The Harris family has devoted its vineyard plantings across its magnificent 100-acre estate near Stanwood to Pinot Noir, so they now focus their attention on one of Washington’s most acclaimed cool-climate vineyards — historic Celilo. And helping to guide them is consulting winemaker Brian Carter in Woodinville. Those efforts resulted in the top-scoring Chardonnay of the … [Read more...] about Bayernmoor Cellars 2019 Celilo Vineyard Chardonnay, Columbia Gorge $30
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23 years and counting for Platinum Awards
The Great Northwest Wine editorial team and the Pacific Northwest wine industry have come a long way since we created the Platinum Awards back in 2000. These days, "Platinum” is a designation that gets tossed around by myriad competitions, but 23 years ago, we believed we were the first — and credit goes to event founder Andy Perdue for that. Alas, we were newspaper men and … [Read more...] about 23 years and counting for Platinum Awards
Rich Cushman’s affection for Grenache reflected in No. 1 wine of 2022 Platinum
Grenache, the darling of Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the Southern Rhône, has long been a preferred drink for Columbia Gorge winemaker Rich Cushman. In the minds of Great Northwest Wine judges, the example Cushman crafted for Mt. Hood Winery from the 2018 vintage ranked as “The Best of the Best” — the No. 1 wine at the 23rd annual Platinum Awards. “I’ve always thought … [Read more...] about Rich Cushman’s affection for Grenache reflected in No. 1 wine of 2022 Platinum
100 Platinum Awards and counting for Maryhill Winery
Maryhill Winery’s tasting room offers an elevated view of the Columbia River and the opportunity to experience wines from the first producer to record 100 Platinum Award winners in the 23-year history of the judging. This fall, winemaker Richard Batchelor won eight Platinums — more than any other winery — which gave owners Craig and Vicki Leuthold a total of 103 since they … [Read more...] about 100 Platinum Awards and counting for Maryhill Winery
Brian Carter Cellars: 2023 Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year
WOODINVILLE, Wash. — Those with the good sense to tastefully follow the work of Brian Carter know he’s been behind some of Washington’s most delicious wines since the Mount St. Helens vintage of 1980. It wasn’t until he launched his eponymous brand in 2000 that he truly began to make a name for himself. And in Carter’s soft-spoken way, his wines routinely announce themselves … [Read more...] about Brian Carter Cellars: 2023 Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year