In the Pacific Northwest, the noble Spanish variety Tempranillo is practically becoming mainstream, thanks to producers such as Abacela, Reustle and Red Lily in the Umpqua Valley of Southern Oregon. The Northwest's first Tempranillo was planted in the Yakima Valley's Red Willow Vineyards more than 20 years ago, and today it has spread throughout the Pacific Northwest, … [Read more...] about Northwest Tempranillos gaining steam
Destination wineries
Great Northwest Destination Winery: Mission Hill Family Estate
Editor’s note: This is the 18th in an occasional series on destination wineries of the Pacific Northwest. WEST KELOWNA, British Columbia - Towering high above the Okanagan Valley's largest city, Mission Hill Family Estate is British Columbia's most amazing winery - and quite possibly is the most architecturally beautiful winery on the West Coast. But it's more than just a … [Read more...] about Great Northwest Destination Winery: Mission Hill Family Estate
Great Northwest Destination Winery: Arbor Crest Wine Cellars
Editor’s note: This is the 17th in an occasional series on destination wineries of the Pacific Northwest. SPOKANE, Wash. - High above Washington's second-largest city is Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, a winery with more than 30 years of history. Arbor Crest launched as a Washington winery in 1982, becoming one of the first wineries in the Spokane area - and 29th in the state. … [Read more...] about Great Northwest Destination Winery: Arbor Crest Wine Cellars
Great Northwest Destination Winery: Cave B Estate Winery
Editor’s note: This is the 16th in an occasional series on destination wineries of the Pacific Northwest. GEORGE, Wash. - For the past couple of decades, music lovers have flocked to Central Washington's fabulous Gorge Amphitheater. It all came about because of a winery that is all but forgotten by the modern Washington wine industry. And from the ashes of that winery - … [Read more...] about Great Northwest Destination Winery: Cave B Estate Winery
Great Northwest Destination Winery: Swiftwater Cellars
Editor’s note: This is the 15th in an occasional series on destination wineries of the Pacific Northwest. CLE ELUM, Wash. - It is difficult to imagine a destination winery being so far away from wine country. Yet Swiftwater Cellars has managed the feat with remarkable success. Swiftwater Cellars, owned by Don and Lori Watts, began making wine in 2007 and opened its … [Read more...] about Great Northwest Destination Winery: Swiftwater Cellars