In the 1980s, Washington was white wine country. Red wine was considered somewhat exotic. Then came Merlot. The Bordeaux variety known for its soft flavors and silky tannins proved to be a good match for Washington's Columbia Valley and its dry, arid soils. By the mid-1990s, Merlot was Washington's dominant red grape, and the state was gaining fame for it. In recent … [Read more...] about Merlot remains force in Northwest wine industry
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WAWGG is now Washington Winegrowers Association
KENNEWICK, Wash. – The organization that has led Washington grape growers for more than two decades, has a new name and new mission. At its annual meeting and trade show, the Washington Association of Wine Grae Growers Unveiled its refresh: It's now simply Washington Winegrowers Association, or Washington Winegrowers. "Our aim is to enhance industry performance. Our new … [Read more...] about WAWGG is now Washington Winegrowers Association
Oregon Tempranillo Celebration adds public tasting
ASHLAND, Ore. — Winemakers throughout Oregon will cast a spotlight on Tempranillo for the second straight year with the Oregon Tempranillo Celebration, but organizers have a new twist by creating a consumer tasting on Sunday, Jan. 22 in Ashland. The Oregon Tempranillo Celebration Grand Tasting runs 1-4 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom at the Ashland Hills Hotel and Suites, where … [Read more...] about Oregon Tempranillo Celebration adds public tasting
Crimson Wine Group buys historic blocks of Seven Hills Vineyard
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Casey McClellan planted Merlot in the original Seven Hills Vineyard in 1982 and his family shared in its ownership for years while his winery and winemaking helped make Seven Hills Winery and the Walla Walla Valley famous. As of Wednesday, McClellan can again refer to those old blocks of Seven Hills Vineyard as an estate planting for Seven Hills Winery. … [Read more...] about Crimson Wine Group buys historic blocks of Seven Hills Vineyard
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery turns science into art
OLIVER, British Columbia — If you’re science-minded, iconoclastic and love good wine, then Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley should be a destination. On the one hand, Gehringer Brothers has won so many awards and medals that there’s no longer room to display new ones on the walls of its tasting room on the Golden Mile Bench. This family … [Read more...] about Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery turns science into art