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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Ray’s Boathouse toasts 50 years with Ste. Michelle via historic tasting
SEATTLE — This summer’s 50th anniversary of Ray’s Boathouse prompted co-owner Douglas Zellers to toast Ste. Michelle Wine Estates by carefully pulling corks on some rare bottles, starting with the first red wine it ever released — a 1967 Pinot Noir. “A few years ago, with the anniversary coming up, I knew I wanted to do something retro,” Zellers said. “I thought … [Read more...] about Ray’s Boathouse toasts 50 years with Ste. Michelle via historic tasting
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
First Ladies of Washington Wine celebration sells out Clore Center
PROSSER, Wash. — It’s been a long time coming, so it makes sense that tickets for the First Ladies of Washington Wine celebration Thursday at the Walter Clore Center took almost no time in selling out. Organizers capped ticket sales at 175 for the luncheon and lineup of speakers. If there was room, more of the $100 tickets could have been sold for The Alliance of Women … [Read more...] about First Ladies of Washington Wine celebration sells out Clore Center