CLARKSTON, Wash. — Washington winemaker Rick Wasem educates Basalt Cellars customers on the science behind colloids, tartaric acid and toast levels, and recently he’s achieved success with an oak experiment featuring some of the oldest Cabernet Sauvignon vines in the state. “I’m a pharmacist, so I have that inquisitive, scientific aptitude,” Wasem said. “I like to do trials … [Read more...] about Basalt Cellars succeeds with sales of old vine Cab oak trials
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Washington wine industry gets new connection to China
KENNEWICK, Wash. - The Washington wine industry and the world's fastest-growing wine-loving region have a new connection. On Friday morning, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Tri-City Development Council (TRIDEC) signed a memorandum of understanding that will open new opportunities in the heart of Washington wine country. "It's going to affect things … [Read more...] about Washington wine industry gets new connection to China
Historically early wine grape harvest begins in Washington
ZILLAH, Wash. - Washington's historically early wine grape harvest kicked off this morning when 18 tons of Chardonnay were harvested in the Rattlesnake Hills American Viticultural Area. The grapes were harvested at Hilltop, a 31-year-old 5-acre vineyard near the Yakima Valley community of Buena that is managed by Patrick Rawn of Two Mountain Winery in Zillah. He leases the … [Read more...] about Historically early wine grape harvest begins in Washington
Riesling Rendezvous set for July 17-19 in Washington state
WOODINVILLE, Wash. — Riesling lovers in the Pacific Northwest and around the globe should consider blacking out July 17-19 on their calendar as Chateau Ste. Michelle and Dr. Loosen of Germany play host to the fifth Riesling Rendezvous. The collaboration that created Eroica, which many credit for sparking the renaissance of Riesling in the United States, again are … [Read more...] about Riesling Rendezvous set for July 17-19 in Washington state
Pourings, promotions begin for Washington State Wine Month
As they love to say at the Washington State Wine Commission, “It’s a beautiful day to love Washington state wine,” and today marks the start of an especially august period — Washington State Wine Month. Each year, the nation’s second-largest wine-producing state develops promotions and offers savings as wineries and tasting rooms throughout the state. And a newly designed … [Read more...] about Pourings, promotions begin for Washington State Wine Month