BOISE - The seventh annual Idaho Wine Competition, presented by Great Northwest Wine, commences today with a record 169 entries from the burgeoning Idaho wine industry. The competition takes place today at Ruth's Chris Steak House in the heart of downtown Boise, where eight international wine judges will taste through the entries seeking gold medals. The judging is owned … [Read more...] about 7th annual Idaho Wine Competition is today
20th anniversary of Taste Washington is March 23-26
SEATTLE - The 20th annual Taste Washington will take place March 23-26, and its organizers are looking to surpass the record 6,400 guests who attended this year's Taste. Taste is a multi-day event that focuses on the wines and cuisine of Washington state. It is run by Visit Seattle on behalf of the Washington State Wine Commission. Visit Seattle has been the Seattle/King … [Read more...] about 20th anniversary of Taste Washington is March 23-26
Northwest Wine Encounter lineup begins to take shape
BLAINE, Wash. - The lineup for the second annual Northwest Wine Encounter is complete with Chris Figgins of Leonetti Cellar serving as one of the headliners. The Northwest Wine Encounter is a weekend wine event at the stunning Semiahmoo Resort near the Canadian border north of Seattle. The second annual event take place April 28-30, 2017. The cost is $475 per person and … [Read more...] about Northwest Wine Encounter lineup begins to take shape
Mercer Estates becoming Washington’s Malbec leader
PROSSER, Wash. - With the rise of Cabernet Sauvignon and the incredible interest in red Rhône varieties in Washington, it might be easy to forget about a grape that rates hardly any interest in its native Bordeaux. But Jessica Munnell is not about to let that happen to Malbec. The head winemaker for Mercer Estates in Prosser is putting more and more focus on the variety … [Read more...] about Mercer Estates becoming Washington’s Malbec leader
Betz Family Winery launches Quinta Essentia
WOODINVILLE, Wash. - What could well be the first partnership between Washington's and South Africa's wine industries is with one of Woodinville's pre-eminent wineries. Betz Family Winery has partnered with DeMorgenzon Winery in famed Stellenbosch to create an old vine Chenin Blanc using South African grapes. The partnership is called Quinta Essentia, a Latin phrase that … [Read more...] about Betz Family Winery launches Quinta Essentia