WOODINVILLE, Wash. — Ste. Michelle Wine Estates - the largest wine company in the Pacific Northwest - announced late Friday that all of its wineries and tasting rooms will be closed to public effectively immediately in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The closure includes six properties in Washington, led by Chateau Ste. Michelle, which means its popular Summer Concert … [Read more...] about Ste. Michelle Wine Estates closes wineries, tasting rooms to public
Oregon wine
TEXSOM awards Best Syrah to So. Oregon producer Reustle
Reustle - Prayer Rock Vineyards in Southern Oregon continues to earn global acclaim for its work with Syrah by capturing the award for Best of Variety at the TEXSOM International Wine Awards last month in Irving, Texas. Stephen Reustle’s 2017 Estate Winemaker’s Reserve Syrah from the Umpqua Valley was joined by the Willamette Valley Vineyards 2018 Pinot Gris as … [Read more...] about TEXSOM awards Best Syrah to So. Oregon producer Reustle
Gamay, Grenache Blanc steal show at McMinnville judging
McMINNVILLE, Ore. — As much as Oregon justifiably brands itself with world-class Pinot Noir, a panel of judges recruited from across the country voted to highlight charming examples of Gamay Noir and Grenache Blanc as the top wines of the 27th annual McMinnville Wine & Food Classic. The August Cellars 2018 Gamay Noir grown near Newberg and the brilliant Awen Winecraft … [Read more...] about Gamay, Grenache Blanc steal show at McMinnville judging
VineLines Dispatch: Northwest wineries fill lists of USA Today readers
Here is the latest VineLines Dispatch by Richard Duval, the contributing and frequently roving photojournalist for Great Northwest Wine. The USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Award for Winery Tasting Rooms resulted in Long Shadows Vintners being voted as No. 4 on its annual Top 10 list, the only Washington state winery on the list. A panel of industry experts, led by … [Read more...] about VineLines Dispatch: Northwest wineries fill lists of USA Today readers
Bledsoe Family Winery set to open tasting room in Oregon
Drew Bledsoe and his wife, Maura, decided to raise their four children near Bend, Ore., before the Walla Walla standout announced his retirement as a National Football League quarterback in 2007. On Thursday, the Bledsoes will sink more roots in Central Oregon when they open the doors to a tasting room for Bledsoe Family Winery in Bend's Box Factory development. It will be … [Read more...] about Bledsoe Family Winery set to open tasting room in Oregon