PROSSER, Wash. - As part of its celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Yakima Valley American Viticultural Area, Wine Yakima Valley will conduct a tour of some of the region's most important vineyards. The event, called the "Summer Vineyard Tour," will occur July 27 and will put the spotlight on three vineyards. The $95 tickets include transportation, wine tastings, … [Read more...] about Tour will teach about important Yakima Valley vineyards
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Fidelitas’ Charlie Hoppes refines Red Mountain focus
RED MOUNTAIN, Wash. - Charlie Hoppes has been making wine in Washington state for a long time and has crushed grapes from throughout the Columbia Valley. But when he finally got his hands dirty with Red Mountain grapes, he was hooked. "The first time I worked with Red Mountain fruit was 2005," said Hoppes, who has been making Washington wine since the late 1980s. "I was … [Read more...] about Fidelitas’ Charlie Hoppes refines Red Mountain focus
Why Cab is king in Washington wine country
Cabernet Sauvignon is now the undisputed red king of Washington state. Last fall, Washington grape growers harvested 35,900 tons of the noble Bordeaux grape, effectively doubling its output in the past decade. In fact, Cab is not far from being the state's No. 1 wine grape - trailing Chardonnay and Riesling by about 2,000 tons in 2012. And with the way the wine … [Read more...] about Why Cab is king in Washington wine country
Maryhill Winery wins 5 golds at Finger Lakes wine judging
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Maryhill Winery in Goldendale, Wash., won five gold medals - two of them unanimous double golds - at the annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition. The winery in the Columbia Gorge won double golds for its Elephant Mountain Indira red blend and Reserve Zinfandel. Maryhill also won 15 silver medals and four bronzes. Cassini Cellars in British … [Read more...] about Maryhill Winery wins 5 golds at Finger Lakes wine judging
Win an exclusive tasting at Col Solare
How would you like to win an exclusive tasting and tour of Col Solare on Washington's Red Mountain? It's as simple as signing up for the Great Northwest Wine of the Week email newsletter. On Tuesday, April 9, we will send out our regular Wine of the Week email newsletter. In it will be a link to a form you can fill out to enter the drawing. The winner will … [Read more...] about Win an exclusive tasting at Col Solare