Washington wine country temperatures for the past 10 days or so have varied from 25 to 35 degrees, a good level to keep grapevines in their winter slumber without causing damage. With that in mind, here is a quick primer on how damage can happen to Washington wine grapevines. Buds Bud damage is the most common problem with wine grapevines in Washington wine country. Buds … [Read more...] about How does cold weather damage grapevines in Washington wine country?
Cold weather brings ice wine harvest to British Columbia
OLIVER, British Columbia - It has been more than two months since wine grape harvest finished across the Pacific Northwest. But producers of British Columbia ice wines can finally close the book on the 2012 vintage, thanks to a cold snap that froze the last clusters of grapes on the vine last weekend and gave them the nectar that will become precious ice … [Read more...] about Cold weather brings ice wine harvest to British Columbia
Auction of Washington Wines gives $250k to WSU
The Auction of Washington Wines announced today that it is donating $250,000 to Washington State University's Viticulture & Enology program. Of the $250,000, $160,000 will go to the endowed chair. The rest will be dedicated to funding research. The contribution is a result of the first collaboration between the Auction of Washington Wines, Washington Wines Festival … [Read more...] about Auction of Washington Wines gives $250k to WSU
How Northwest wines fared at the 2013 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Here are the medals won by Pacific Northwest wineries in the 2013 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, held in Cloverdale, Calif. Best in class Airfield Estates 2011 Barbera, Yakima Valley, $28 Barnard Griffin 2011 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, $14 Gordon Brothers Cellars 2009 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $21 Kiona Vineyards Winery 2011 Chenin Blanc, Columbia … [Read more...] about How Northwest wines fared at the 2013 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Northwest wines win 8 top awards in giant California competition
CLOVERDALE, Calif. - Eight Northwest wines earned best-of-class awards at the nation’s largest wine competition. The winners were announced Friday morning at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, conducted in the northern Sonoma County town of Cloverdale. Maryhill Winery in Goldendale, Wash., won a unanimous double gold and three gold medals for red wines, three … [Read more...] about Northwest wines win 8 top awards in giant California competition