Richard Henry “Dick” Shaw, who felt most comfortable in the boardroom or riding in a farm truck, was behind some of Washington’s top-scoring wines and its best values with his 3,500 acres of vineyards. The Tacoma native saw the 2023 vintage come to a close before he died Oct. 27 at age 84 in Richland of congestive heart failure, with his wife, Wendy, by his side. The Shaws … [Read more...] about In memoriam: A toast to some we lost during 2023 vintage
Paul Champoux to stage tasting of 100-point wines by Quilceda Creek
PROSSER, Wash. — For those curious to taste a 100-point wine, storied grower Paul Champoux will have six of them lined up for a unique fundraising experience featuring Cabernet Sauvignon by famed Quilceda Creek Vintners. The affable Champoux playfully yet appropriately refers to it as a “600-point tasting.” Champoux has donated single bottles of the 2002, 2003, 2005, … [Read more...] about Paul Champoux to stage tasting of 100-point wines by Quilceda Creek
Jones of Washington 2019 Estate Vineyards Merlot, Wahluke Slope $15.99
Best Buy! Each of the five 2023 Platinum winners made by Victor Palencia for the Jones family fit under our “Best Buy!” tier, including this marvelous Merlot. This is the second time in four years for this blend of Unit 20 and 26 vineyards to make our Platinum honor roll. Dark cherry, black licorice, cracked black pepper and chalkboard dust are gathered together in a velvet … [Read more...] about Jones of Washington 2019 Estate Vineyards Merlot, Wahluke Slope $15.99
How to qualify a wine for the Platinum Awards
Great Northwest Wine follows more than 50 competitions across the world to chart the progress of wines made with Pacific Northwest fruit. Qualifying judgings include: All-Canadian Wine Championships - Prince Edward County, Ontario, June 4-6American Fine Wine Competition - Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Jan. 13-15Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood and Wine Festival - Astoria, Ore., … [Read more...] about How to qualify a wine for the Platinum Awards
Seven Hills Winery uses Carménère from Walla Walla Valley to win Great Northwest Invitational
HOOD RIVER, Ore. — Bobby Richards of Seven Hills Winery grew up in the Willamette Valley, and yet his passion as a Walla Walla Valley winemaker is Merlot. Turns out he’s got a flair for Carménère too, using the lesser-known Bordeaux grape to win best of show at the 11th annual Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition — an international judging staged this fall for West … [Read more...] about Seven Hills Winery uses Carménère from Walla Walla Valley to win Great Northwest Invitational