Summer has cooled off slightly and momentarily, but research data indicates the Pacific Northwest wine industry continues to witness growing degree days accumulating at a record pace. “Washington has seen the largest increases in degree-day accumulations with totals as of Sept. 1 running 10-15% over 2014 and 30-35% over the 1981-2010 averages,” Southern Oregon University … [Read more...] about Cool relief to some in Pacific Northwest wine industry
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Washington wine harvest fast, furious, fantastic
In a typical year in Washington wine country, hardly any grapes would be harvested by Sept. 4. Maybe a little Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay. But 2015 isn't a typical year. In fact, it's tracking to be the warmest vintage in the history of the Washington wine industry. As a result, many wineries already are third of the way through harvest - and it isn't even Labor … [Read more...] about Washington wine harvest fast, furious, fantastic
Woodinville Wine Country stages 14th annual St. Nick’s weekend
WOODINVILLE, Wash. — Woodinville Wine Country kicks off the holidays Dec. 5 by opening its doors, reds and whites for three days of tasting and festivities. The 14th annual St. Nick’s Winter in Woodinville Wine Weekend begins at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, with the Holiday Wine Tasting at Molbak’s Garden + Home. It will feature samples from more than 30 Washington wineries as … [Read more...] about Woodinville Wine Country stages 14th annual St. Nick’s weekend
A big party for little Red Mountain
BENTON CITY, Wash. — Washington's smallest wine-growing region has plenty to celebrate. And that's exactly what it plans to do next month. Red Mountain will put on its third annual Block Party on Sept. 27, an event that is developing into the best harvest event in the Pacific Northwest. This year's event will be capped at 350 tickets - it sold out the first two years, and … [Read more...] about A big party for little Red Mountain
Woodinville wineries create incentives for local residents
WOODINVILLE, Wash. - The price of gasoline hit $4 a gallon in 2008, which inspired more Eastern Washington wineries to create tasting rooms in this Seattle suburb, bringing wine closer to many of their top customers. Gas is hovering around $4 again, and many of those Woodinville wineries and tasting rooms have created new incentives in hopes of turning some of their closest … [Read more...] about Woodinville wineries create incentives for local residents