Washington winemakers are seeing red after the 2012 harvest. According to U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics released Friday afternoon, Washington crushed 188,000 tons of wine grapes last fall, easily surpassing 2010's record of 160,000 tons. And for the first time in the state's history, red wine grapes surpassed white grapes in total tonnage. Washington is the … [Read more...] about Washington wine harvest a record in 2012
Archives for February 2013
Elk Cove Vineyards 2011 Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, $19
Second-generation winemaker Adam Campbell is amazingly consistent with Pinot Gris. Every year, it seems, he is able to dial in what must be his highest-production wine. His 2010 earned our top "Outstanding" rating, and he did it again this year, making his Pinot Gris one of the sure bets in Oregon white wines. This opens with pretty aromas of apple, pear, sweet lemon, lime zest … [Read more...] about Elk Cove Vineyards 2011 Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, $19
Super Bowl food-and-wine pairings
Super Bowl Sunday is coming up fast, so we asked five winemakers and one chef from the Pacific Northwest what they would pair with six classic Super Bowl food snacks. Of course, these food-and-wine pairings will work for any sporting event, tailgate party or get-together, so there's no reason to limit this advice to Sunday's game. Our six participants are: Dana … [Read more...] about Super Bowl food-and-wine pairings
Anelare 2010 Ciel du Cheval Syrah, Red Mountain, $59
Last year, this high-end boutique producer moved its tasting room from the Southridge area of Kennewick, Wash., to the production facility it shares with Cañon de Sol Winery. It also has a tasting room presence in Spokane at Nectar. This is a delicious Syrah from one of Washington's finest and oldest vineyards. In fact, grape grower Jim Holmes was one of the pioneers to first … [Read more...] about Anelare 2010 Ciel du Cheval Syrah, Red Mountain, $59