WOODINVILLE, Wash. - Already the world's largest producer of Riesling, Chateau Ste. Michelle stepped up its game in 2012 to craft more Riesling than ever. In fact, Washington's oldest winery made a cool 1.2 million cases of Riesling from last fall's record harvest. "That's a lot of Riesling," said Bob Bertheau, Chateau Ste. Michelle's head winemaker. Here's how Chateau … [Read more...] about Chateau Ste. Michelle’s 2012 Riesling a record 1.2 million cases
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Georg Riedel to conduct wineglass seminar in Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - The world's most famous wineglass maker will be coming to one of the Walla Walla Valley's top wineries. Georg Riedel, 10th-generation glassmaker who has created an industry with wine glasses tailored to different types of wine, will demonstrate his Riedel glasses at Pepper Bridge Winery on June 22 during the final day of Celebrate Walla Walla Valley … [Read more...] about Georg Riedel to conduct wineglass seminar in Walla Walla
Oregon wine icon Adelsheim defines Pinot Gris at symposium
HILLSBORO, Ore. — David Adelsheim's place within the history of Oregon wine seems defined by Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, yet he also was among the state's first triumvirate for Pinot Gris. He formed the trio with David Lett and Dick Ponzi. "Ponzi had made a Pinot Gris in '83, so in 1984, the three of us did a grand tasting at the Heathman Hotel of all the Pinot Gris … [Read more...] about Oregon wine icon Adelsheim defines Pinot Gris at symposium
Clore Center to honor Mike Hogue in Washington wine hall of fame
PROSSER, Wash. - Mike Hogue, who helped launch two Yakima Valley wineries and whose family has deep farming roots in the region, will be honored as the 2013 Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame inductee. Hogue started Hogue Cellars in 1982 and helped launch Mercer Estates with the 2005 vintage. He will be honored Aug. 9 at the Walter Clore Wine & Culinary … [Read more...] about Clore Center to honor Mike Hogue in Washington wine hall of fame
Walla Walla winery red tops Washington State Wine Competition
YAKIMA, Wash. - A Walla Walla Valley red blend was the best wine at the 32nd annual Washington State Wine Competition, held last week at the Central Washington State Fairgrounds. Saviah Cellars' 2009 Big Sky Cuvee, a classic Bordeaux-style blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, was crafted by owner/winemaker Richard Funk. He named … [Read more...] about Walla Walla winery red tops Washington State Wine Competition