Wine grape harvest is coming to a close on Washington's Red Mountain. In portions of Idaho and Southern Oregon, it’s reached the halfway point at a record rate in many regions. Fortunately, this Indian summer should hold out for the next couple of weeks, according to climate experts in the Pacific Northwest and the National Weather Service. "Delightful late September … [Read more...] about Weather report favors Pacific Northwest wine grape harvest
Grapes
Washington Grenache is making a comeback
Once again, Washington Grenache is all the rage. Back in the 1960s, one of the first wines produced by American Wine Growers' new label, Ste. Michelle Vineyards, was a Grenache Rosé. "There were many critics back then who said Ste. Michelle Vineyards made the best rosé in America," said Bob Betz, founder and winemaker for Betz Family Winery in Woodinville. "A long time … [Read more...] about Washington Grenache is making a comeback
Walla Walla’s College Cellars bottles 2015 Muscat before class starts
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Class isn’t even in session, and yet Walla Walla Community College’s famed winemaking program has its first wine from the 2015 vintage in bottle. Yes, enology instructor Tim Donahue and a handful of his future students bottled the College Cellars 2015 Muscat from Washington’s Yakima Valley on Friday, Sept. 11. “I’d be willing to bet no one has beat us … [Read more...] about Walla Walla’s College Cellars bottles 2015 Muscat before class starts
Cool relief to some in Pacific Northwest wine industry
Summer has cooled off slightly and momentarily, but research data indicates the Pacific Northwest wine industry continues to witness growing degree days accumulating at a record pace. “Washington has seen the largest increases in degree-day accumulations with totals as of Sept. 1 running 10-15% over 2014 and 30-35% over the 1981-2010 averages,” Southern Oregon University … [Read more...] about Cool relief to some in Pacific Northwest wine industry
New study gives clear picture of Walla Walla Valley vineyards
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - The Walla Walla Valley's reputation for great red wines is no accident. A study released today shows that of the valley's 2,836 acres of wine grapes, 95 percent are red varieties. While that shouldn't surprise many of the winemakers here, a few other facts might. Here are a few of the most interesting tidbits from this new study, conducted by the … [Read more...] about New study gives clear picture of Walla Walla Valley vineyards