CLOVERDALE, Calif. — As the 2018 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition began its final full day, competition director Bob Fraser heard cheers from judges when he announced that next year they also will be tasting wines from Canada and Mexico. "It will still be the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, but it will be the largest competition of wines in North America, … [Read more...] about San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition set to go international
Wine competitions
Pinot Gris by Oregon’s Pike Road tops fifth annual Great Northwest Invitational
HOOD RIVER, Ore. - Second-generation winemaker Adam Campbell ranks among the West Coast elite with his award-winning work for Elk Cove Vineyards with cool-climate reds and whites in the Willamette Valley. This week, he raised the profile for his family’s latest project as the Pike Road Wines 2016 Pinot Gris earned best of show honors at the fifth annual Great Northwest … [Read more...] about Pinot Gris by Oregon’s Pike Road tops fifth annual Great Northwest Invitational
Second-generation Weisinger tops Oregon Wine Competition with Tempranillo
JACKSONVILLE, Ore. - It’s appropriate that second-generation winemaker Eric Weisinger, president of the Oregon Tempranillo Alliance, used the Weisinger Family Winery 2014 Estate Tempranillo to capture the award for best red wine at the Oregon Wine Competition. The Rogue Valley grower/winemaker was 9 years old when he and his younger sisters helped their father, John, plant 4 … [Read more...] about Second-generation Weisinger tops Oregon Wine Competition with Tempranillo
Cashmere winery Crayelle tops Wenatchee wine judging
WENATCHEE - A small winery in Cashmere took home top honors at the seventh annual Wenatchee Wine & Food Festival competition. Crayelle Cellars, owned and operated by longtime Washington winemaker Craig Mitrakul, took home top honors for his 2016 Albariño, a white Spanish variety that is gaining momentum with Washington winemakers. The Cornell and Rutgers grad has made … [Read more...] about Cashmere winery Crayelle tops Wenatchee wine judging
Maryhill Winery rosé rises to top of Washington State Wine Competition
GRANDVIEW, Wash. — Maryhill Winery, a destination for Columbia Gorge travelers, dominated the 34th annual Washington State Wine Competition with a showing of 15 gold medals that included seven best of class awards, best white wine and best of show for its 2016 Rosé of Sangiovese. “Rosé seems to have become the wine of the millennial,” said Maryhill co-owner Craig Leuthold. … [Read more...] about Maryhill Winery rosé rises to top of Washington State Wine Competition