BOISE - The seventh annual Idaho Wine Competition, presented by Great Northwest Wine, commences today with a record 169 entries from the burgeoning Idaho wine industry. The competition takes place today at Ruth's Chris Steak House in the heart of downtown Boise, where eight international wine judges will taste through the entries seeking gold medals. The judging is owned … [Read more...] about 7th annual Idaho Wine Competition is today
Wine competitions
Silvara Vineyards’ Malbec best in North Central Washington
WENATCHEE, Wash. - For the second time in four years, a small winery near Leavenworth has captured the top prize at the Wenatchee Wine & Food Festival wine competition. Silvara Vineyards, a small producer just east of the Bavarian-themed community, won best of show at the competition with its 2014 Malbec. In 2013, the winery owned by Gary Seidler won best of show for its … [Read more...] about Silvara Vineyards’ Malbec best in North Central Washington
Pebblestone Cellars rocks Viognier again at Oregon Wine Competition
JACKSONVILLE, Ore. - Southern Oregon winemaker Bryan Wilson continues to show his skill with Viognier as the Pebblestone Cellars 2015 Ellis Vineyards Block 8 Viognier won the award for best white at the Oregon Wine Competition, the second straight year for the Medford winery to top the judging with the Rhône grape. The judging led by three Masters of Wine also applauded … [Read more...] about Pebblestone Cellars rocks Viognier again at Oregon Wine Competition
Northwest wines shine at San Francisco International Wine Competition
SAN FRANCISCO - Five Northwest wines earned top honors at the San Francisco International Wine Competition, the nation's most prestigious wine judging. The competition took place last month in downtown San Francisco. It is operated by U.S. wine personality Anthony Dias Blue and wine marketer Tim McDonald. Abacela near Roseburg, Ore., won the title of best rosé for its … [Read more...] about Northwest wines shine at San Francisco International Wine Competition
Deep Roots Winery 2014 Syrah wins All Canadian Wine Championships
PICTON, Ontario - Deep Roots Winery on British Columbia’s Naramata Bench and Arrowleaf Cellars in Lake Country north of Kelowna took top honors as wines from the Okanagan Valley dominated the 36th annual All Canadian Wine Championships. Bev Carnahan, director of the event, bills the judging as Canada’s oldest and largest wine competition and reported 1,322 entries, with 807 … [Read more...] about Deep Roots Winery 2014 Syrah wins All Canadian Wine Championships