KENNEWICK, Wash. — Is Argentina the king of Malbec? On a global level, the answer is an undisputed "yes." But a blind tasting conducted by Great Northwest Wine indicates Washington state is catching up quickly and becoming an important part of the conversation. Wine grapes have been grown in Argentina for nearly five centuries, and Malbec has become the South America … [Read more...] about Argentina vs. Washington: a Malbec smackdown
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Northstar Winery keeps focus on world-class Merlot
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Backed up against the Blue Mountains, the Walla Walla Valley is one of the relatively cooler regions of Washington's Columbia Valley. Tuesday, it was cool and a bit rainy in the southern end of the valley along JB George Road near the Oregon state border. The lower temperatures the past 10 days have slowed harvest a bit and allowed wineries to catch up … [Read more...] about Northstar Winery keeps focus on world-class Merlot
Coyote Canyon Winery in Prosser hires new winemaker
PROSSER, Wash. - Coyote Canyon Winery, which relies on estate fruit from one of Washington state's largest vineyards in the Horse Heaven Hills, has hired a new winemaker. Longtime rancher Mike Andrews named Justin Michaud to replace John Gabriel on a full-time basis at his winery in Prosser and produce wines under his Canyon Canyon and H/H Estates brands. “We’re just really … [Read more...] about Coyote Canyon Winery in Prosser hires new winemaker
British Columbia wines shine in All-Canadian Wine Championships
La Frenz in Naramata, British Columbia, won two best-in-class awards and seven gold medals at the annual All-Canadian Wine Championships. CedarCreek Estate Winery in Kelowna won two best-in-class awards and three gold medals. Lang Vineyards won the trophy for best Canadian white wine for its 2011 Farm Reserve Riesling, while Mission Hill Family Estate in West Kelowna won … [Read more...] about British Columbia wines shine in All-Canadian Wine Championships
10 Pacific Northwest Tempranillos to try today
Camaraderie Cellars 2009 Tempranillo, Yakima Valley, $28 This red Spanish variety has gained a small but solid foothold in recent years in the Pacific Northwest, and Washington is proving to be a great place to grow the robust grape. This wine from a longtime Port Angeles winery uses grapes from Two Coyote Vineyard in the Rattlesnake Hills and Crawford Vineyard near the Yakima … [Read more...] about 10 Pacific Northwest Tempranillos to try today