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
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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
NW wines shine at 2015 Sunset Wine Competition
MENLO PARK, Calif. - Pacific Northwest wineries brought home 49 medals from one of the nation's largest and most prestigious international wine judgings. The Sunset International Wine Competition took place in April at the magazine's longtime campus in the heart of Silicon Valley near Stanford University. It is the final year that the competition will take place there, as … [Read more...] about NW wines shine at 2015 Sunset Wine Competition