Perhaps the perfect red wine for Thanksgiving dinner is Pinot Noir. And nobody makes better Pinot Noir in the Pacific Northwest than Oregon. Wineries in the Willamette Valley have been specializing in the red grape of France's Burgundy region for a half-century. Thanks to Pinot Noir's subtle complexity and elegant tannins, it is a great wine to open for your family at the … [Read more...] about 15 Oregon Pinot Noirs for your Thanksgiving table
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Ste. Michelle returns with ‘Raise A Glass, Fund A Scholarship’ program
WOODINVILLE, Wash. — Chateau Ste. Michelle continues to grow its “Raise a Glass, Fund a Scholarship” program as more than 300 restaurants in Washington state will support the annual effort for assist viticulture and enology schools throughout the Pacific Northwest wine industry. Through the first seven years, the collaboration with restaurants has allowed Chateau Ste. … [Read more...] about Ste. Michelle returns with ‘Raise A Glass, Fund A Scholarship’ program
Pairing Halloween treats with wine
Halloween candy and wine. Could there be a perfect pairing? Who would even try? How about a Master of Wine who works for one of the largest wine retailers on the West Coast. Bob Paulinski of BevMo in Northern California took on the task of figuring out what might go with such Halloween classics as Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, candy corn, Smarties and Snickers - all in the … [Read more...] about Pairing Halloween treats with wine
Fujishin Family Cellars brings energy to Idaho wine industry
CALDWELL, Idaho - Martin Fujishin is the hardest-working person in the Idaho wine industry. For a guy who's been making wine for less than a decade, the owner of Fujishin Family Cellars in the Sunnyslope Wine District is as involved as anyone: He manages vineyards, makes wine, educates, takes advantage of the newest laws and generally evangelizes for the burgeoning Idaho … [Read more...] about Fujishin Family Cellars brings energy to Idaho wine industry
16th Platinum Judging begins today
KENNEWICK, Wash. - Using a format that brings top wines from throughout the Pacific Northwest together, Wine Press Northwest magazine is staging its 16th annual Platinum Judging beginning this afternoon. The competition includes only wines that have won a gold medal or better at any of more than 40 professionally judged wine competitions from around the world. The wines must … [Read more...] about 16th Platinum Judging begins today