WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Victor Palencia, a wunderkind of the Washington wine industry, paced the fifth annual Walla Walla Valley Wine Competition with five gold medals, led by his Palencia Winery 2014 Grenache as best of show. “Wow, I have been drinking that wine pretty aggressively,” Palencia said with a chuckle. “The Grenache is doing really well, and I know the wine club … [Read more...] about Palencia uses Grenache to top Walla Walla Valley Wine Competition
Reininger, Domaine Serene, Mission Hill go Platinum at Decanter World Wine Awards
LONDON — Domaine Serene in Oregon, Walla Walla’s Reininger and Mission Hill Family Estate in British Columbia — three of the Pacific Northwest’s top brands — each won best of class awards at the prestigious 2017 Decanter World Wine Awards this spring in London. Dundee Hills showpiece Domaine Serene won a Platinum Award for best in category with its 2013 Jerusalem Hill … [Read more...] about Reininger, Domaine Serene, Mission Hill go Platinum at Decanter World Wine Awards
Support for Oregon Pinot Noir shows as IPNC nears another sellout
McMINNVILLE, Ore. — This year, the International Pinot Noir Celebration enters its fourth decade, and the delicious IPNC weekend July 28-30 in Oregon with more than 70 winemakers and 60 Northwest chefs is on the verge of being a complete sellout. Amy Wesselman, executive director for IPNC, said there is a small number of Full Weekend 2017 Tickets available at $1,295 each. … [Read more...] about Support for Oregon Pinot Noir shows as IPNC nears another sellout
Idaho wines get free ride aboard Alaska Airlines
BOISE, Idaho — Today marks the start of both Idaho Wine Month and the Alaska Airlines Idaho Wines Fly Free program for those flying out of Boise and Lewiston. The promotion applies to members of the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, allowing each member to check one case of Idaho wine free of charge on Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air flights departing from Boise and Lewiston. … [Read more...] about Idaho wines get free ride aboard Alaska Airlines
Mercer Canyons tops Indy International with $17 Cab
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Washington wine took the triple crown at this month’s 26th annual Indy International Wine Competition, led by the Mercer Canyons 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon — a $17 wine from the Horse Heaven Hills — as best of show. The sister brand for Mercer Estates in Prosser, Wash., received the award for Wine of the Year from the Purdue University judging. Barrister … [Read more...] about Mercer Canyons tops Indy International with $17 Cab