KENNEWICK, Wash. — If anyone has gathered 111 examples of Malbec grown in the Pacific Northwest for a judging dominated by winemakers, drop us a note. Otherwise, Great Northwest Wine Magazine made some history on Feb. 23 when it staged an overview of Malbec for a panel dominated by Columbia Valley winemakers. Out of the 110 entries, the panel judged 15 examples as … [Read more...] about Malbec in Northwest continues to build on its elevated stature
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Brian Carter Cellars: 2023 Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year
WOODINVILLE, Wash. — Those with the good sense to tastefully follow the work of Brian Carter know he’s been behind some of Washington’s most delicious wines since the Mount St. Helens vintage of 1980. It wasn’t until he launched his eponymous brand in 2000 that he truly began to make a name for himself. And in Carter’s soft-spoken way, his wines routinely announce themselves … [Read more...] about Brian Carter Cellars: 2023 Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year
How the Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year is chosen
The Winery of the Year is selected based on longevity, quality, reputation, industry involvement, facilities and other considerations. A winery may win the award once. Recent Pacific Northwest Wineries of the Year 2023: Brian Carter Cellars, Woodinville, Wash.2022: DeLille Cellars, Woodinville, Wash.2021: King Estate Winery, Eugene, Ore.2020: Clearwater Canyon Cellars, … [Read more...] about How the Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year is chosen
Northwest wineries go Rhône to bring home top awards from Australia
Work with Syrah and other Rhône varieties from the Pacific Northwest corner of the New World rose to the top Down Under at the latest Global Fine Wine Challenge — the Australia judging formerly known as the Six Nations Wine Challenge. Herb Quady of Quady North in Southern Oregon was the Trophy Winner as best of class and a double gold medal recipient at the Sydney … [Read more...] about Northwest wineries go Rhône to bring home top awards from Australia
Northwest wines win 148 gold medals at San Francisco Chronicle
CLOVERDALE, Calif. — Pacific Northwest fruit produced best-of-class winners in 21 categories and 148 gold medals during the 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the annual judging staged in the Sonoma County town of Cloverdale that remains the largest professional critical tasting in North America at more than 5,500 entries. Leading the efforts of … [Read more...] about Northwest wines win 148 gold medals at San Francisco Chronicle