McMINNVILLE, Ore. — This year, the International Pinot Noir Celebration enters its fourth decade, and the delicious IPNC weekend July 28-30 in Oregon with more than 70 winemakers and 60 Northwest chefs is on the verge of being a complete sellout. Amy Wesselman, executive director for IPNC, said there is a small number of Full Weekend 2017 Tickets available at $1,295 each. … [Read more...] about Support for Oregon Pinot Noir shows as IPNC nears another sellout
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Cab is king in Washington, across Northwest
King Cab is all the rage - not only in Washington, but also across the Pacific Northwest. Credible examples are being produced in Idaho's Snake River Valley, British Columbia's Okanagan Valley and Southern Oregon. The noble grape of France's Bordeaux region has found the Pacific Northwest to be a hospitable environment. In Washington, the driver is Ste. Michelle Wine … [Read more...] about Cab is king in Washington, across Northwest
Mercer Canyons tops Indy International with $17 Cab
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Washington wine took the triple crown at this month’s 26th annual Indy International Wine Competition, led by the Mercer Canyons 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon — a $17 wine from the Horse Heaven Hills — as best of show. The sister brand for Mercer Estates in Prosser, Wash., received the award for Wine of the Year from the Purdue University judging. Barrister … [Read more...] about Mercer Canyons tops Indy International with $17 Cab
La Frenz Winery in Naramata dominates top California competition
SONOMA, Calif. - Jeff Martin, a British Columbia winemaker with more than 40 vintages in two hemispheres, dominated at one of California's oldest and most respected wine competitions. La Frenz Winery on the Okanagan Valley's revered Naramata Bench won four gold medals, including a best of class award, at the Dan Berger's International Wine Competition. Formerly known as the … [Read more...] about La Frenz Winery in Naramata dominates top California competition
Abacela, Bunnell star again at Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Pacific Northwest wines from both sides of the border, led by the Abacela 2016 Grenache Rosé, earned top awards at the 32nd annual Pacific Rim International Wine Competition on Thursday in Southern California. It was a repeat performance at the National Orange Show event for Abacela, the Southern Oregon producer inspired by grapes native to the … [Read more...] about Abacela, Bunnell star again at Pacific Rim International Wine Competition