LAS VEGAS — A year that’s already brought a number of nice headlines for Rocky Pond Estate Winery now includes news that the Washington state producer won best of show this summer at the Las Vegas Global Wine Awards for its 2019 GSM blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. The question “So where is Orondo, Washington?” was popular among judges after the 2019 Stratastone Red … [Read more...] about Rocky Pond uses GSM from Rocky Reach to win best of show at Vegas Global Wine Awards
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Despite hot August, 2022 vintage behind for much of Northwest
It was drier and a warmer-than-average month of August throughout Pacific Northwest vineyards, and that is forecast to continue through September, according to acclaimed climate researcher Greg Jones. Jones continues to study the effects of climate change on vineyards throughout the world while serving as the CEO for Abacela, his family's winery and vineyard in Roseburg, … [Read more...] about Despite hot August, 2022 vintage behind for much of Northwest
Washington wine grape harvest forecast for 28% increase in 2022
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The 2022 vintage for the Washington state wine industry is on track to yield 28 percent more than last year’s “heat dome” vintage, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This year, the projection by the USDA indicates production is headed toward 230,000 tons. If that holds, the 2022 crush will rank No. 2 in state history yet far below the record … [Read more...] about Washington wine grape harvest forecast for 28% increase in 2022
Northwest vineyards enter August as much as 12 days behind normal
As July headed into August, records for high temperatures were set throughout the Pacific Northwest, but for a number of growers, the slow start to this season still has the 2022 vintage on a trajectory not seen in recent years. Some areas are faring better than others, however, according to acclaimed climate researcher Gregory V. Jones. "Wine regions in western Oregon … [Read more...] about Northwest vineyards enter August as much as 12 days behind normal
A Vine Start: Cover story marks our return to British Columbia
To longtime friends in British Columbia, We’re back. When I launched this magazine with Jerry Hug, our goals included shining more spotlights on the British Columbia wine industry and sharing more of their stories. Andy Perdue and I did that perhaps better than anyone else in the United States not long after we created Wine Press Northwest magazine in 1998 for our … [Read more...] about A Vine Start: Cover story marks our return to British Columbia