Hello!

With each bottle of Pacific Northwest wine you consider buying or enjoy drinking, there are a variety of stories that can be shared from people and places throughout Washington and Oregon.

That's why I decided to create this blog, to share these experiences with other wine enthusiasts who, like me, are seeking a deeper connection to wine beyond that provided in the bottle.

I have been seeking this connection, the heart and soul of Pacific Northwest wine, for over ten years now as I have traveled throughout my home state of Washington and the surrounding region.

My travels have taken me to vineyards to see the fruit of the vine in all its glory, to wineries to meet the people crafting this fruit into wine, and to other places where folks just enjoy drinking wine.

My experiences have included making basement wine with friends in Seattle, working crush and bottling in Walla Walla, and pouring wine at various local events as a volunteer.

By meeting the people and visiting the places behind each bottle, I continue to feel more connected with each new wine or old favorite I open with family or friends.

But there remain more people to meet, places to see, and stories to hear behind each new vintage.

So, pop a cork, pour a glass, and come with me as we go "beyond the bottle" to learn more about the people, wineries, vineyards, and events supporting Pacific Northwest wine.

Cheers!
Thad
thad at beyond the bottle dot com

Full Disclosure: all wines covered here have been bought at a retail store, purchased directly from a winery or received as a gift from family/friends. All wineries reviewed were visited unannounced and anonymously during regular business hours, with no special treatment requested or expected. Wine bars and restaurants were treated similarly, except when a reservation was required. I have no affiliation with or financial interest in the wine trade. I support relevant advertising on this blog in hopes of covering my operating costs (e.g., domain registration, hosting, etc.). If you have any questions about my background or motivations, please feel free to contact me.