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
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Red Mountain winemaker to take over iconic Napa Valley winery
Marcus Notaro will be moving from the crown jewel of Red Mountain to one of the Napa Valley’s most famous wineries. Notaro, longtime head winemaker for Col Solare on Washington’s Red Mountain, has been named head winemaker for Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars on the famed Silverado Trail. “I love the wines we make here,” Notaro told Great Northwest Wine. “But that is an iconic … [Read more...] about Red Mountain winemaker to take over iconic Napa Valley winery
Washington wines win medals at Seattle Wine Awards
SEATTLE - More than 850 wines were awarded medals Thursday in Washington's largest wine competition. The results of the eighth annual Seattle Wine Awards were announced. Of the 1,105 entries - the largest ever - nearly 80 percent were given medals. Of these, 258 or 23 percent earned unanimous double gold medals, while 251 or 22 percent were awarded gold medals. Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about Washington wines win medals at Seattle Wine Awards
B.C. wine on top at California judging
TEMECULA, Calif. - A British Columbia winery won the sweepstakes award for best rosé of the Riverside International Wine Competition on Thursday afternoon. JoieFarm on the Naramata Bench in the Okanagan Valley won the top honors at one of California's most prestigious wine competitions for its 2012 rosé, made with Pinot Noir. The winery also won two gold medals. La Frenz, … [Read more...] about B.C. wine on top at California judging
Your guide to Yakima Valley Spring Barrel Tasting weekend
The Yakima Valley is celebrating its 30th year as the Pacific Northwest's oldest American Viticultural Area with its annual Spring Barrel Tasting Weekend on April 26 through 28. Those who purchase a Premier Pass for $35 will have access to special events and, in many cases, waived tasting fees. Those who purchase a Premier Pass and visit at least six wineries will receive a … [Read more...] about Your guide to Yakima Valley Spring Barrel Tasting weekend