HOOD RIVER, Ore. - It’s not the easiest judging to organize, but the standards for next week’s annual Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition are simple. If one of 20 West Coast wine influentials is a fan of a particular Pacific Northwest wine and includes it among their list, then we send a note to the winery informing it that one of the judges nominated their wine … [Read more...] about Judges nominations grow for Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition
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Leonetti pays tribute to Italian roots with new wines
MILTON-FREEWATER, Ore. - Chris Figgins knows he has a good thing going. He wants to put his own mark on his family's famous winery while also paying tribute to his Italian heritage. Figgins, president and director of winemaking for Figgins Family Estate - including famous Leonetti Cellar - is exploring the world of heritage Italian red wine grapes at his newest vineyard in … [Read more...] about Leonetti pays tribute to Italian roots with new wines
SeVein Vineyards rises as some of best grapes in Great Northwest
MILTON-FREEWATER, Ore. - The unearthly shriek of the bird “cannon“ echoes off the gentle slopes of SeVein Vineyards, fired by soon-to-be assistant vineyard manager Oliver May as tries to deter, however briefly, flocks of birds from ravaging the grapes. It’s a sunny morning, the fruit is ripe, and birds are descending on the vines. There are 12 vineyards at SeVein, and Sadie … [Read more...] about SeVein Vineyards rises as some of best grapes in Great Northwest
Joe Ginet transforms Plaisance Ranch into award-winning Oregon winery
WILLIAMS, Ore. - After milking cows twice a day for 30 years, Southern Oregon dairyman Joe Ginet decided growing grapes and making wine on Plaisance Ranch seemed more appealing than ever. Besides, it was in his blood. And his family tree brought him an obscure red grape variety from the Rhône Valley to work with - Mondeusé. “In 1998, some cousins of mine came from France, and … [Read more...] about Joe Ginet transforms Plaisance Ranch into award-winning Oregon winery
Oregon Wine Board seeks top Oregon-friendly restaurants
PORTLAND - This week, the Oregon Wine Board launched its yearly search for a restaurant worthy of joining the ranks of The Joel Palmer House as part of the third annual Oregon Wine A-List Awards. “We just opened up nominations for the 2017 Oregon Wine A-List Awards, which recognizes restaurants across the world displaying enthusiasm for Oregon wine and a deep appreciation of … [Read more...] about Oregon Wine Board seeks top Oregon-friendly restaurants