KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Three of Washington state’s most respected producers — Brian Carter Cellars, Reininger and Walla Walla Vintners — have earned a coveted Jefferson Cup at the largest invite-only wine judging in the United States. The 17th annual Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition awarded sweepstakes trophies in the Red Vinifera Wine category to the Brian Carter … [Read more...] about Brian Carter, Reininger, Walla Walla Vintners hoist Jefferson Cups
Wine Yakima Valley rallies to support food banks
YAKIMA, Wash. — Thanksgiving Day gave way to Black Friday, and while Pacific Northwest winemakers are encouraging consumers to visit them on Small Business Saturday, wineries in the Yakima Valley region hope their supporters will help fight hunger this weekend. Wine Yakima Valley, the marketing arm for member wineries in the cradle of the Washington wine industry, is … [Read more...] about Wine Yakima Valley rallies to support food banks
BC wine industry mourns Wild Goose founder Adolf Kruger
OKANAGAN FALLS, British Columbia — Adolf Friedrich Kruger, founder of acclaimed Wild Goose Vineyards and a key figure in the rise of the modern British Columbia wine industry, died Nov. 20 of cancer at the age of 85. His family said Kruger, who went by the nickname “Fritz,” passed away peacefully at Moog and Friends Hospice House in nearby Penticton. His wife and winery … [Read more...] about BC wine industry mourns Wild Goose founder Adolf Kruger
Ste. Michelle calls 2016 harvest biggest, longest for Washington wine
WOODINVILLE, Wash. – Since it uses two out of every three grapes grown in the state, no one knows the Washington wine industry better than Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. On Monday, company officials announced the 2016 harvest as the biggest in the history of Washington wine. The Pacific Northwest's oldest wine producer projected the total crop in the Evergreen State will weigh … [Read more...] about Ste. Michelle calls 2016 harvest biggest, longest for Washington wine
¡Salud! auction for Oregon vineyard worker healthcare sets record
PORTLAND, Ore. — Wine lovers in Oregon pulled together in record fashion this month to support ¡Salud!, a year-long fundraising campaign to help provide healthcare for seasonal North Willamette Valley vineyard workers and their families. ¡Salud! The Oregon Pinot Noir Auction set a record when bidders raised $911,300 during the Nov. 11-12 events at Ponzi Vineyards in Sherwood … [Read more...] about ¡Salud! auction for Oregon vineyard worker healthcare sets record