RICHLAND, Wash. — For the third straight year, it was an entry from the Gem State that most bedazzled judges at this spring's Cascadia International Wine Competition as a Grenache by Idaho winemaker Will Wetmore for his Veer Wine Project in the Snake River Valley that stole the show. Wetmore didn't try to edit himself when he learned the news about his juicy and … [Read more...] about An Idaho wine tops Cascadia International for 3rd straight year
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Grenache, Veer Wine Project steer toward greatness
CALDWELL, Idaho — Perhaps the most buzz-worthy grape variety in the Pacific Northwest these days is Grenache, and in talented hands, the wines from that juicy red native to the Rhône Valley go beyond great. Last fall, a 2018 Grenache grown in the eastern end of the Columbia Gorge for Mount Hood Winery finished as the No. 1 wine of the 23rd annual Platinum Awards, a Great … [Read more...] about Grenache, Veer Wine Project steer toward greatness
Drum Roll Wine strikes chord at Cascadia with Best White Wine
Matt Frazier’s successful negoçiant approach to his family’s Drum Roll Wine program landed on center stage at this year’s Cascadia International Wine Competition thanks to grapes from the Miller family’s historic Airport Ranch in the Yakima Valley and his ongoing collaboration with Woodinville winemaker Lin Scott of Sparkman Cellars acclaim. Together, they turned a blend of … [Read more...] about Drum Roll Wine strikes chord at Cascadia with Best White Wine
Gran Moraine, DeLille stand out at TEXSOM International Wine Awards
IRVING, Texas — A worldly panel of judges starring Masters of Wine and Master Sommeliers selected an Oregon Chardonnay from Gran Moraine — a Willamette Valley brand owned by Jackson Family Wines — as the Best White Varietal Wine and awarded three gold medals to Washington state’s DeLille Cellars during the 2023 TEXSOM International Wine Awards. Gran Moraine winemaker Shane … [Read more...] about Gran Moraine, DeLille stand out at TEXSOM International Wine Awards
Ex-Gallo exec Kristina Kelley to lead Washington State Wine Commission
SEATTLE — Those who follow longtime wine marketing expert Kristina Kelley on LinkedIn may have noticed that she changed her profile image Monday evening from that of an unnamed vineyard to one reminiscent of the new Washington Wine Country license plate. This morning, the reason became clear. The former E. & J. Gallo Winery executive was announced as the new leader of … [Read more...] about Ex-Gallo exec Kristina Kelley to lead Washington State Wine Commission