MCMINNVILLE, Ore. — It’s a bit of a paradox that Francis Ford Coppola doesn’t have a stage right now for Dave Petterson, who makes some of the Willamette Valley’s top examples of Pinot Noir, evidenced by Domaine de Broglie winning the award for Best of Show at the 2023 McMinnville Wine Competition. Petterson has worked with Coppola’s Dundee Hills vineyard for nearly two … [Read more...] about Coppola-owned Domaine de Broglie uses Pinot Noir to win McMinnville Wine Competition
Oregon wine
Oregon wines cast sparkles during winter doldrums
Oregon sparkling wine is getting easier to find and in a variety of styles, thanks to a growth in expertise, interest and winemaking facilities. A noteworthy addition to the bubbling effervescent scene is the new Willamette Valley Vineyards facility in the Dundee Hills — Domaine Willamette. Domaine Willamette, its winery and showpiece tasting room, were built specifically to … [Read more...] about Oregon wines cast sparkles during winter doldrums
Look for OLED labels to stick at Reustle – Prayer Rock Vineyards
Technophiles have embraced organic light-emitting diode (OLED) in televisions. Now, Pacific Northwest enophiles can see OLED technology on the labels of wine bottles as Reustle - Prayer Rock Vineyards in Roseburg, Ore., is helping to lead the way, starting with its acclaimed 2019 Deux Barrique Tempranillo. “It helps promote the specialty bottling of Tempranillo and … [Read more...] about Look for OLED labels to stick at Reustle – Prayer Rock Vineyards
23 years and counting for Platinum Awards
The Great Northwest Wine editorial team and the Pacific Northwest wine industry have come a long way since we created the Platinum Awards back in 2000. These days, "Platinum” is a designation that gets tossed around by myriad competitions, but 23 years ago, we believed we were the first — and credit goes to event founder Andy Perdue for that. Alas, we were newspaper men and … [Read more...] about 23 years and counting for Platinum Awards
Rich Cushman’s affection for Grenache reflected in No. 1 wine of 2022 Platinum
Grenache, the darling of Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the Southern Rhône, has long been a preferred drink for Columbia Gorge winemaker Rich Cushman. In the minds of Great Northwest Wine judges, the example Cushman crafted for Mt. Hood Winery from the 2018 vintage ranked as “The Best of the Best” — the No. 1 wine at the 23rd annual Platinum Awards. “I’ve always thought … [Read more...] about Rich Cushman’s affection for Grenache reflected in No. 1 wine of 2022 Platinum