CALDWELL, Idaho — Perhaps the most buzz-worthy grape variety in the Pacific Northwest these days is Grenache, and in talented hands, the wines from that juicy red native to the Rhône Valley go beyond great. Last fall, a 2018 Grenache grown in the eastern end of the Columbia Gorge for Mount Hood Winery finished as the No. 1 wine of the 23rd annual Platinum Awards, a Great … [Read more...] about Grenache, Veer Wine Project steer toward greatness
Drum Roll Wine strikes chord at Cascadia with Best White Wine
Matt Frazier’s successful negoçiant approach to his family’s Drum Roll Wine program landed on center stage at this year’s Cascadia International Wine Competition thanks to grapes from the Miller family’s historic Airport Ranch in the Yakima Valley and his ongoing collaboration with Woodinville winemaker Lin Scott of Sparkman Cellars acclaim. Together, they turned a blend of … [Read more...] about Drum Roll Wine strikes chord at Cascadia with Best White Wine
Ex-Gallo exec Kristina Kelley to lead Washington State Wine Commission
SEATTLE — Those who follow longtime wine marketing expert Kristina Kelley on LinkedIn may have noticed that she changed her profile image Monday evening from that of an unnamed vineyard to one reminiscent of the new Washington Wine Country license plate. This morning, the reason became clear. The former E. & J. Gallo Winery executive was announced as the new leader of … [Read more...] about Ex-Gallo exec Kristina Kelley to lead Washington State Wine Commission
Washington wine industry helps stall bill to lower DUI to .05%
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Senate Bill 5002 didn't make it across the finish line this year, but responsible wine consumers should keep in their rearview mirror the idea that a sizeable group of Washington state lawmakers wants to lower the legal limit of blood alcohol content to 0.05%.The only state in the nation where 0.05% BAC is illegal is Utah, where about two-thirds of the … [Read more...] about Washington wine industry helps stall bill to lower DUI to .05%
Huston Vineyards: 2023 Idaho Winery of the Year
CALDWELL, Idaho — Gregg and Mary Alger can tell a winery story that many owners would cherish — plant vines, launch two brands, raise children and transition into a second-generation business. The founders each grew up as farm kids in the Snake River Valley, went to college and achieved success. Gregg helped build an office equipment business in Boise, decided to sell his … [Read more...] about Huston Vineyards: 2023 Idaho Winery of the Year