SPOKANE, Wash. — Phillip and Patricia Butterfield devoted their lives to public health, education and research, each concluding their decorated careers in Spokane with Washington State University. At their young Winescape Winery project, the Butterfields work as a tandem in a different field where seemingly every step they’ve taken has been the right one. They came up with … [Read more...] about Winescape Winery: 2023 Washington Winery to Watch
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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
Abeja Winery and Inn: 2023 Washington Winery of the Year
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — When talking about the premier producers in the Pacific Northwest who work with the nation’s three most popular varieties — Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot — any serious buzz must include Abeja Winery & Inn. Ken and Ginger Harrison set the standard for a destination winery when they launched Abeja in 2000 across a century-old farmstead. … [Read more...] about Abeja Winery and Inn: 2023 Washington Winery of the Year
Malbec in Northwest continues to build on its elevated stature
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