HOUSTON — Mercer Estates in Prosser, Wash., received two major awards — including best red blend of the competition — and Ste. Michelle Wine Estates was named the top region wine company at Rodeo Uncorked!, the international wine competition for the 2016 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The competition was staged Nov. 14-15 at NRG Center near the historic Astrodome. More … [Read more...] about Mercer Estates rounds up top awards at Houston wine competition
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‘Wine Bible’ a comprehensive guide
When Karen MacNeil published her first Wine Bible some 15 years ago, it was an astonishing accomplishment, a book that was as complete as any published about wine. It's a decade-and-a-half later, and much about the wine world has changed. The Southern Hemisphere, China, the Old World, the New World and, of course, the Pacific Northwest. So it makes perfect sense that … [Read more...] about ‘Wine Bible’ a comprehensive guide
Right bank blends from Great Northwest
Last week, we wrote about Left Bank blends and provided reviews of more than a dozen examples from the Pacific Northwest - primarily Washington. This week, we go the opposite direction with Right Bank-style reds. The Right and Left banks refer to regions within France's Bordeaux area - in fact, home to some of France's most famous wineries. A Left Bank blend typically leads … [Read more...] about Right bank blends from Great Northwest
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
Walla Walla winemaker moves from Dunham to Abeja
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - The head winemaker for one of Walla Walla's top producers is moving along. Daniel Wampfler, head winemaker for Dunham Cellars, will be taking over the same position at Abeja. Wampfler, who took over the winemaking duties from Eric Dunham in 2008, will be working alongside his wife, Amy Alvarez-Wampfler, who will be leaving her head winemaking position at … [Read more...] about Walla Walla winemaker moves from Dunham to Abeja