CLOVERDALE, Calif. - Deadline is looming for entries in the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the nation's largest wine judging. Deadline to enter the competition is Nov. 20. The judging takes place in early January in this town in northern Sonoma County. Last year, the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition drew 6,417 entries from 28 states, exceeding its own … [Read more...] about Deadline nears for San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
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Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards Syrah best in New World
ROSEBURG, Ore. - Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards captured the prize for best New World Syrah at the recent Six Nations Wine Challenge. The 8,000-case winery operated by founding winemaker Stephen Reustle beat out hand-selected Syrahs from six New World regions, including the United States, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile and Argentina. The Reustle-Prayer Rock … [Read more...] about Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards Syrah best in New World
Inside the Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition
HOOD RIVER, Ore. - A wine competition that is unique to the Pacific Northwest - and perhaps to the United States - took place last week at the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel. The Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition is one of two large judgings owned and operated by Great Northwest Wine. "The Invite," as it has come to be known, spotlights wines which are nominated … [Read more...] about Inside the Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition
Luscious reds from 3rd Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition
HOOD RIVER, Ore. - During the third Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition, conducted last week at the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel, judges were wowed by the quality of red wines coming from primarily the 2012 and 2013 vintages. The 20 judges worked in groups of four, tasting a manageable 120 wines during the two-day competition (in many competitions, judges will … [Read more...] about Luscious reds from 3rd Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition
Top wines from 2015 Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition
HOOD RIVER, Ore. - During last week's third annual Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition, 20 wine professionals spent two days evaluating more than 560 wines. See full results of the 2015 Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition. From them, they selected what they believed to be the best wines from each category and, ultimately, the overall top wine. All … [Read more...] about Top wines from 2015 Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition