PROSSER, Wash. - It’s the type of event typically staged in downtown Seattle, but the inaugural Rising Stars tasting at the Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center will be a delicious fit in the historic Yakima Valley. On Friday night, the Clore Center in Prosser will stage a pouring by 40 up-and-coming Washington winemakers at the new Rising Stars. The forecast high … [Read more...] about Clore Center assembles 40 Washington wineries for Rising Stars on Friday
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Northwest Syrah remains delicious, in demand
Whether you're looking for a Syrah that is subtle and savory or bold and rich, it's easy to find various styles of the famous Rhône red in the Pacific Northwest. Despite global sales of Syrah/Shiraz being soft the past few years, the demand for Northwest Syrah remains strong, and the amount being made grows each year. Here are a dozen delicious Northwest Syrahs we've … [Read more...] about Northwest Syrah remains delicious, in demand
Washington wines win top awards at San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
CLOVERDALE, Calif. - Two Washington wines finished atop the largest wine competition in the United States. Barnard Griffin in Richland earned best rosé and Claar Cellars near Pasco won best dessert wine at the 31st annual San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, held each year in this community in northern Sonoma County. The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition drew … [Read more...] about Washington wines win top awards at San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Brian Carter Cellars wins Tri-Cities Wine Festival
KENNEWICK, Wash. - Woodinville winemaker Brian Carter continued his impressive run of top awards from West Coast wine competitions as Brian Carter Cellars claimed best of show at the 37th annual Tri-Cities Wine Festival for the 2011 Byzance Red Wine. An international panel of judges was charmed by Carter’s GSM-style blend of Southern Rhône varieties, which leads with … [Read more...] about Brian Carter Cellars wins Tri-Cities Wine Festival
Jones of Washington tops North Central Washington Wine Awards
WENATCHEE, Wash. - Victor Palencia's magical year continues. On Saturday evening, the winemaker for Jones of Washington won best of show at the fifth annual North Central Washington Wine Awards. Palencia earned the distinction for his 2014 Sauvignon Blanc using grapes from the Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley. The Jones of Washington 2014 Rosé of Syrah earned best rosé. … [Read more...] about Jones of Washington tops North Central Washington Wine Awards