Grenache has been grown in Washington for much of the past half-century, but the Rhône revolution didn't start here until the first Syrah vines went in the ground 30 years ago. Now we are seeing an explosion of interest in such Rhône varieties as Grenache, Mourvèdre, Petite Sirah, Counoise, Cinsault - and a whole host of white grapes. These wines are among the most … [Read more...] about Going to the Rhône
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Viognier tops 4th North Central Washington Wine Awards
WENATCHEE, Wash. - A winery in one of the most remote regions of Washington's vast Columbia Valley earned best-in-show honors Saturday evening at the fourth annual North Central Washington Wine Awards. Rio Vista Wines took home the top prize with its Viognier, a white wine. Rio Vista is just off Highway 97, north of the road to Lake Chelan. The winery and estate vines are … [Read more...] about Viognier tops 4th North Central Washington Wine Awards
Seattle Wine Awards digs for gold
SEATTLE - The annual Seattle Wine Awards, one of the most generous wine competitions in America, has announced its 2014 results. This year, 309 wines won unanimous double gold medals, meaning all judges on a panel gave it a gold medal. This is more than 30 percent of the total entries. Additionally, 296 wines earned gold medals, while just 214 earned silver medals and … [Read more...] about Seattle Wine Awards digs for gold
Washington wines win medals at Seattle Wine Awards
SEATTLE - More than 850 wines were awarded medals Thursday in Washington's largest wine competition. The results of the eighth annual Seattle Wine Awards were announced. Of the 1,105 entries - the largest ever - nearly 80 percent were given medals. Of these, 258 or 23 percent earned unanimous double gold medals, while 251 or 22 percent were awarded gold medals. Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about Washington wines win medals at Seattle Wine Awards