Paul Gregutthas covered Washington State's wine industry since the mid-1980s. He is the wine columnist for theSeattle Timesand other Blethen newspapers in Washington, the Northwest editor forWine Enthusiastmagazine, and writes the Northwest Watch column forVineyard & Winery Management. His blog (at www.paulgregutt.com) offers daily updates on Washington wines and wineries, as well as other topics of general interest to the wine community.