Why are there not more Washington State Wine Makers/Owners on this board?

[Brian_G_r_a_f_s_t_r_o_m]

Seems to me this is a recipe for success for a new winery/winemaker:

1. Participate here, both as a winemaker/winery owner and as a wine geek.
2. Participate in Berserkerday, and have an offer(s) that represents a huge discount off normal pricing. The less they do number 1 the bigger the discount needs to be.
   3. Make excellent, soulful wines; not just “solid, well-made” wines that are otherwise boring.
3. Do 1 through 3 for – what? – maybe three consecutive years, and watch things take-off.
   
   
   Based on some of what I’ve heard, this board has the purchasing power, and word-of-mouth power, to keep a winery in business, and also to launch them into success.

It isn’t as easy as you spell it out. I’ve been participating on this board for years, have participated in BD a couple times, and I make (what I consider) really good, soulful, interesting wines that compete with any Grenache coming from Washington, but that has not resulted in much traffic at all from this site (online or in person). Maybe if you’re the newest Pinot/Chardonnay darling that will work, or maybe I haven’t been active enough, but I think your steps above only work when lightning also strikes.

I agree Grenache is a very difficult sell these days.

[brigcampbell]

They released the Old Goat. Just sayin’… is there a better cab, maybe, but nothing close to it and at $58.

https://www.jbneufeld.com/Wines

[Ron_Slye]

They released the Old Goat. Just sayin’… is there a better cab, maybe, but nothing close to it and at $58.

JB Neufeld - Wines

I completely agree, and because I already have my order in am happy to post so publicly!

[John_Glas]

They released the Old Goat. Just sayin’… is there a better cab, maybe, but nothing close to it and at $58.

JB Neufeld - Wines

I completely agree, and because I already have my order in am happy to post so publicly!

Try the Yakima Valley and like it. Will have to seek out some Old Goat.

[Brandon_R]

Good chance to snag some perfectly-aged WA wines from a very good winery: Buty Winery (Walla Walla) is doing a library blowout sale. There’s 26 pages of inventory going back to the early 2000s, and the savings are pretty remarkable. Shipping included on case purchases. https://www.butywinery.com/Wine-Store/Library-Door

[John_Webber]

Went to WW and Woodenville for the first time a couple of weeks ago and came away very impressed with both. Wine is being made very successfully in various styles. Great people too. I look forward to getting back.

[Steve_Costigan]

Good chance to snag some perfectly-aged WA wines from a very good winery: Buty Winery (Walla Walla) is doing a library blowout sale. There’s 26 pages of inventory going back to the early 2000s, and the savings are pretty remarkable. Shipping included on case purchases. https://www.butywinery.com/Wine-Store/Library-Door

This is a great opportunity to pick up some very good white BDX-style and they’ve got vintages going back to 2005 for a steal. We had the 2010 a few weeks ago at a BDX-white style tasting and it was very good, having held up very well and taking on secondary characteristics as expected. I recommend. Cheers

[Brandon_R]

Good chance to snag some perfectly-aged WA wines from a very good winery: Buty Winery (Walla Walla) is doing a library blowout sale. There’s 26 pages of inventory going back to the early 2000s, and the savings are pretty remarkable. Shipping included on case purchases. https://www.butywinery.com/Wine-Store/Library-Door

This is a great opportunity to pick up some very good white BDX-style and they’ve got vintages going back to 2005 for a steal. We had the 2010 a few weeks ago at a BDX-white style tasting and it was very good, having held up very well and taking on secondary characteristics as expected. I recommend. Ceers

Good call. The Buty version, along with the DeLille Chaleur Estate Blanc are great renditions of their Bdx cousins and do age well indeed.

[Brian_Glas]

Try the Yakima Valley and like it. Will have to seek out some Old Goat.

I have a few if you want some.

[M_Mager]

Good chance to snag some perfectly-aged WA wines from a very good winery: Buty Winery (Walla Walla) is doing a library blowout sale. There’s 26 pages of inventory going back to the early 2000s, and the savings are pretty remarkable. Shipping included on case purchases. https://www.butywinery.com/Wine-Store/Library-Door

Thank you for pointing this out. A big ole no brainer purchase. Aged vertical on the white Bdx, at silly prices, and a chance to also try some aged red wine from great vineyards like Cailloux, Champoux, and Boushey. I’m guessing my only regret here will be not buying a lot more…

[John_Glas]

Try the Yakima Valley and like it. Will have to seek out some Old Goat.

I have a few if you want some.

yes!

[WCamarda]

First post, but I had never heard of this website until Erica Orr (Orr Wines) told me about it. Little late to the conversation. As the winemaker for Andrew Will wines I’m always interested in people’s thoughts on the WA wine industry!

[tpetty]

This is a nice thread to resurrect. Always interested to learn more about WA wine!

[Kris_Patten]

Welcome aboard Will.

@tpetty

There is a pretty good run of TNs going over here…

Which Washington wine are you drinking?

Seems like we don’t get enough notes on WA wines and Steve Costigan notes on 2008 roused me to find a bottle to open. 2015 K “The Beautiful” Syrah…co-fermented with a splash of Viognier. Dark fruits, purple flowers, a touch of tinned peach, flavorful without being heavy or ponderous, with a fresh lick of acidity to keep you going back. What WA Syrah should strive to be. Kudos.

[J_Patrick_Lynch]

Future first time drinker here.

Any thoughts on when I should open a '17 horizontal of Champoux, Ciel du Cheval, and Two Blondes?

[Brady_Daniels]

Welcome to the board, Will. Berserkers benefit from winemakers’ presence, and some winemakers build a good network of supporters here, too. Hope it works for you.

Portlander here. Where are you based, and do you take visitors?

[WCamarda]

I’m guessing you picked that 3 pack up from Last Bottle? I’m thinking at least another year for for all three. I kinda think 2017 as a vintage is going to be good ageing vintage. But since all three wines have a majority of Merlot, they will drink well now. I think the 2018 Ciel and 2018 Two Blondes are drinking really well already.

[WCamarda]

We are based on Vashon Island, WA. We do not have a tasting room though. We only sell direct through our website and through wholesale. That being said we have distribution in over 35+ states, so you should be able to find the wine around the country.

[WCamarda]

Thanks! Just here to help spread Washington State wine knowledge to anyone interested!

[brigcampbell]

@WCamarda

First post, but I had never heard of this website until Erica Orr (Orr Wines) told me about it. Little late to the conversation. As the winemaker for Andrew Will wines I’m always interested in people’s thoughts on the WA wine industry!

Just crushed an Entiat Rocky Reach Syrah with friends over Turkish food.

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