It was an exciting and interesting year in the world of Pacific Northwest wine. We went through the hundreds of stories we wrote in 2013 and chose the top 20 stories. During the next two days, we will review those stories. Here are Nos. 20-11: 20. Walter Clore Center prepares for opening More than a decade after the idea of honoring the father of the Washington wine … [Read more...] about Northwest wine stories of the year: Nos. 20-11
Idaho wine
Idaho wine industry enjoys momentum shift
BOISE, Idaho - Perhaps it should come as little surprise that the Idaho wine industry is on a serious roll this year. It's been five years since Moya Dolsby arrived as executive director of the Idaho Wine Commission, fresh from working for the Washington State Wine Commission in Seattle. Indeed, she has taken much of what has helped make Washington successful and applied … [Read more...] about Idaho wine industry enjoys momentum shift
Dry Riesling by Coiled wins Idaho Wine Competition
CALDWELL, Idaho — Leslie Preston produced not only the best example of Riesling in the state, but the Garden City winemaker also won best in show with it at the fourth annual Idaho Wine Competition. Her Coiled Wines 2012 Dry Riesling, which retails for $17, took the top award after receiving a unanimous double gold medal from the judges and earned the competition's best white … [Read more...] about Dry Riesling by Coiled wins Idaho Wine Competition
Baker’s dozen of Northwest Merlot
Bitner Vineyards NV Menopause Merlot, Snake River Valley, $26 There's a fun story behind the wine and whimsical label, and longtime friend/neighbor Greg Koenig did a delicious job of creating the wine for Mary Bitner, co-owner of Bitner Vineyards and their wine-country B&B. The nose will appeal to women with its features of cherries and chocolate with toasted marshmallow … [Read more...] about Baker’s dozen of Northwest Merlot
10 Pacific Northwest Tempranillos to try today
Camaraderie Cellars 2009 Tempranillo, Yakima Valley, $28 This red Spanish variety has gained a small but solid foothold in recent years in the Pacific Northwest, and Washington is proving to be a great place to grow the robust grape. This wine from a longtime Port Angeles winery uses grapes from Two Coyote Vineyard in the Rattlesnake Hills and Crawford Vineyard near the Yakima … [Read more...] about 10 Pacific Northwest Tempranillos to try today