Longtime Pacific Northwest wine writer and industry veteran Judy Nedry has published her third murder mystery, and it is a lot of fun to read, especially for those who love Oregon wine country. Nedry's The Man Who Wasn't There is her third Emma Golden mystery, and it takes place in the heart of Oregon's northern Willamette Valley. Nedry has been involved in the Oregon wine … [Read more...] about Oregon wine veteran’s latest book a delicious mystery
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Northwest Tempranillo continues to shine
Tempranillo's Northwest provenance is pretty easy to follow. Mike Sauer of Red Willow Vineyard in Washington's Yakima Valley planted the first Tempranillo vines in 1993. Two years later, Earl and Hilda Jones moved from Florida and established Abacela in Southern Oregon. They were the first with significant plantings, and their commercial examples generally brought the … [Read more...] about Northwest Tempranillo continues to shine
Washington wine industry prepares for annual convention
KENNEWICK, Wash. - The Washington wine industry will get together next month when the Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers (WAWGG) stages its annual convention. WAWGG's convention will take place Feb. 9-11 at the Three Rivers Convention Center in the heart of Washington wine industry. It is filled with seminars, awards dinners and a trade show. WAWGG is headed by … [Read more...] about Washington wine industry prepares for annual convention
Great Northwest Wine top 100 wines of 2015: the complete list
Over the past week, we have revealed our top 100 wines from the Great Northwest. These wines were selected from more than 5,000 wines we tasted in 2015. Here is the complete list, with links to our reviews: Passing Time 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills, $75 DeLille Cellars 2013 Chaleur Estate Blanc, Columbia Valley, $38 Woodward Canyon Winery 2012 Old … [Read more...] about Great Northwest Wine top 100 wines of 2015: the complete list
Great Northwest Wine of the Year: Passing Time 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
WOODINVILLE, Wash. - When retired NFL quarterbacks Dan Marino and Damon Huard decided to get into the wine business, they were serious about creating a great wine and not just putting together a vanity winery to take advantage of their fame. Their first release, the Passing Time 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, was a huge hit, selling out quickly and taking its place amid some of … [Read more...] about Great Northwest Wine of the Year: Passing Time 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon