PROSSER, Wash. - Kristin Martilla Johnson has been chasing the warm sun since growing up in Alaska, and this young chef seems to have found an oasis at Desert Wind Winery in Prosser, Wash. "I was looking for a job up here, trying to get out of the rain. I couldn't handle Alaska. I couldn't handle western Oregon," she said with smile. [youtube id="eeQhgYCEugk" width="620" … [Read more...] about Young chef from Alaska shines at Desert Wind Winery
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Treveri Cellars’ winemaker comes out of shadows to craft top Washington sparkling
WAPATO, Wash. - During the past 30 years, Juergen Grieb has probably made as much wine as anyone in Washington - yet few people knew who he was until 2010 when he went out on his own and launched Treveri Cellars. Today, Grieb is enjoying incredible success making sparkling wine at his winery near Yakima, more than doubling his production in each of his first three … [Read more...] about Treveri Cellars’ winemaker comes out of shadows to craft top Washington sparkling
Chateau Ste. Michelle’s 2012 Riesling a record 1.2 million cases
WOODINVILLE, Wash. - Already the world's largest producer of Riesling, Chateau Ste. Michelle stepped up its game in 2012 to craft more Riesling than ever. In fact, Washington's oldest winery made a cool 1.2 million cases of Riesling from last fall's record harvest. "That's a lot of Riesling," said Bob Bertheau, Chateau Ste. Michelle's head winemaker. Here's how Chateau … [Read more...] about Chateau Ste. Michelle’s 2012 Riesling a record 1.2 million cases
Oregon wine icon Adelsheim defines Pinot Gris at symposium
HILLSBORO, Ore. — David Adelsheim's place within the history of Oregon wine seems defined by Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, yet he also was among the state's first triumvirate for Pinot Gris. He formed the trio with David Lett and Dick Ponzi. "Ponzi had made a Pinot Gris in '83, so in 1984, the three of us did a grand tasting at the Heathman Hotel of all the Pinot Gris … [Read more...] about Oregon wine icon Adelsheim defines Pinot Gris at symposium
Northwest wines shine at Los Angeles International Wine Competition
POMONA, Calif. - Six British Columbia wines won best-in-class honors at one of the top California wine competitions. This was the 74th annual Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition, held at the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds in Pomona. Burrowing Owl Estate Winery near Oliver, B.C., led the way with two best-of-class awards, while Fort Berens, Gehringer … [Read more...] about Northwest wines shine at Los Angeles International Wine Competition