DUNDEE, Ore. - This year marks Laurent Montalieu’s 25th anniversary of making wine in Oregon, and the state’s most prolific winemaking consultant - with 40 clients and counting - is taking steps to expand even further. His NW Wine Co., recently purchased 400 acres of future vineyards near the central Willamette Valley town of Monmouth. When they come online, the Cottonwood … [Read more...] about Montalieu set to expand in 25th year as Oregon winemaker
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NW wineries show mettle in Texas with Syrah, Pinot Noir, Cab
DALLAS, Texas - Northwest wineries showed their prowess with Syrah at one of the largest and oldest international wine competitions in the United States Wines from Washington and Oregon won five of the seven gold medals awarded at the 2013 Dallas Morning News Wine Competition. Maryhill Winery in Goldendale, Wash., won two of those Syrah golds, while Kontos Cellars and and … [Read more...] about NW wineries show mettle in Texas with Syrah, Pinot Noir, Cab
Maryhill Winery wins 5 golds at Finger Lakes wine judging
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Maryhill Winery in Goldendale, Wash., won five gold medals - two of them unanimous double golds - at the annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition. The winery in the Columbia Gorge won double golds for its Elephant Mountain Indira red blend and Reserve Zinfandel. Maryhill also won 15 silver medals and four bronzes. Cassini Cellars in British … [Read more...] about Maryhill Winery wins 5 golds at Finger Lakes wine judging
Warm, early spring excites Washington wine grape growers
Wine grape vines are waking up across Washington's Columbia Valley, and growers could not be more pleased. "I'm plenty happy," said Mike Sauer, owner of Red Willow Vineyard west of Wapato in the Yakima Valley. "We haven't had it this early in several years." The first sign of grape vines waking up from their winter slumber is called bud break, when baby leaves begin to … [Read more...] about Warm, early spring excites Washington wine grape growers
Pacific Rim expands Washington, Oregon brands with new ownership
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. - In the two years since Pacific Rim Winemakers was sold to an international wine company, the Riesling producer founded by Randall Grahm is charging ahead with increased production and new products. Pacific Rim was founded in 1992, when Grahm began making a Riesling from Washington and German grapes at Bonny Doon, his winery in Santa Cruz, Calif. In … [Read more...] about Pacific Rim expands Washington, Oregon brands with new ownership