Klipsun Vineyards, long considered one of the top vineyards in Washington state, has been sold to Terlato Wines International, a leading importer and marketer based in Chicago. The selling price was not disclosed. Terlato owns such Napa Valley brands as Chimney Rock, Greystone Cellars and Jack Nicklaus Wines. Patricia Gelles, owner and founder of Klipsun Vineyards, was … [Read more...] about Red Mountain’s famed Klipsun Vineyard sold to Chicago firm
Northwest wine
Cascadia Wine Competition concludes today in Oregon
HOOD RIVER, Ore. — Two days of intense judging of Pacific Northwest wines has set the stage for today’s superlatives at the fifth annual Cascadia Wine Competition at the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel. The three-day event dedicated to Washington, Oregon, British Columbia and Idaho wines concludes this morning after 948 wines have been evaluated by an international of 21 … [Read more...] about Cascadia Wine Competition concludes today in Oregon
Reustle wins 5 double golds at San Francisco Chronicle wine judging
CLOVERDALE, Calif. — Stephen Reustle and his Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards project proved again this week that his Southern Oregon wines are not only among the best in the Pacific Northwest, but also rank alongside the top in the country by winning a best of class and five double gold medals at the 2017 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. The Umpqua Valley winery in … [Read more...] about Reustle wins 5 double golds at San Francisco Chronicle wine judging
Ste. Michelle brands ride tall at Houston rodeo judging
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
2016 vintage cools down slightly in Pacific Northwest
As predicted, the 2016 vintage would seem to indicate the start of a gradual shift from El Niño toward La Niña for much of the Pacific Northwest wine industry. Southern Oregon University researcher Greg Jones issued his “Summer to Harvest” report during Labor Day weekend, noting that, “With school and football season starting, a hint of fall is right on time, and the … [Read more...] about 2016 vintage cools down slightly in Pacific Northwest