In the last few years, I’ve tasted delicious examples of Pinot Blanc, and I wish more of them came across my panels at the competitions I judge across the country. Pinot Blanc, a common vitis vinifera variety, is often overlooked. It’s a white mutation of Pinot Noir, which helps explain why Oregon winemakers have achieved success with it. This decade has seen increased … [Read more...] about Pinot Blanc earns attention in Oregon, British Columbia
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Turning the Tables on Rebecca Murphy
Rebecca Murphy’s rise within the U.S. wine industry began by becoming the first female wine steward in Texas and included launching The Dallas Morning News Wine Competition, which was immediately recognized as one of the country’s most important judging and evolved into the prestigious TEXSOM International Wine Awards. As a writer, Murphy has contributed regularly to The … [Read more...] about Turning the Tables on Rebecca Murphy
Platinum Awards all-time winners
Maryhill Winery, the Goldendale, Wash., producer led by winemaker Richard Batchelor and Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery in Oliver, British Columbia, are the only two producers with more than 100 career Platinum Awards after the 2023 judging. Top 10 through 2023 judging1, Maryhill Winery, Goldendale, Wash. -- 1112, Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery, Oliver, British Columbia … [Read more...] about Platinum Awards all-time winners
Top performing wineries at 24th annual Platinum Awards
Platinum by the numbers during the 2023 Platinum Awards, staged at the Clover Island Inn in Kennewick, Wash. The program at Bayernmoor Cellars in Stanwood, Wash., was awarded nine Platinums, while the judging's all-time leader — Maryhill Winery in Goldendale, Wash. — won eight Platinum Awards, giving it 111 for its career. Top-performing wineries in 20239 — Bayernmoor … [Read more...] about Top performing wineries at 24th annual Platinum Awards
2023 Platinum Award honor roll, reviews
Best of the Best / Double PlatinumReustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards 2022 Estate Selection Hefeabzug Grüner Veltliner, Umpqua Valley $34.00 — 99 pointsBest Red / Double PlatinumSigillo Cellars 2020 Carménère, Wahluke Slope $40.00 — 98 points Double PlatinumBarnard Griffin 2022 Albariño, Columbia Valley $25.00 — 98 pointsBenedetto Vineyards 2021 Shipman Vineyard Gamay Noir, … [Read more...] about 2023 Platinum Award honor roll, reviews