May has been a cool and soggy extension of April and March in Pacific Northwest vineyards for the 2017 vintage. Greg Jones, a Southern Oregon University professor and one of the wine world’s leading climate scientists, cited growing degree days to indicate the 2017 vintage is on track to be among the coolest of the decade. “January through April accumulations are running … [Read more...] about 2017 vintage tracking just ahead of cool vintages
WineAmerica presents Oregon Sen. Wyden with award
WineAmerica, the nation’s largest wine advocacy organization, recently presented Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) with its 2017 Grape and Wine Public Policy Leadership Award. Wyden received the award last week in Washington, D.C., during a national policy conference staged by WineAmerica and the Winegrape Growers of America. “Senator Wyden has been a true champion of Oregon wines … [Read more...] about WineAmerica presents Oregon Sen. Wyden with award
Auction of Washington Wines climbs to No. 4 in U.S. rankings
SEATTLE — This summer, the Auction of Washington Wines celebrates its 30th anniversary, and it’s coming off a record year of fundraising that positions it as the fourth-largest charity wine auction in the United States. Wine Spectator magazine, the wine world’s leading publication, charts charity wine auctions in the country and its original top-10 list did not include all … [Read more...] about Auction of Washington Wines climbs to No. 4 in U.S. rankings
Abacela, Bunnell star again at Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Pacific Northwest wines from both sides of the border, led by the Abacela 2016 Grenache Rosé, earned top awards at the 32nd annual Pacific Rim International Wine Competition on Thursday in Southern California. It was a repeat performance at the National Orange Show event for Abacela, the Southern Oregon producer inspired by grapes native to the … [Read more...] about Abacela, Bunnell star again at Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
Judges select favorites from 2017 Cascadia Wine Competition
HOOD RIVER, Ore. – Wine experts rarely are unanimous when it comes to gold-medal wines, so we asked our judges at the fifth annual Cascadia Wine Competition to list some of their favorite wines. We dub these as “Judges Selections.” At The Cascadia, staged at the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel in Hood River, Ore., our 21 judges worked in teams to taste through more than 900 … [Read more...] about Judges select favorites from 2017 Cascadia Wine Competition