Owner/winemaker Chris Camarda is one of four winery owners (along with Quilceda Creek, Powers and Woodward Canyon) who are partners with Paul Champoux of what is arguably the top vineyard in Washington. Using grapes from vines with an average age of 30 years, Camarda has blended four Bordeaux varieties into this wine: Cabernet Sauvignon (43%), Cabernet Franc (39%), Merlot … [Read more...] about Andrew Will Cellars 2009 Champoux Vineyard Red
Archives for December 2012
Washington State Wine Awards go beyond restaurants
For a decade, diners wanting to patronize restaurants that support Washington wineries used the Washington Wine Restaurant Awards for research. The Washington State Wine Commission recently branded the contest as the Washington State Wine Awards, so starting next year, the public also will begin to learn of retailers, hotels and events that best showcase the state's wine … [Read more...] about Washington State Wine Awards go beyond restaurants
Who’s No. 1 for Riesling?
Washington is the unabashed U.S. leader in Riesling production and acreage, thanks to Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and its flagship winery, Chateau Ste. Michelle. But where does Washington stand in the world of Riesling? Fifth, according to the latest stats. Here some global acreage numbers, according to the International Riesling Foundation: Pfalz (Germany): … [Read more...] about Who’s No. 1 for Riesling?
Andrew Will Cellars 2009 Two Blondes Vineyard Red, Yakima Valley
Andrew Will owner Chris Camarda named this Yakima Valley vineyard after his late wife, Annie, and his silent partner's wife, both blondes. The winery, not far from the Yakima Valley town of Zillah, was planted in 2000 and is the coolest of the sites Camarda works with. This red blend leads with Cabernet Sauvignon (38%) and backed by equal parts of Merlot and Cabernet … [Read more...] about Andrew Will Cellars 2009 Two Blondes Vineyard Red, Yakima Valley
Looking deeper at the Oregon wine industry
This week, Southern Oregon University in Ashland released a combined 2011 winery and vineyard report. Digging into the numbers reveals some interesting finds. For example: While Oregon increased its number of wineries from 419 to 463, the growth was everywhere except the state's traditional region: the North Willamette Valley. In fact, the area where most of Oregon's … [Read more...] about Looking deeper at the Oregon wine industry