WOODINVILLE, Wash. - Nearly four years ago, the Northwest's largest sparkling wine producer got a makeover with a new label and a new name, moving from Domaine Ste. Michelle to Michelle Sparkling Wines. Now, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is bringing back the old name and returning with a classic label, just in time for National Bubbly Day. The brand's Facebook page announced … [Read more...] about Ste. Michelle brings back Domaine Ste. Michelle label
Katherine Cole focuses new book on rosé – a Northwest favorite
PORTLAND, Ore. - One of the hottest trends in the world of wine - around the globe and throughout the Pacific Northwest - is rosé. And a new book by one of the West Coast's most celebrated wine writers explores the world of pink wine. We recently got on the phone with Katherine Cole to talk about her new book, Rosé All Day. Here's the … [Read more...] about Katherine Cole focuses new book on rosé – a Northwest favorite
La Frenz Winery in Naramata dominates top California competition
SONOMA, Calif. - Jeff Martin, a British Columbia winemaker with more than 40 vintages in two hemispheres, dominated at one of California's oldest and most respected wine competitions. La Frenz Winery on the Okanagan Valley's revered Naramata Bench won four gold medals, including a best of class award, at the Dan Berger's International Wine Competition. Formerly known as the … [Read more...] about La Frenz Winery in Naramata dominates top California competition
Affordable Northwest white wines under $15
With the arrival of sunny skies across the Pacific Northwest, it's that time of year when we want to always have a couple of white wine in the fridge, ready to open to enjoy at the end of a warm day with a plate of fresh seafood, pasta or grilled vegetables. Typically, white wines cost less than reds, primarily because the cost less to make. They spend less time in expensive … [Read more...] about Affordable Northwest white wines under $15
Washington State Wine Competition returns this spring
GRANDVIEW, Wash. — After a two-year hiatus, the Washington State Wine Competition is returning. Two years ago, the Central Washington State Fair discontinued its longtime competition after organizer Ruth Anglin retired from the fairgrounds staff after 34 years - 33 of them running the wine competition. In its early days, the Washington State Wine Competition - known then … [Read more...] about Washington State Wine Competition returns this spring