Bartholomew Winery

Taming the Beast: When Umbria Meets Puglia

Taming the Beast: When Umbria Meets Puglia

What happens when formidable Sagrantino from Umbria meets fruit-forward Primitivo from Puglia? Discover how two grapes from different Italian regions come together in Washington to create our 2022 Super Italian....

Taming the Beast: When Umbria Meets Puglia

What happens when formidable Sagrantino from Umbria meets fruit-forward Primitivo from Puglia? Discover how two grapes from different Italian regions come together in Washington to create our 2022 Super Italian....

Primitivo: The Beginning of an Italian Exploration

Primitivo: The Beginning of an Italian Exploration

The grape that began Bartholomew’s exploration of Italian varieties returns in a distinctly different vintage. Discover how a cooler growing season, the winds of Horse Heaven Hills and a Puglian-inspired...

Primitivo: The Beginning of an Italian Exploration

The grape that began Bartholomew’s exploration of Italian varieties returns in a distinctly different vintage. Discover how a cooler growing season, the winds of Horse Heaven Hills and a Puglian-inspired...

A Walla Walla Carmenère for Our Walla Walla Home

A Walla Walla Carmenère for Our Walla Walla Home

The vineyard behind Bart’s first taste of Washington Carmenère returns in a new single-vineyard release. Grown at Seven Hills Vineyard, the 2022 Walla Walla Carmenère brings expressive aromatics, savory complexity...

A Walla Walla Carmenère for Our Walla Walla Home

The vineyard behind Bart’s first taste of Washington Carmenère returns in a new single-vineyard release. Grown at Seven Hills Vineyard, the 2022 Walla Walla Carmenère brings expressive aromatics, savory complexity...

How a Red Grape Becomes Pink Wine

How a Red Grape Becomes Pink Wine

How does a dark red grape become pale pink wine? The answer lies in the skins, and in how quickly the winemaker removes them. Explore the methods behind rosé and...

How a Red Grape Becomes Pink Wine

How does a dark red grape become pale pink wine? The answer lies in the skins, and in how quickly the winemaker removes them. Explore the methods behind rosé and...

Why Does Red Wine Make Your Mouth Feel Dry?

Why Does Red Wine Make Your Mouth Feel Dry?

Why does red wine make your mouth feel dry? The answer begins with tannin. Grape variety, ripeness, fermentation, and aging all shape how that tannin feels. From the enveloping structure...

Why Does Red Wine Make Your Mouth Feel Dry?

Why does red wine make your mouth feel dry? The answer begins with tannin. Grape variety, ripeness, fermentation, and aging all shape how that tannin feels. From the enveloping structure...

Are We Drinking Red Wine Too Warm?

Are We Drinking Red Wine Too Warm?

Most of us have learned that white wine should be chilled and red wine served at room temperature. But modern room temperature may be warmer than the tradition intended. Here’s...

Are We Drinking Red Wine Too Warm?

Most of us have learned that white wine should be chilled and red wine served at room temperature. But modern room temperature may be warmer than the tradition intended. Here’s...