HOOD RIVER, Ore. - We asked our judges at the third annual Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition to select 10 wines from their two days of tasting and evaluating. Some of these wines earned gold medals, while others did not but dazzled the palates of these particular judges. All of the wines were tasted blind, meaning the judges knew neither the producer nor the … [Read more...] about Judges selections from 3rd Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition
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British Columbia winery tops 3rd Great NW Invite
HOOD RIVER, Ore. - For the second consecutive year, a crisp white wine from British Columbia's Okanagan Valley delighted the judges of the Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition. Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery's 2014 Old Vines Auxerrois won best of show at the third annual competition, which was conducted at the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel west of Portland. Last … [Read more...] about British Columbia winery tops 3rd Great NW Invite
3rd annual Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition starts today
HOOD RIVER, Ore. - Twenty wine professionals have gathered in the heart of Pacific Northwest wine country to evaluate more than 550 wines for the third annual Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition. The judging, which takes place at the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel, is unique in the United States, as it is the only competition in which the judges nominate the wines … [Read more...] about 3rd annual Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition starts today
Hat Ranch wins 2015 Idaho Wine Competition
CALDWELL, Idaho - A dry Muscat from the Sunnyslope Wine District earned best of show Tuesday at the sixth annual Idaho Wine Competition. Hat Ranch Winery in Caldwell won for its 2014 Dry Muscat, the first crop from its estate grapes. The wine was crafted by Tim and Helen Harless, who launched their small winery in 2011. "It is a bit unusual," said Tim Harless. "We have to … [Read more...] about Hat Ranch wins 2015 Idaho Wine Competition
6th annual Idaho Wine Competition begins today
CALDWELL, Idaho - Eight Northwest wine experts will spend today evaluating about 160 wines from the Gem State in the sixth annual Idaho Wine Competition. The judging, which takes place at Ste. Chapelle winery on a bluff overlooking the Snake River, is conducted by Great Northwest Wine. Judges from Washington, Idaho and California have traveled to the Snake River Valley - … [Read more...] about 6th annual Idaho Wine Competition begins today