BENTON CITY, Wash. - This week, Yakima Valley winemaker Larry Oates enjoyed telling fans of Sleeping Dog Wines “that this old dog got it done.” Indeed, the Sleeping Dog Wines 2008 Tail Wagger, a blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, won best of class and achieved Best of the Columbia Valley American Viticultural Area at the 25th annual Grand Harvest Awards in Sonoma … [Read more...] about Pacific Northwest wines shine at Grand Harvest Awards
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Auction gives $200k to WSU for wine research
SEATTLE - The Auction of Washington Wines took place in August, and it just keeps on giving. The Washington State Wine Commission announced this week that the Auction of Washington Wines has provided $200,000 to help support viticulture and enology research next year at Washington State University. "Washington state's wine industry is very appreciative of the Auction of … [Read more...] about Auction gives $200k to WSU for wine research
Cherry Wood Bed Breakfast and Barn combines equine with Yakima Valley wine
ZILLAH, Wash. - Each time Pepper Fewel learned of a horse facing a premature death, the Yakima Valley wine lover wanted to bring it to her ranch and give it a new lease on life. “We rescue horses that are just about to go onto the slaughter truck,” she said. “At one point, my husband told me, ‘You can rescue as many as you want as long as you can find a way to pay for … [Read more...] about Cherry Wood Bed Breakfast and Barn combines equine with Yakima Valley wine
Brian Carter Cellars scores big at Jefferson Cup Invitational
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Capping what has been another superb year, Brian Carter Cellars in Woodinville, Wash., has earned two prestigious Jefferson Cup awards. The Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition is conducted by Doug Frost, one of the world's foremost wine experts. Unlike most competitions, the Jefferson Cup is open only to wineries that are invited to enter. "We … [Read more...] about Brian Carter Cellars scores big at Jefferson Cup Invitational
Oregon’s 2014 Slow Pinot Noir is selling fast
PORTLAND - A delicious Pinot Noir from Oregon's bumper 2014 is helping raise money and awareness for local farmers. The 2014 Slow Pinot Noir is a collaboration between nearly a dozen top Willamette Valley winemakers and also is helping raise money and support for the Oregon Slow Food movement. "I was looking at the 2014 vintage," said Don Oman, who has been in the Oregon … [Read more...] about Oregon’s 2014 Slow Pinot Noir is selling fast