Paul Gregutt

Paul Gregutt has been reviewing the wines and wineries of the Pacific Northwest since the mid-1980s. Career highlights include serving as the wine columnist for the Seattle Times (2002 – 2013) and Contributing Editor for Wine Enthusiast magazine (1998 – 2022). He lives with his wife Karen and his rescue dog Cookie in Waitsburg (pop. 1204), a Walla Walla County farm community. When not tasting and writing about wine he writes songs, plays guitar and sings in his band the DavePaul5 (davepaul5.com). Follow his writing here and at www.paulgregutt.substack.com.

The Dangers of Wine? That’s Just Wrong!

The wine business is almost as rumor and fear-driven as the entertainment industry.

Extreme Viticulture: Up the Mountain to WeatherEye

About a week ago I was escorted up and down and around the steep, rocky terrain of the most unlikely, challenging and uniquely beautiful vineyard I’ve ever seen.

This Week’s Wines: King Estate and Brittan Vineyards

Robert Brittan is among a handful of Napa Valley émigrés whose knowledge and experience are transforming the way in which Willamette Valley wines are grown and made.

Northwest Wine and its Many Paths to the Future

To me the most exciting trends in winemaking are those that push, extend or blow through boundaries.

Different Shades of Rosé: In Search of Definitions

Not all rosés are created equal, and as I noted there are no rules or regulations regarding them. If you’re still trying to figure out what you like and what you don’t, ask yourself a few simple questions.

How To Brand a Wine Region: Oregon’s Umpqua Valley AVA

When marketing an entire region there’s a tougher challenge, because whatever approach is taken it must be inclusive, and let’s be honest – not all wineries are equally successful and not all wines are standouts.

The Essential Secret to Enjoying Wine

What is the most overlooked and yet arguably the most important tool?

Is Wine Bad for You? The Studies say…

Note that these dire warnings are often tied to “studies” without disclosing any of the details about the study in question.

Walla Walla Tradition: Wineries You Should Visit on Early Spring Release Weekend

Visitors will find their weekend options packed with great tastings, verticals of top wines, special food offerings and plenty of live music.

Syrah Makes a Comeback

I won’t drill down into all the statistics, but it became received wisdom among growers, winemakers, retailers and the trade that consumers for whatever reason had little interest in the grape. Now, according to numerous sources, Syrah is back.

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