Perhaps it did take a small act of Congress, but the Lewis-Clark Valley American Viticultural Area becomes official today. The Department of Treasury’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) issued a statement Tuesday that it will publish a final rule in the Federal Register to establish the Lewis-Clark Valley AVA, identifying a 306,658-acre segment within the … [Read more...] about Feds establish Lewis-Clark Valley AVA, modify Columbia Valley
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Ste. Michelle buys Sonoma County’s Patz & Hall
SONOMA, Calif. - Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has filled in its California portfolio by purchasing Patz & Hall, a highly regarded Sonoma County wine producer. The sale was made public Tuesday morning. Terms of the sale were not announced. Patz & Hall, based in the city of Sonoma, began in 1988 and is well known for its Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from various Sonoma … [Read more...] about Ste. Michelle buys Sonoma County’s Patz & Hall
Scenes from Northwest Wine Encounter
BLAINE, Wash. - More than 60 wine lovers gathered at Semiahmoo Resort for the inaugural Northwest Wine Encounter, an event that celebrates the beauty and diversity of Pacific Northwest wines. Winemakers and grape growers from Washington and Oregon took part in the event. They were: Bob Betz, founder and winemaker for Betz Family Winery in Woodinville, Wash. Chris … [Read more...] about Scenes from Northwest Wine Encounter
Washington Malbec continues to gain momentum
There is every indication that Washington Malbec is on the verge of becoming a much bigger thing. A decade ago, World Malbec Day could have come and gone without note in Washington because the red Bordeaux grape was little more than a footnote amid such important varieties as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. In fact, in 2006, Washington Malbec didn't even register, … [Read more...] about Washington Malbec continues to gain momentum
Spring Valley, Woodward Canyon each earn 2 double golds in Florida
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Woodward Canyon, one of Walla Walla’s iconic brands, and Ste. Michelle Wine Estates’ “String of Pearls” shined Friday at the Hyatt Pier 66 during the ninth annual American Fine Wine Competition gala. Rick Small’s latest Old Vines Cabernet Sauvignon from Woodward Canyon, the 2013 vintage of the Dedication Series, and his 2012 Erratic Red Wine each … [Read more...] about Spring Valley, Woodward Canyon each earn 2 double golds in Florida