RICHLAND, Wash. — Hagen Kruger and Wild Goose Vineyards in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley are doing their best to make sure Pinot Gris does not get overlooked in the Pacific Northwest or at the Cascadia Wine Competition. Last week, the Wild Goose Vineyards 2017 Pinot Gris took top honors at the sixth annual Cascadia Wine Competition, an international judging in … [Read more...] about Wild Goose Vineyards Pinot Gris repeats as Cascadia best of show
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Cabernet Franc rising in the Northwest
Of the six classic red Bordeaux grape varieties, interest in Cabernet Franc seems to be rising in the Pacific Northwest. More is being planted, being used in blends, and more being bottled as a stand-alone wine. In 2016, Washington state winemakers brought in 4,300 tons of Cabernet Franc, that's up a bit from the previous harvest and up nearly 1,000 tons from a decade … [Read more...] about Cabernet Franc rising in the Northwest
Pinot Gris by Oregon’s Pike Road tops fifth annual Great Northwest Invitational
HOOD RIVER, Ore. - Second-generation winemaker Adam Campbell ranks among the West Coast elite with his award-winning work for Elk Cove Vineyards with cool-climate reds and whites in the Willamette Valley. This week, he raised the profile for his family’s latest project as the Pike Road Wines 2016 Pinot Gris earned best of show honors at the fifth annual Great Northwest … [Read more...] about Pinot Gris by Oregon’s Pike Road tops fifth annual Great Northwest Invitational
Maryhill Winery rosé rises to top of Washington State Wine Competition
GRANDVIEW, Wash. — Maryhill Winery, a destination for Columbia Gorge travelers, dominated the 34th annual Washington State Wine Competition with a showing of 15 gold medals that included seven best of class awards, best white wine and best of show for its 2016 Rosé of Sangiovese. “Rosé seems to have become the wine of the millennial,” said Maryhill co-owner Craig Leuthold. … [Read more...] about Maryhill Winery rosé rises to top of Washington State Wine Competition
Madsen Family Cellars 2009 Cabernet Franc, Washington, $30
South Puget Sound winemaker Dana Madsen’s first commercial vintage came in 2005, and Cabernet Franc was one of the first varieties that he started with when he began working with Red Mountain fruit in 2005. He's since branched out to vineyards such as McKinley Springs in the Horse Heaven Hills, Jordan near the Columbia River and StoneTree on the Wahluke Slope. Francophiles will … [Read more...] about Madsen Family Cellars 2009 Cabernet Franc, Washington, $30