With each bottle of Pacific Northwest wine you consider buying or enjoy drinking, there are a variety of stories that can be shared from people and places producing it.

That's why I decided to create BeyondtheBottle.com, to share these experiences with other wine enthusiasts who are also seeking a deeper connection to wine.

I have been seeking this connection, the heart and soul of Pacific Northwest wine, for over ten years now as I have traveled throughout my home state of Washington and the surrounding region.

My travels have taken me to vineyards to see the fruit of the vine in all its glory, to wineries to meet the people crafting this fruit into wine, and to other places where folks just enjoy drinking wine.

By meeting the people and visiting the places behind each bottle, I feel more connected with each new wine or old favorite I open with family or friends.

Join me as I continue this journey discovering and learning about Oregon, Washington, and other Pacific Northwest wines.

Cheers!
Thad Westhusing