HOUSTON — Ste. Michelle Wine Estates brands 14 Hands, Anew and Chateau Ste. Michelle each won a best of class award at the 2017 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition, the wine judging for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. 14 Hands Winery in Prosser, Wash., earned class champion/double gold medal honors for its nonvintage Brut. Anew received reserve class/double … [Read more...] about Ste. Michelle brands ride tall at Houston rodeo judging
Wine competitions
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition draws 6,850 entries
CLOVERDALE, Calif. — This week’s San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition won’t break last year’s record, but the 6,850 entries still makes it the largest in the United States. In terms of national importance, the competition founded 1983 in Sonoma County is arguably the No. 1 marketing tool for Pacific Northwest wineries in the first half of the year. There were 678 wines … [Read more...] about San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition draws 6,850 entries
Brian Carter, Reininger, Walla Walla Vintners hoist Jefferson Cups
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Three of Washington state’s most respected producers — Brian Carter Cellars, Reininger and Walla Walla Vintners — have earned a coveted Jefferson Cup at the largest invite-only wine judging in the United States. The 17th annual Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition awarded sweepstakes trophies in the Red Vinifera Wine category to the Brian Carter … [Read more...] about Brian Carter, Reininger, Walla Walla Vintners hoist Jefferson Cups
Lake Chelan winery wins Tri-Cities Wine Festival with GSM
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Lake Chelan winemaker Charlie Lybecker proved at the Tri-Cities Wine Festival that he has a particular flair when working with Rhône-style red blends under his Cairdeas Winery brand. Last spring, his 2013 Tri Red Wine Blend won best of class at the Wenatchee Wine and Food Festival. On Saturday night, his young 2014 Tri ($39) — another blend of Syrah, … [Read more...] about Lake Chelan winery wins Tri-Cities Wine Festival with GSM
D.C. judges name Michelle Brut best U.S. oyster wine
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Michelle Sparkling Wine’s nonvintage Brut was announced Friday as the Best American Wine at the 22nd annual Old Ebbitt Grill International Wines for Oysters Competition staged in the nation's capital. Eakin's flagship methode Champenoise bottling for Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is made using Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris from the Columbia Valley. … [Read more...] about D.C. judges name Michelle Brut best U.S. oyster wine