HILTON HEAD, S.C. - Chapter 24 Vineyards, one of Oregon’s youngest cult Pinot Noir producers, brought home the title of best red wine at the Hilton Head Island International Wine Judging. Maison L'Envoye 2013 Two Messengers Pinot Noir, one of several brands within Mark Tarlov’s young Chapter 24 project, earned one of the three superlatives in the field of 418 entries. Max … [Read more...] about Oregon’s Chapter 24 Vineyards tops Hilton Head judging with Pinot Noir
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Crimson Wine Group has long history in Northwest
NAPA, Calif. - After a California-based company purchased Seven Hills Winery in late January, many people in and around the Washington wine industry were questioning who Crimson Wine Group is and what its intentions are here in the Pacific Northwest. As it turns out, Crimson Wine Group has a foundation firmly based in the Northwest and has a well-established history of … [Read more...] about Crimson Wine Group has long history in Northwest
Linda Donovan uses Oregon wine to help revitalize Medford
MEDFORD, Ore. - There are a number of examples throughout Oregon of how the wine industry has helped revitalize business districts in Carlton, McMinnville and Portland. Linda Donovan might be doing the heaviest lifting of anyone, using her award-winning Pallet Wine Co. inside the historic Cooley-Neff Building to help rejuvenate downtown Medford. “It’s not the best tourist … [Read more...] about Linda Donovan uses Oregon wine to help revitalize Medford
Houston Rodeo brings Washington wine along for ride
HOUSTON — Texans love to brag about the size of their state and the level of their hospitality, and a number of Washington and Oregon wineries got a sense for both in anticipation of this week’s start to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Cally Mercer of Mercer Estates in Prosser, Wash., poured last week for a reported 5,700 wine lovers at Roundup and Best Bites, one of … [Read more...] about Houston Rodeo brings Washington wine along for ride
Washington winery puts reds in recyclable pouches
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - One of Washington's most exciting young wineries is putting some of its wines in a package that will reduce its environmental impact while also helping the wines stay fresh and delicious for consumers. Victor Palencia, owner and winemaker of Palencia Wine Co. has begun packaging some of his Vino La Monarcha wines in the AstroPaq. It's a fully recyclable, … [Read more...] about Washington winery puts reds in recyclable pouches