HOOD RIVER, Ore. - Not every wine wins a gold medal at wine competitions. In fact, fewer than 20 percent do. And wine judges do not always agree on everything. We asked our judges at the fourth annual Cascadia Wine Competition to give a list of some of their favorite wines, what we call "Judges Selections." While some of the wines listed here did win gold medals, most did … [Read more...] about Judges select favorites from 2016 Cascadia Wine Competition
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El Niño shows signs of weakening this spring
ASHLAND, Ore. - March may well go out like a lamb, but the warm lion chasing it through Pacific Northwest vineyards has been slowed down by a soggy coat from El Niño. Gregory Jones, the U.S. wine industry’s leading expert on climate research, issued his winter weather update on Friday. For parts of the West, it hasn’t been a typical El Niño. “The last 30 days has seen … [Read more...] about El Niño shows signs of weakening this spring
Northwest Syrah remains delicious, in demand
Whether you're looking for a Syrah that is subtle and savory or bold and rich, it's easy to find various styles of the famous Rhône red in the Pacific Northwest. Despite global sales of Syrah/Shiraz being soft the past few years, the demand for Northwest Syrah remains strong, and the amount being made grows each year. Here are a dozen delicious Northwest Syrahs we've … [Read more...] about Northwest Syrah remains delicious, in demand
Chateau Ste. Michelle Summer Concert Series tickets on sale
WOODINVILLE, Wash. — Tickets for the entire Chateau Ste. Michelle 2016 Summer Concert Series go on sale today, however shows for this year's two most historic acts — Bob Dylan and Paul Simon — already have been sold out. It marks the 32nd year for shows at the former estate of timber baron Frederick Stimson. Tickets to each of the 25 performance dates at the 4,300-seat … [Read more...] about Chateau Ste. Michelle Summer Concert Series tickets on sale
Leonetti’s Chris Figgins buys land for Toil Oregon Pinot Noir project
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - The siren song of Pinot Noir has captured another winemaker's soul. This time, it's the most successful winemaking family in the Walla Walla Valley, perhaps the Northwest. Chris Figgins of Leonetti Cellar fame has purchased 42 acres of land in Oregon's Chehalem Mountains to plant Pinot Noir and expand his Toil Oregon project. "I'm excited about it," … [Read more...] about Leonetti’s Chris Figgins buys land for Toil Oregon Pinot Noir project