Stroll down the aisles of any Northwest wine shop, liquor store or supermarket, and you’ll encounter shelves loaded with red wine blends. In the past decade, they’ve become so prolific and popular that at any regional wine competition, they outnumber every other category of entries. White blends, on the other hand, are downright scarce. For example, in the recently concluded … [Read more...] about Don’t overlook Northwest white blends
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Ellen on Wine: Northwest competitions, festivals rebound from pandemic pauses
Many of the wine and culinary celebrations traditionally staged in conjunction with major Northwest wine competitions returned this year, with more on the way in 2023. While the pandemic prompted the cancellation of Taste Washington the past three years — the Washington State Wine Commission has it scheduled in 2023 for March 11-12 — it’s been fascinating and heartwarming to … [Read more...] about Ellen on Wine: Northwest competitions, festivals rebound from pandemic pauses
Top vineyards, leading winemakers help Albariño grow in Northwest
Some of the Pacific Northwest’s most decorated and highly educated winemakers knew Albariño would thrive in our region. That makes it a bit curious as to why more haven’t followed the lead of brands such as Abacela, Barnard Griffin, Clearwater Canyon Cellars, Coyote Canyon Winery, Maryhill Winery, Palencia Wine Co. and Thurston Wolfe. Of course, the story starts in the … [Read more...] about Top vineyards, leading winemakers help Albariño grow in Northwest
Despite hot August, 2022 vintage behind for much of Northwest
It was drier and a warmer-than-average month of August throughout Pacific Northwest vineyards, and that is forecast to continue through September, according to acclaimed climate researcher Greg Jones. Jones continues to study the effects of climate change on vineyards throughout the world while serving as the CEO for Abacela, his family's winery and vineyard in Roseburg, … [Read more...] about Despite hot August, 2022 vintage behind for much of Northwest
Northwest vineyards enter August as much as 12 days behind normal
As July headed into August, records for high temperatures were set throughout the Pacific Northwest, but for a number of growers, the slow start to this season still has the 2022 vintage on a trajectory not seen in recent years. Some areas are faring better than others, however, according to acclaimed climate researcher Gregory V. Jones. "Wine regions in western Oregon … [Read more...] about Northwest vineyards enter August as much as 12 days behind normal