LOWDEN, Wash. - Woodward Canyon Winery's Old Vines Dedication Series Cabernet Sauvignon has been one of the classic Washington wines since its inaugural vintage back in 1981. It all starts with the grapes, said Rick Small, owner of the Walla Walla Valley winery. He started out using Cabernet Sauvignon fruit from Sagemoor Vineyards north of Pasco - and he's still using those … [Read more...] about How Woodward Canyon Winery Old Vines Cab became a classic
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4th annual Cascadia Wine Competition set for March 15-17
HOOD RIVER, Ore. — The largest judging of Pacific Northwest wine, staged at one of the West Coast’s oldest hotels, has a new name: the Cascadia Wine Competition. Great Northwest Wine will assemble more than 20 wine professionals from Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia at the Columbia Gorge Hotel to seek out and put the spotlight on the region’s top … [Read more...] about 4th annual Cascadia Wine Competition set for March 15-17
Walla Walla’s Va Piano expands with Spokane, Bend tasting rooms
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Highly acclaimed Va Piano Vineyards is expanding by opening two new tasting rooms. The wine in the heart of the southern Walla Walla Valley plans to open tasting rooms in Spokane as well as in Bend, Ore. Va Piano, a Tuscan-inspired winery and vineyard on J.B. George Road, near the state line between Washington and Oregon, announced late last week that … [Read more...] about Walla Walla’s Va Piano expands with Spokane, Bend tasting rooms
Taste, hear Washington wine history at special dinner
PROSSER, Wash. - For an industry that is fairly young, Washington wine country is home to some old vines - and they are spread across the state. Next weekend, the Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center will play host to a special evening called "History Through the Vines." As part of this evening, patrons will not only enjoy wines from some of the state's oldest vines, but … [Read more...] about Taste, hear Washington wine history at special dinner
Brandborg keeps cool in Elkton, Ore.
ELKTON, Ore. - One of the coolest cats you will come across in the Northwest wine scene is happily crafting wines in one of the coolest and most fascinating areas in Oregon. Terry Brandborg, who grew up in San Francisco, began making wine as a hobby. That ultimately become an obsession and, ultimately, a profession. He launched a winery in California before relocating about … [Read more...] about Brandborg keeps cool in Elkton, Ore.