Not only is this time of year the most wonderful in the Northwest for scenery (leaves changing, dustings of snow), but it is also my favorite wine time of the year. What is it you ask? It's new release time! This is the time of the year you see a majority of the European and American wineries releasing all of their newest wines for you to pour over (pun intended).
No matter what price range you taste and purchase your wine from, it can be the most fun and tasty time of the year. Whether your favorites come from Rex Goliath or the venerable Joseph Phelps you'll find something this season to make you smile.
A tip I find most people aren't aware of or forget about is joining your favorite winery's mailing list so you can stay up to date on current releases, special events and even purchasing wine from some of the more allocated wineries. Some wineries have multiple-year long waiting lists to be added to the allocation list, so be prepared for that if you are into high-end boutique or cult wineries. Otherwise, there is usually no wait and you can get some really good information about your favorites and stay in tune with what the winery/winemaker are doing this year. It's also a great way to stay on top of reviews and tasting notes, which can be a simple guide for shopping.
Either way, it's a great time to be a wine drinker of any persuasion. New releases abound and many new experiences await you at the popping of every cork. How can you not love the fall?
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