HOOD RIVER, Ore. - The fifth annual Cascadia Wine Competition begins this morning at the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel. The judging attracted 948 from Washington, Oregon, British Columbia and Idaho. Twenty-one wine professionals from across the Pacific Northwest will serve as judges for the next three days. The Cascadia Wine Competition concludes Thursday … [Read more...] about 5th annual Cascadia Wine Competition begins today
Red Mountain vineyards pour 2016 wines for winemakers
BENTON CITY, Wash. — Even when Washington’s smallest appellation is wearing a wardrobe of snow, Red Mountain still might be the hottest spot in the state for winemakers in search of noteworthy juice. Last month, the Red Mountain American Viticultural Alliance staged its inaugural Grower Tasting featuring young wines from some of the top vineyards in Washington state. The … [Read more...] about Red Mountain vineyards pour 2016 wines for winemakers
Shanken group dubs A to Z Wineworks of Oregon as Hot Brand
NEW YORK CITY — Shanken Communications, whose publishing empire includes Wine Spectator, selected A to Z Wineworks as the Oregon wine industry’s first Impact Hot Brand. The Newberg-based brand announced news of its award on Thursday, and its Impact Hot Brand recognition is based on 2016 performance. Impact defines a Hot Brand as one that sells more than 250,000 cases and … [Read more...] about Shanken group dubs A to Z Wineworks of Oregon as Hot Brand
Coiled Wines to open tasting room in Boise, winery in Garden City
GARDEN CITY, Idaho — Coiled Wines is taking two big steps with its growing business by creating a new tasting room in downtown Boise and opening its own production facility in nearby Garden City. Great Northwest Wine learned of the news in advance of today’s announcement. "Like our previous move, this is purely amicable and a sign of thriving businesses," … [Read more...] about Coiled Wines to open tasting room in Boise, winery in Garden City
Foris Vineyards hires Stephanie Pao to replace Bryan Wilson
CAVE JUNCTION, Ore. — Foris Vineyards, one of Southern Oregon’s oldest properties, has named Stephanie Pao as head winemaker to replace Bryan Wilson, who recently joined DANCIN Vineyards in the Rogue Valley. Wilson, among Oregon’s most underrated winemakers, shaves about an hour off the commute from his home near Medford with this move to the Jacksonville winery. “This … [Read more...] about Foris Vineyards hires Stephanie Pao to replace Bryan Wilson