The Yakima Valley is where the Washington wine industry got its start, as we like to say, "the cradle of the industry." There's a ton of history in this valley, including: Walter Clore, "the father of Washington Wine," lived and did much of his research here. His life is now celebrated at the Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center in Prosser. William Bridgman, … [Read more...] about Yakima Valley thrives as historical heart of Washington wine
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A dozen great Northwest wines
What makes a great Northwest wine? When we evaluate wines, we taste them under blind conditions, meaning we know neither the producer nor the price until the evaluation is complete. We think this is the fairest way to look at a wine, letting the wine speak for itself. We think this is the fairest way to look at a wine, letting the wine speak for itself. We look at flavor, … [Read more...] about A dozen great Northwest wines
Cashmere winery Crayelle tops Wenatchee wine judging
WENATCHEE - A small winery in Cashmere took home top honors at the seventh annual Wenatchee Wine & Food Festival competition. Crayelle Cellars, owned and operated by longtime Washington winemaker Craig Mitrakul, took home top honors for his 2016 Albariño, a white Spanish variety that is gaining momentum with Washington winemakers. The Cornell and Rutgers grad has made … [Read more...] about Cashmere winery Crayelle tops Wenatchee wine judging
Washington Riesling not just a Ste. Michelle thing
When most folks hear "Riesling" and "Washington" in the same sentence, they might automatically insert "Chateau Ste. Michelle." And there would be nothing wrong with that, seeing that Washington's oldest and largest winery makes more Riesling than any winery on the planet. Since introducing the 1999 inaugural vintage of Eroica, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has become the … [Read more...] about Washington Riesling not just a Ste. Michelle thing
Reininger, Domaine Serene, Mission Hill go Platinum at Decanter World Wine Awards
LONDON — Domaine Serene in Oregon, Walla Walla’s Reininger and Mission Hill Family Estate in British Columbia — three of the Pacific Northwest’s top brands — each won best of class awards at the prestigious 2017 Decanter World Wine Awards this spring in London. Dundee Hills showpiece Domaine Serene won a Platinum Award for best in category with its 2013 Jerusalem Hill … [Read more...] about Reininger, Domaine Serene, Mission Hill go Platinum at Decanter World Wine Awards