A mild winter and warm spring have Washington wine grape growers happy to see frost season in their rearview mirrors. "Everything is great," said Jarrod Boyle, owner of Alexandria Nicole Cellars and Destiny Ridge Vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills. "We didn't even turn on the wind machines this year. We're pretty fortunate." Traditionally, wine grape growers begin … [Read more...] about Washington wine grape growers emerge intact from mild spring
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Ste. Michelle launches Drumheller Wines
WOODINVILLE, Wash. - Washington's largest wine producer is adding a new label to its lineup. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has launched Drumheller Wines, a brand that will be found only in restaurants. Tim Jones, who joined the company in 2012, is the winemaker. Drumheller features three wines: Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. All of the wines for the first release … [Read more...] about Ste. Michelle launches Drumheller Wines
Seattle’s Precept debuts West Side Wine – in a can
SEATTLE - Washington's second-largest wine producer is making the state's first wine in a can. On Friday, Precept Wine unveiled West Side Wine Co., a wine brand packaged in an 8.6-ounce can. For the launch, Precept produced Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay using grapes from California. "We've been researching alternative packaging for some time now," said Alex Evans of … [Read more...] about Seattle’s Precept debuts West Side Wine – in a can
Wine Boss takes over Gordon Estate winemaking
PASCO, Wash. - One of Washington's oldest wineries has a new team of winemakers at its helm. Gordon Estate, a longtime winery overlooking the Snake River near Pasco, has announced that the team at Wine Boss in nearby Richland will now handle its winemaking duties. Wine Boss is owned by Charlie Hoppes, a veteran of more than 25 Washington harvests. Hillary Sjolund, who is … [Read more...] about Wine Boss takes over Gordon Estate winemaking
St. Hubertus Riesling tops Best of Varietal for British Columbia wine
PENTICTON, British Columbia - Andy Gebert, winemaker and co-owner of St. Hubertus & Oak Bay Estate Winery in Kelowna, used his 2013 Estate Riesling to earn Wine of the Year honors at the 2016 British Columbia Best of Varietal Wine Awards. The Okanagan Wine Festivals Society announced the competition results Thursday to officially launch of the 22nd annual Spring Okanagan … [Read more...] about St. Hubertus Riesling tops Best of Varietal for British Columbia wine