HOOD RIVER, Ore. — In hindsight, it wasn’t surprising that some Pacific Northwest’s top wine buyers selected an Albariño from Idaho’s Clearwater Canyon Cellars and the 2018 Cabernet Franc by Lake Chelan Winery as top wines at the 10th annual Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition. Coco Umiker has won major regional awards in recent years with the Albariño grapes she … [Read more...] about Clearwater Canyon Cellars in Idaho turns Albariño into top wine at Great Northwest Invitational
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TEXSOM awards Best Syrah to So. Oregon producer Reustle
Reustle - Prayer Rock Vineyards in Southern Oregon continues to earn global acclaim for its work with Syrah by capturing the award for Best of Variety at the TEXSOM International Wine Awards last month in Irving, Texas. Stephen Reustle’s 2017 Estate Winemaker’s Reserve Syrah from the Umpqua Valley was joined by the Willamette Valley Vineyards 2018 Pinot Gris as … [Read more...] about TEXSOM awards Best Syrah to So. Oregon producer Reustle
Oregon retains focus on Pinot Noir
A singular varietal focus gives Oregon a tremendous advantage in an ever-more crowded wine market. When any wine lover around the globe says "Oregon wine," "Pinot Noir" almost always comes to mind immediately. This is thanks to a singular focus dating back to the 1960s, when folks such as David Lett, Dick Ponzi and Dick Erath arrived and helped found the Oregon wine … [Read more...] about Oregon retains focus on Pinot Noir
Oregon Riesling, we wish there was more
One of the shames in Northwest wine country is Oregon Riesling. Because of the dominance of Pinot Noir in the Willamette Valley, it simply is not economically feasible to plant Riesling. When you taste a delicious Oregon Riesling, you'll find out what we're being deprived of. Here are eight examples of Oregon Riesling we've tasted recently. Ask for them at your favorite wine … [Read more...] about Oregon Riesling, we wish there was more
Walla Walla Cab wins best of show at Great NW Invite
HOOD RIVER, Ore. - Dunham Cellars added a page to its history of award-winning winemaking Thursday when the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon XIX from the Walla Walla winery was selected as best of show at the fourth annual Great Northwest Invitational. The judging, held at the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel, began Wednesday and concluded Thursday afternoon. The Invite, as it's known, is … [Read more...] about Walla Walla Cab wins best of show at Great NW Invite