KENNEWICK, Wash. - The 17th annual Platinum Judging takes place for the next three days in the heart of Washington wine country. The competition, staged by Wine Press Northwest magazine, is an invitational-style judging limited to wines that have won gold medals at any of about 50 wine competitions conducted around the world. Wine from Washington, Oregon, British Columbia … [Read more...] about 17th annual Platinum Judging begins today
Walla Walla’s Doubleback making its own identity
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - For the first eight vintages of Doubleback, Chris Figgins has been the winemaker of record. It's been a superstar team of the owner of legendary Leonetti Cellar and retired NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe running Doubleback. Now the lineup has changed, and Doubleback is charging forward in new directions. The man behind the scenes at this Walla Walla … [Read more...] about Walla Walla’s Doubleback making its own identity
Charles Smith reshapes Washington wine industry
SEATTLE - When Charles Smith makes a move, the earth moves. On Monday, a big "crack" was heard throughout the Washington wine industry when it was announced that Smith had sold his eponymous wine brand to mega-giant Constellation Brands for a reported $120 million. Smith, however, will continue to charge ahead. "This is not an early retirement plan for Charles Smith," he … [Read more...] about Charles Smith reshapes Washington wine industry
Washington wineries brace for epic storm
WESTPORT, Wash. - Kim Roberts remembers when she was building her winery a decade ago. She remembers the 100-mph sustained winds, the 96 trees that came down on her property. So this epic storm that is hitting the Pacific Northwest this weekend doesn't faze the owner of Westport Winery, which is a mere eight miles from the Washington coast. She's lived in the Grays Harbor … [Read more...] about Washington wineries brace for epic storm
Top white wines from 2016 Great NW Invite
HOOD RIVER, Ore. - Many white wines stood out for our judges at the fourth annual Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition, which took place last week at the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel in Hood River. Amid the highlights were the numerous gold medals for Rieslings and rosés. Perhaps most remarkable is that of the five Rieslings entered by Chateau Ste. Michelle, … [Read more...] about Top white wines from 2016 Great NW Invite