Author Archives: Maggie Bush

What Does All This Rain Mean?

Posted on May 18, 2017

I’d have to say that the number one question I’m getting right now in the tasting room is, “So what does all this rain mean for the vineyards?” With over 80 inches of the stuff this last winter, I wish … Continue reading →

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Daring with Pairing – Passport 2017

Posted on April 13, 2017

Madrona Vineyards welcomes you to Passport 2017, where we have designed a food and wine pairing adventure for your enjoyment! Wine and Food – the ultimate and decidedly rewarding puzzle. So….are you willing to exceed conventional wisdom, question pairing taboos, … Continue reading →

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2017 Portopia Recipes

Posted on March 27, 2017

You asked….and here they are! The recipes from our Portopia event. New-World Port 2005 – Beet Goat Cheese Arugula Salad New-World Port 2010 – Serious Mac and Cheese New-World Port 2016 Futures – Garlic Arugula Spinach Walnut Pesto Pizza Non-Vintage … Continue reading →

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The Art of Pruning – Part 2

Posted on March 15, 2017

The art of pruning back a vine or a tree is all about finding the right balance for improving fruit quality and quantity. The first thing to understand is that only buds from last year will produce fruit this year. … Continue reading →

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The Art of Pruning—Part 1

Posted on February 26, 2017

If you think back to the origins of agriculture, no doubt the domestication of animals was one of the most important changes our distant relatives could have made. Equally innovative is the concept of preparing soil and the planting of … Continue reading →

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Cellar Experience

Posted on February 24, 2017

Are you interested in a more intimate and education wine experience? Then we invite you to join our cellar staff (Ryan and Tim) for a intimate wine and cheese tasting in our barrel room. Ryan and Tim will walk … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts on Port (Part 2)

Posted on February 9, 2017

By Tim Wright As I alluded to in part one of this blog, my philosophy of wine tasting and wine discovery (wine appreciation, to coin a term) was heavily influenced by my being in the right place at the right … Continue reading →