SEATTLE - A sparkling wine from the world's most famous wine region was the top wine in the fourth annual Seattle Wine and Food Experience Wine Awards. Piper Heidsieck's nonvintage brut from France's Champagne region was the pick of a group of nine wine professionals out of more than 200 entries. Chateau Ste. Michelle's 2014 Eroica Riesling was the best white wine, and … [Read more...] about Champagne tops Seattle Wine and Food Experience judging
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Linfield College to offer minor in Oregon wine studies
McMINNVILLE, Ore. – Linfield College, home of the International Pinot Noir Conference, is preparing to launch what the school in Oregon’s Willamette Valley said will be the first wine studies program of its kind in the United States. Officials at the four-school school in McMinnville said the new wine studies minor being offered is designed to give students an overview of … [Read more...] about Linfield College to offer minor in Oregon wine studies
Columbia Gorge wine industry, Travel Oregon collaborate on getaways
HOOD RIVER, Ore. — If Valentine’s Day in Pacific Northwest wine country worked out well for you, then Travel Oregon and the Columbia Gorge Winegrowers Association have plans and an interactive map to follow. This winter welcomes a free online guide called Gorge Wine Adventures, funded in part by the 5-year-old Oregon Wine Country license plate program. It is designed to … [Read more...] about Columbia Gorge wine industry, Travel Oregon collaborate on getaways
Walla Walla Valley’s fantastic wines
The Walla Walla Valley ranks as one of the Pacific Northwest's most important wine regions and features one of its highest concentrations of wineries. Today, Walla Walla has about 130 wineries, similar to Woodinville and areas in Oregon's northern Willamette Valley. Walla Walla also is home to some of the Northwest's premier and most famous producers, including Leonetti … [Read more...] about Walla Walla Valley’s fantastic wines
Chas Nagel, Washington wine pioneer researcher, goes into hall of fame
PROSSER, Wash. - One of the true legends of the Washington state wine industry will be honored this summer by being inducted into the Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame. Charles "Chas" Nagel, a food scientist for Washington State University in the 1960s and 1970s, will be enshrined in August at the Walter Clore Wine & Culinary Center. Nagel, known as one of … [Read more...] about Chas Nagel, Washington wine pioneer researcher, goes into hall of fame