WOODINVILLE, Wash. - Washington's wine industry is perfectly poised to not only continue to gain prominence in the world of wine, but also enjoy incredible growth. So says the leader of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, which uses two out of every three grapes grown in Washington. "We see that there could potentially be 200,000 acres of premium vineyard land in Washington, … [Read more...] about Ste. Michelle’s Baseler envisions 200,000 acres of Washington vineyards
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Wine lovers have abundance of educational opportunities
If you spend much time around wine experts, you might begin to hear such terms as "WSET," "Master Sommelier" and "Master of Wine" bandied about. These are organizations that provide certified wine education, and they have become popular in the world of wine. WSET - the Wine & Spirit Education Trust - is perhaps the most popular right now. However, thanks to the … [Read more...] about Wine lovers have abundance of educational opportunities
Inside the 2016 Cascadia Wine Competition
HOOD RIVER, Ore. - During the fourth annual Cascadia Wine Competition - the largest judging of wines from Washington, Oregon, British Columbia and Idaho in the country - many fascinating storylines developed at the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel. Now that the competition is completed, we have a little more time to dive into the details and make sense out of many of the … [Read more...] about Inside the 2016 Cascadia Wine Competition
Scott Steingraber set to take Kriselle Cellars to next level
WHITE CITY, Ore. - Perhaps the most important talent of any winemaker is creating a long bridge from entry through midpalate and beyond the finish. In his previous life, Southern Oregon vintner Scott Steingraber of Kriselle Cellars was one of the country's most important bridge builders, the civil engineer who served as senior project manager for the 5,400-foot long Tacoma … [Read more...] about Scott Steingraber set to take Kriselle Cellars to next level
Walla Walla’s Reininger Winery reaches for new heights
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - This fall will mark Chuck Reininger's 20th harvest in the Walla Walla Valley. The owner and winemaker for Reininger Winery and Helix by Reininger arrived in his wife's hometown with brewing on his mind, but he quickly caught the wine bug and has never looked back. Reininger was in the second wave of wineries to open in the mid-1990s in the Walla Walla … [Read more...] about Walla Walla’s Reininger Winery reaches for new heights