Hello readers! Did you know that three common tools in a winemaker's toolbox include dustpans, broom handles, and plungers? And we’re not talking about cleaning. We have seen dustpans (clean and food-grade ready, of course) used in separating fermented grapes and juice from their seeds in a tank, a broom handle in stirring the wine in a barrel (called battonage), and a plunger attached to a long stick used as “punch-down” tool to keep the skins of the grapes mixed in with the juice as it settles during fermentation. At Drink Northwest, you’ll learn more about the quirks, tricks, and gossip from the cellar and vineyard of your favorite northwest wineries.

We are proud to serve as a showcase for premium wines of the Northwest, but more so, act as a conduit between the winemaker and wine drinker – allowing you direct access to the producers of small Northwest estates and wineries. We look forward to connecting you to our expanding world of wine and keeping you updated on happenings, news, and events. You’ll get to hear memories, anecdotes, and trivia first-hand from the people behind the wines. Most importantly, you will make that personal connection with the wines and stories that are most interesting to you.