SAN DIEGO - A Woodinville winery's showing at a top international wine competition earned it the distinction of Winery of the Year. DeLille Cellars, known for its high-quality Bordeaux-style blends and Rhône-style wines, received the award at the 10th annual Critics Challenge International Wine Competition, held this summer in Southern California. DeLille picked up four … [Read more...] about DeLille Cellars is Winery of Year at San Diego wine competition
Wine competitions
Maryhill Winery winemaker wins top award at Midwest judging
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana - Maryhill Winery in Goldendale, Wash., won "Winemaker of the Year" honors at the 2013 Indy International Wine Competition. Richard Batchelor, Maryhill's winemaker, earned the award by winning two best-in-class awards, four double golds, seven golds, 12 silvers and three bronzes. This is the second consecutive year a Pacific Northwest winery has … [Read more...] about Maryhill Winery winemaker wins top award at Midwest judging
Medford, Roseburg wineries top Southern Oregon World of Wine judging
JACKSONVILLE, Ore. — Spangler Vineyards in Roseburg took the award for Best Red with its 2010 Claret and Pebblestone Cellars in Medford won Best White for its 2012 Viognier at the Southern Oregon World of Wine Festival. The 11th year of the competition drew 179 entries from 46 wineries and was judged by a trio of Masters of Wine, who awarded six double gold medals and seven … [Read more...] about Medford, Roseburg wineries top Southern Oregon World of Wine judging
Northwest wineries score high in San Francisco International Wine Competition
SAN FRANCISCO - Five Pacific Northwest wineries earned best-in-class awards at the prestigious 2013 San Francisco International Wine Competition. Maryhill Winery in Goldendale, Wash., won two double gold and best-in-class awards, along with a gold medal. College Cellars, the student-run winery at Walla Walla Community College's Center for Enology and Viticulture, picked up … [Read more...] about Northwest wineries score high in San Francisco International Wine Competition
Walla Walla winery red tops Washington State Wine Competition
YAKIMA, Wash. - A Walla Walla Valley red blend was the best wine at the 32nd annual Washington State Wine Competition, held last week at the Central Washington State Fairgrounds. Saviah Cellars' 2009 Big Sky Cuvee, a classic Bordeaux-style blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, was crafted by owner/winemaker Richard Funk. He named … [Read more...] about Walla Walla winery red tops Washington State Wine Competition