Enthusiast from 2013 to 2022. Click on this link to see a list of my articles from Wine Enthusiast. As of fall of 2022, I began focusing almost all of my efforts on this site and largely stopped freelance writing.
Last updated 3/31/2026
Full Pour Spring 2023 – “Woodinville’s warehouse garagistes – How western Washington’s wine hub germinated in the seediest of places”
Wine Enthusiast April 2022 – “The penny trick”; “Hinterlands: Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills”
Wine Enthusiast February 22, 2022 – “What does racking mean in wine?”
Wine Enthusiast February/March, 2022 – “Time to cut out wine capsules”
Wine Enthusiast February 9, 2022 – “Glass bottles the latest supply chain headache”
Wine Enthusiast January 31, 2022 – “The lifecycle of a wine bottle”
Wine Enthusiast January 18, 2022 – “What does Brix mean in wine?”
Wine Enthusiast December 31, 2021 – “Washington: A tale of two vintages”
Wine Enthusiast December 31, 2021 – “Coravin: Innovator of the year”
Wine Enthusiast December 21, 2021 – “Red Mountain earns its place in the spotlight”
Wine Enthusiast December 7, 2021 – “Six myths about Washington wine (and the truth)”
Wine Enthusiast November 29, 2021 – “Turbocharged by pandemic, wine auctions evolve”
Seattle Metropolitan October 7, 2021 – “Best wineries in Lake Chelan”
Wine Enthusiast September 16, 2021 – “How do you make a wine for the ages?”
Wine Enthusiast September 13, 2021 – “‘You only get one shot at this’: The science and art behind vineyard sites”
Seattle Metropolitan September 10, 2021 – “Where to drink wine in Yakima Valley”
Seattle Metropolitan August 13, 2021 – “The best wineries to visit in Walla Walla”
Seattle Metropolitan June 8, 2021 – “The best wineries in Woodinville”
Seattle Metropolitan May 14, 2021 – “A guide to Seattle’s best urban wineries”
Washington Tasting Room Spring 2021 – “Trends: The year in wine”
Wine Enthusiast April 4, 2021 – “The US wine industry is a mess. Here’s how to fix it”
Wine Enthusiast April 2021 – “Reimagining Woodinville”
Wine Enthusiast March 23, 2021 – “Key changes in winemaking teams at Ste Michelle Wine Estates”
Wine Enthusiast March 3, 2021 – “Put a cork in it? The wine closure industry is changing”
Seattle Metropolitan March 6, 2021 – “Five cutting edge Washington wines to try this month”
Wine Enthusiast February 17, 2021 – “The complex science of smoke taint”
Wine Enthusiast February 17, 2021 – “Put a (better) cork in it (podcast)”
Seattle Metropolitan February 3, 2021 – “Five wines from exciting new Washington vintners”
Wine Enthusiast February/March 2021 – “The United States of Merlot (Washington Section)”
Wine Enthusiast January 11, 2020 – “Trump administration issues another round of tariffs on US wine industry”
Seattle Metropolitan January 6, 2021 – “Five great wines for $18 and under”
Seattle Metropolitan December 6, 2020 – “Four sparkling wines for the holidays”
Wine Enthusiast December 18, 2020 – “The changing taste of Washington wine”
Seattle Metropolitan October 23, 2020 – “Luke is making stunning wines from Washington’s Wahluke Slope”
Wine Enthusiast September 3, 2020 – “‘The best overall appellation in Washington State’: Washington gets a new AVA”
Seattle Metropolitan Fall 2020 – “Woodinville wine is once again in flux”; “A guide to Washington wine country”; “Woodinville’s 25 best wineries”; “Walla Walla’s 48 best wineries mapped”; “Three Yakima Valley wineries to find now”; “Four new Walla Walla wineries worth your while”; “Great Chelan patios with great wines”
Seattle Metropolitan September 2, 2020 – “Five unusually good Washington wines for under $20”
Wine Enthusiast September 2020 – “A guide to great global Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington section)”
Seattle Metropolitan August 7, 2020 – “Five Rhone varieties to try this August”
Wine Enthusiast August 18, 2020 – “Everything you ever wanted to know about cork taint”
Wine Enthusiast August 18, 2020 – “Wine industry remains ‘pawns’ in Airbus dispute”
Wine Enthusiast August 2020 – “The Columbia Gorge: Washington wine a world apart”
Seattle Metropolitan July 2, 2020 – “Five Washington rosés to drink this summer”
Wine Enthusiast April 28, 2020 – “An armchair traveler’s guide to Washington wine country”
Beverage Industry Enthusiast – February 12, 2020 “Possible 100% tariffs loom large over U.S. wine industry”
Washington Tasting Room Winter 2019/2020 “The Year in Washington Wine”
Wine Enthusiast December 31, 2019 “Walla Walla Valley 3.0”
Wine Enthusiast November 18, 2019 – “The women behind some of Washington’s best grapevines”
Beverage Industry Enthusiast October 29, 2019 – “Tariffs on European Union goods impact US wine industry”
Seattle Metropolitan October 2019 – “Washington’s 30 most exciting wines of 2019;” “Michael Savage is pushing Washington wine in wild, accessible directions;” “Three great Washington wines to wish for;” “Three very good Washington wines under $20;” “The old school sparkling wine Pét-Nat is back;” “Instrumental Washington winemakers through the decades”
Wine Enthusiast on-line September 18, 2019 – “What does finding phylloxera mean for Washington wine”
Wine Enthusiast on-line September 12, 2019 – “Rethinking the classic oak barrel for wine”
Wine Enthusiast on-line September 4, 2019 – “Why a wine’s alcohol-by-volume is lying to you”
Washington State Wine Tour Guide 2019 – “Variety show (page 16);” “Walla Walla Valley (page 85)”
Wine Enthusiast on-line May 2, 2019 – “How important is a wine’s integrity?”
Wine Enthusiast February 2019 “Top 10 wine destinations 2019: Seattle”
Washington Tasting Room Winter 2018/2019 “The year in Washington wine”
Wine Enthusiast Pacific Northwest special issue Fall 2018 “Meet the women pioneering Idaho wine;” “The diversity of Washington wine;” “Touring Walla Walla and Woodinville;” “Destination Seattle;” “Five winemakers changing Washington wine”
Wine Enthusiast on-line November 12, 2018 “Should you smell the cork when opening a bottle of wine?”
Wine Enthusiast October 2018 “Don’t overlook Washington’s 2015 vintage” (Buying Guide introduction)
Wine Enthusiast on-line September 19, 2018 “Elevating expectations in Washington state”
Wine Enthusiast on-line September 10, 2018 “Looking for underrated Cabernet? Try Washington state”
Wine Enthusiast on-line June 12, 2018 “The why, when and how of wine blending”
Wine Enthusiast March 2018 – “Can a wine truly be great if it can’t age?”
Wine Enthusiast on-line February 2, 2018 – “Yes, cork taint is still a problem”
Washington Tasting Room Winter 2017/2018 – “The year in Washington wine 2017”
Wine Enthusiast December 31, 2017 – “Is Cabernet Sauvignon Washington’s premier grape?” “Christophe Baron – Winemaker of the Year”
Wine Enthusiast April 2017 – “Breaking down barriers in Northwest wine” (with Paul Gregutt)
Wine Enthusiast on-line March 1 2017 – “How Jeff Lindsay-Thorsen of W.T. Vintners manages life and wine”
Wine Enthusiast March 2017 – “Turning rocks into wine”
Vineyard and Winery Management January/February 2017 – “2016 Washington and Oregon harvest reports”
Wine Enthusiast on-line October 5 2016 – “The changing face of Washington Syrah”
Washington Tasting Room Winter 2016/2017 – “The year in wine 2016”
Wine Enthusiast October 2016 – “Savage Grace: Mindful winemaking in Washington State”
Wine Enthusiast on-line July 12, 2016 – “Duane Wollmuth, executive director of Walla Walla Wine Alliance, dead at 60”
Vineyard and Winery Management May/June 2016 – “Walla Walla Valley primed for vineyard development”; “Top it off”
Wine Enthusiast March 2016 – “Vintage Washington”; “Urban wineries (Seattle section)”
Vineyard and Winery Management January/February 2016 – “Washington and Oregon harvest reports;” “Willamette Valley adjusts to a changing climate”
Washington Tasting Room Winter 2015/2016 – “The year in wine” (Cover article)
Wine Enthusiast December 2015 – “Washington’s game changing winemakers”
Vineyard and Winery Management November/December 2015 – “Northwest wine industry shows growth”
Washington State Wine Tour Guide 2015 – “Walla Walla Valley,””Red Mountain: In search of scarlet secrets”
Seattle Metropolitan September 2015 – “The Top 100 Washington wines”
Vineyard and Winery Management September/October 2015 – “Game changer: Washington’s Wine Science Center”
Vineyard and Winery Management – July/August 2015 – “Granholm v. Heald ten years on”(cover story)
Wine Enthusiast July 2015 – “Gold rush: Pacific Northwest Chardonnay”
Washington Tasting Room Summer 2015 – “Force Majeure: An unstoppable force”
Vineyard and Winery Management March/April 2015 – “Galloni aims to create ‘ESPN of wine‘”
Wine Enthusiast March 2015 – “Red Mountain rising”
Yakima Valley Travel Guide 2015 – “Wineries of the Yakima Valley” (page 36-37 of e-reader); “Spirits & Hops Trail” (page 46-47 e-reader)
Vineyard and Winery Management January/February 2015 – “40 Most Important Viticulture and Enology: Advances of the Last 40 Years” (cover article); “1183 – Friend or Foe?”; “American oak supply puts the squeeze on coopers”; “2014 Harvest Reports Washington, Oregon” (Note: Opens .pdf)
Edible Seattle January/February 2015 – “Making Big Gin: Ballard’s Captive Spirits – the little distillery that could”
Wine Enthusiast December 23, 2014 – “Betz Family purchases land in Walla Walla Valley”
Wine Enthusiast December 2014 – “Charles Smith – 2014 Winemaker of the Year”
Washington Tasting Room Winter 2014/2015 – “The Year in Wine: A peak at the 2014 harvest and what’s trending” (cover article)
Art Culinaire Issue 112 – “A winemaker’s tale” (on Kyle Maclachlan of Pursued by Bear)
Wine Enthusiast November 2014 – “Region to watch: The Rocks, Oregon”
Seattle Metropolitan Magazine October 2014 – “The Top 100 Washington wines” (cover article); “Wine from Walla Walla’s rocky region“; “Best wines under $15 and under $25”; “How to Taste 700 wines in 13 days”
Washington Tasting Room Fall 2014 – “Chardonnay revival”
Vineyard and Winery Management September/October 2014 – “Oregon’s other white grape: Chardonnay takes baby steps toward respectability and quality” (Note: Opens .pdf)
Wine Enthusiast September 2014 – “NFL stars talk wine”
Edible Seattle July/August 2014 – “Summer in a glass” (on rosé)
Vineyard and Winery Management July/August 2014 – “Oregon winegrowers combat herbicide drift” (Note: Opens .pdf)
Vineyard and Winery Management May/June 2014 – “Northwest tipping point” (Note: Opens .pdf)
Wine Enthusiast March 12, 2014 – “Ste. Michelle acquires Eola Amity Hills property”
Edible Seattle March/April 2014 – “Rise of the Rhones”
Washington State Wine Tour Guide 2014 – “Seattle and Northwest Washington”; “Woodinville”; “Southwest Washington and Columbia Gorge”; “Yakima Valley”; “Cascade Valley and North Central”; “Tri-Cities”; “Walla Walla Valley”; “Spokane and Pullman”; three grower profiles
Wine Enthusiast March 2014 – “Washington’s rise of the Rhones” (with Paul Gregutt)
Vineyard and Winery Management February 7, 2014 – “Chardonnay in focus at grape grower conference”
Vineyard and Winery Management January/February 2014 – “2013 harvest report Washington, Oregon” (Note: Opens .pdf)
Vineyard and Winery Management January/February 2014 – “Oregon land rush: Outside money pours into the state” (Note: Opens .pdf)
Washington Tasting Room Magazine Winter 2013/2014 – “Trends and predictions: The year in wine” (cover article)
Woodinville Wine Country Fall/Winter Issue 2013 – “The wonders of Woodinville”
Wine Enthusiast December 23, 2013 – “Drouhin family purchases 279-acre Oregon vineyard”
Wine Enthusiast December 1, 2013 – “Ice wines from around the globe (Canada)”
Seattle Metropolitan September 2013 – “100 best Washington wines“; “The top 15”; “The best of the rest”; “Top wines under $25”; “Top wines under $15”; “The rise of the Rhones” (cover article)
Edible Seattle September/October 2013 – “Sangiovese: A sensitive grape”
Vineyard and Winery Management September/October 2013- “Yakima Valley renaissance” (Note: Opens .pdf)
WXL Wine and Dine – “Kyle MacLachlan bears it all”
Washington Tasting Room Summer 2013 – “The Rocks of Walla Walla”
Wine Enthusiast May 2013 – “Cocktail of the month”
Vineyard and Winery Management May/June 2013 – “Whither Washington whites?” (Note: Opens .pdf)
Edible Seattle May/June 2013 – “Time in the cellar – The patient rhythms of Cadence Winery”
Seattle Metropolitan March 2013 – “Treveri Cellars”
Washington State Wine Tour Guide 2013 – “State Treasures – Seattle and Puget Sound;” “Around the Sound;” “Woodinville – So many choices so take your time;” “Columbia Gorge and Vancouver – From here to gorgeous;” “Water to Wine – Yakima Valley;” “Cascade Valley and North Central – Prepare to be dazzled;” “Tri-Cities Wine Country;” “Walla Walla Valley – Small town charm;” “Taste Test – Spokane and Pullman;” 3 chef profiles, 3 grower profiles, and 7 tourist attraction profiles
Vineyard and Winery Management January/February 2013 – “2012 harvest report Washington, Oregon” (Note: Opens .pdf)
Washington Tasting Room Magazine Winter 2012/2013 – “The year in wine 2012-2013”
Seattle Metropolitan September 2012 – “100 best Washington wines,” “Great whites, Ten reds under $25” (cover article)
Seattle Metropolitan July 2012 – “Wine blends catch on in Washington”
Decanter June 2012 – “E. and J. Gallo holds high hopes for Washington”
Washington State 2012 Tour Guide – “State Treasures: Seattle and Puget Sound (with Chris Nishiwaki)”; “Water to Wine: Yakima Valley”; Tri-Cities: Washington’s Melting Pot”;
“So Good They Named It Twice: Walla Walla Valley”; “Spokane & Pullman – Two University Towns with Universal Appeal”; “Prepare to be Dazzled – Cascade Valley and North Central”
Washington Tasting Room Magazine Winter 2011/2012 – “Trends and predictions: The year in wine” (cover article)
Seattle Metropolitan September 2011 – “100 best Washington wines 2011;” “20 for the white wine lovers;” “The best of the rest” (cover article)
Wine and Jazz August 2011 – “Vintners Village” (Note: Opens .pdf)
Edible Seattle July/Aug ’11 – “Why Chenin Blanc is a grape worth saving”
Seattle Metropolitan June ’11 – “Chardonnay gets some respect”
Wine Press Northwest Spring 2011 – “Washington Syrah – star or FUBAR?”
Wine and Jazz April 2011 – “Columbia Gorge: A hidden gem straddling the Washington and Oregon border” (Note: Opens .pdf)
Edible Seattle May/June ’11 – “Integral parts: The land and family of Syncline Winery”
Washington State 2011 Tour Guide
“Seattle and Puget Sound: A funny thing happened on the way to the market (with Chris Nishiwaki)”; “Yakima Valley: Where it all began”; “Tri-Cities: The Mesopotamia of Washington Wine”; “Walla Walla Valley: Say it again!”; “Spokane and Pullman: Next Stop – Innovation”; “Cascade Valley and North Central: Be prepared to be captivated”
Vineyard and Winery Management January/February 2011 – “2010 harvest report Washington, Oregon” (Note: Opens .pdf)
Seattle Metropolitan September 2010 – “100 best Washington wines” (cover article)
