ASHLAND, Ore. — Chris Castillo made sure the Walla Walla Valley was represented at the inaugural Oregon Tempranillo Celebration. The winemaker of Castillo de Felicana Vineyard and Winery traveled the farthest to reach Ashland near the California border, but he and his parents felt at home as members of the new Oregon Tempranillo Alliance. “We really wanted to be a part of … [Read more...] about Walla Walla Valley winery at home with Oregon Tempranillo
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Prepare to picnic in Northwest wine country
While it feels like we're still in the deepest part of winter, sunnier days are not too far ahead. And that's why it's time to start thinking about wine touring and the accoutrements that accompany such happy activities. One way to turn a winery visit into a perfect outing is to plan for a picnic. While a picnic basket is a pleasant nostalgic memory, it's not always the most … [Read more...] about Prepare to picnic in Northwest wine country
Only the best Northwest red wines
One of the most common questions any wine expert receives is "What's your favorite wine?" For us, it's whatever wine happens to be in our glass at that moment. But if you're looking for some of the best wines we've tasted in recent weeks, here are a dozen that have earned our top "Outstanding!" rating. How does a wine earn our top rating? First, we taste all wines blind. … [Read more...] about Only the best Northwest red wines
Yakima Valley prepares for Red Wine & Chocolate Weekend
More than 40 wineries in Washington's oldest wine region will fling open their doors for their annual pre-spring celebration of Valentine's Day. The Yakima Valley's Red Wine & Chocolate Weekend takes place Feb. 13-15, which also happens to be Presidents Day weekend. Wineries from Yakima to Red Mountain will be open to visitors, and many of them will have … [Read more...] about Yakima Valley prepares for Red Wine & Chocolate Weekend
Oregon Tempranillo producers gather in Ashland
ASHLAND, Ore. — Four Southern Oregon winemakers believed the climate was right for their state to toast and promote its work with Tempranillo, so 363 days ago they got to work. And today, more than 40 producers and growers of the assertive red Spanish grape will gather at the inaugural Oregon Tempranillo Celebration near the campus of Southern Oregon University in Ashland. … [Read more...] about Oregon Tempranillo producers gather in Ashland