As the hot 2016 vintage marches toward harvest, Washington wine grape growers are optimistic about quality, quantity - and just about everything else they see in their vineyards. "We're pleased with what we see this year," said Lacey Lybeck, vineyard manager for historic Sagemoor Vineyards along the Columbia River. "We're seeing average cluster size throughout all varieties. … [Read more...] about Washington grape growers bullish on warm ’16 vintage
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Husband/wife team make Tightrope Winery a destination in British Columbia
PENTICTON, British Columbia - It’s no secret in British Columbia, but Tightrope Winery deserves to be in the discussion when talking about the best young wineries in the Pacific Northwest. There’s no debate among judges at the Cascadia Wine Competition. The international judging of Pacific Northwest wine staged in Hood River, Ore., at the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel … [Read more...] about Husband/wife team make Tightrope Winery a destination in British Columbia
Celebrate Walla Walla a sold-out success
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - The fourth annual Celebrate Walla Walla was the most popular yet. Duane Wollmuth, executive director of the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance, told Great Northwest Wine that every part of last week's three-day celebration of Cabernet Sauvignon was sold out. "That's the first time that's happened in four years," he said. More than 600 people from … [Read more...] about Celebrate Walla Walla a sold-out success
Seattle sax star Jeff Kashiwa headlines WSU Wine and Jazz Festival
RICHLAND, Wash. - The Columbia Valley’s world-class wine industry has set the stage for saxophonist Jeff Kashiwa from contemporary jazz super group The Rippingtons to perform Saturday night at Washington State University’s branch campus in Richland. Kashiwa headlines the second annual WSU Wine and Jazz Festival in conjunction with the Auction of Washington Wines as 25 wineries … [Read more...] about Seattle sax star Jeff Kashiwa headlines WSU Wine and Jazz Festival
IPNC welcomes world of Pinot Noir to Oregon
MCMINNVILLE, Ore. - In six weeks, the wine world will descend on Oregon's Yamhill County for the 30th annual International Pinot Noir Celebration, with more than 70 wineries pouring and 60 chefs providing Northwest-focused cuisine. The three-day event takes place at Linfield College in the heart of Oregon wine country and includes two large tastings, multiple seminars, the … [Read more...] about IPNC welcomes world of Pinot Noir to Oregon