The winter kill that swept through the British Columbia wine industry late in 2022 will result in an estimated crop loss of 54% for the 2023 harvest and prompt the replanting of as much as 29% of the province’s vineyards, according to Wine Growers British Columbia. Miles Prodan, the group’s President and CEO since 2010, sent an update to membership on Thursday that framed … [Read more...] about British Columbia wine industry prepares for widespread replanting
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May’s heat pushes much of Northwest wine country ahead of hot 2015 vintage
Images from the WestWide Drought Tracker and the Western Region Climate Center backed up what folks living in Pacific Northwest wine country suspected — the month of May was warmer and drier than “normal” — whatever that is anymore. That combination sparked the 2023 vintage to take off after a slow start to the growing season, Greg Jones, the internationally acclaimed … [Read more...] about May’s heat pushes much of Northwest wine country ahead of hot 2015 vintage
Unique approach to ice wine leads to win for Nederend, Koenig Vineyards
CALDWELL, Idaho — There’s a rich tradition of exquisite dessert wines made with Williamson Vineyard Riesling at Koenig Vineyards, but it’s rare to see a multiple vintage expression of ice wine produced anywhere in the world, much less the Snake River Valley. This spring, the Koenig Vineyards nonvintage Riesling Ice Wine ($30) merited top awards at two Pacific Northwest … [Read more...] about Unique approach to ice wine leads to win for Nederend, Koenig Vineyards
Savvy suggestions for Sauvignon Blanc from Walla Walla somm Kaleigh Brook
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — With zesty aromas of tropical fruits and fresh-cut grass and plenty of minerality, Sauvignon Blanc remains one of the most loved white varietals in the world. Originally from the Loire Valley in France, Sauvignon Blanc has found a happy home in nearly all major wine regions and grown globally from Bordeaux to Chile to New Zealand. Many wine drinkers … [Read more...] about Savvy suggestions for Sauvignon Blanc from Walla Walla somm Kaleigh Brook
Malbec in Northwest continues to build on its elevated stature
KENNEWICK, Wash. — If anyone has gathered 111 examples of Malbec grown in the Pacific Northwest for a judging dominated by winemakers, drop us a note. Otherwise, Great Northwest Wine Magazine made some history on Feb. 23 when it staged an overview of Malbec for a panel dominated by Columbia Valley winemakers. Out of the 110 entries, the panel judged 15 examples as … [Read more...] about Malbec in Northwest continues to build on its elevated stature