Recipe: Beef Ribeye with Uni Butter, Pacific Dulse and Lobster Glace One of the most historic vineyards that King Estate has pulled from is Hyland, the oldest commercial planting in the McMinnville American Viticultural Area. For some reason, Hyland — established in 1971 — hasn’t received the widespread acclaim it deserves, yet Brent Stone casts a worthy spotlight here … [Read more...] about Match Maker sidebar: King Estate Winery 2015 Hyland Vineyard Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $86
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Match Maker sidebar: King Estate Winery 2019 Steiner Block Estate Biodynamic Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, $28
Recipe: Corn Agnolotti with Chanterelle Mushroom, Roasted Corn, Black Truffle and Citrus Brown Butter In some ways, Steiner Block Pinot Gris serves as the quintessential example of King Estate, a wine that comes from a heritage planting by the King family and a unique project by the team responsible for producing more Pinot Gris than anyone else in the Pacific … [Read more...] about Match Maker sidebar: King Estate Winery 2019 Steiner Block Estate Biodynamic Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, $28
Top vineyards, leading winemakers help Albariño grow in Northwest
Some of the Pacific Northwest’s most decorated and highly educated winemakers knew Albariño would thrive in our region. That makes it a bit curious as to why more haven’t followed the lead of brands such as Abacela, Barnard Griffin, Clearwater Canyon Cellars, Coyote Canyon Winery, Maryhill Winery, Palencia Wine Co. and Thurston Wolfe. Of course, the story starts in the … [Read more...] about Top vineyards, leading winemakers help Albariño grow in Northwest
Oregon alt-ernatives earn spotlight at Alt Wine Fest
CARLTON, Ore. — Oregon is famous for its Pinot Noir, but that’s far from the only grape grown within its borders. This summer, the Alt Wine Festival at Abbey Road Farm in Carlton made that abundantly clear. During an afternoon gathering, 35 wineries from around the state poured samples and sold wines made with varieties such as Mencia, Mondeuse, Tannat and many other … [Read more...] about Oregon alt-ernatives earn spotlight at Alt Wine Fest
Despite hot August, 2022 vintage behind for much of Northwest
It was drier and a warmer-than-average month of August throughout Pacific Northwest vineyards, and that is forecast to continue through September, according to acclaimed climate researcher Greg Jones. Jones continues to study the effects of climate change on vineyards throughout the world while serving as the CEO for Abacela, his family's winery and vineyard in Roseburg, … [Read more...] about Despite hot August, 2022 vintage behind for much of Northwest