IRVING, Texas — A worldly panel of judges starring Masters of Wine and Master Sommeliers selected an Oregon Chardonnay from Gran Moraine — a Willamette Valley brand owned by Jackson Family Wines — as the Best White Varietal Wine and awarded three gold medals to Washington state’s DeLille Cellars during the 2023 TEXSOM International Wine Awards. Gran Moraine winemaker Shane … [Read more...] about Gran Moraine, DeLille stand out at TEXSOM International Wine Awards
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Washington wine industry helps stall bill to lower DUI to .05%
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Senate Bill 5002 didn't make it across the finish line this year, but responsible wine consumers should keep in their rearview mirror the idea that a sizeable group of Washington state lawmakers wants to lower the legal limit of blood alcohol content to 0.05%.The only state in the nation where 0.05% BAC is illegal is Utah, where about two-thirds of the … [Read more...] about Washington wine industry helps stall bill to lower DUI to .05%
Crown & Thieves: 2023 British Columbia Winery to Watch
WEST KELOWNA, British Columbia — You’re in a punk band in the ‘80s, and you’ve figured out that high school is not for you. And akin to a scene from the Queen biopic, the tour van for the band breaks down. With that, serendipity kicks in. That’s how Jason Parkes — who views himself as “just a guy with a beard” — began as a winemaker. He’s now the frontman for Jason … [Read more...] about Crown & Thieves: 2023 British Columbia Winery to Watch
Sidebar: Malbec by the numbers
Here are a few statistics involving Great Northwest Wine’s 2023 comparative tasting of Malbec: • Total entries: 110• Double gold medals: 2 (2%)• Gold medals: 13 (14%)• Silver medal: 56 (51%)• Bronze medal: 36 (32%)• Average price per bottle: $39.59• Median price: $33• Average price for gold medal wines: $41.50• Total cases represented in this judging: 30,690• Average … [Read more...] about Sidebar: Malbec by the numbers
How the regional winery awards are selected by Great Northwest Wine
The awards program for the regional wineries of the year as selected by Great Northwest Wine are based on blind tastings, visits, accolades and other considerations. A Winery of the Year must have completed five vintages. For a Winery to Watch, the criteria for the ownership/winemaking program is five commercial vintages or fewer. 2023 Washington Winery of the YearAbeja … [Read more...] about How the regional winery awards are selected by Great Northwest Wine