WOODINVILLE, Wash. - Washington's wine industry is perfectly poised to not only continue to gain prominence in the world of wine, but also enjoy incredible growth. So says the leader of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, which uses two out of every three grapes grown in Washington. "We see that there could potentially be 200,000 acres of premium vineyard land in Washington, … [Read more...] about Ste. Michelle’s Baseler envisions 200,000 acres of Washington vineyards
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Ste. Michelle’s Mimi Nye leaves behind Canoe Ridge Estate legacy
PATERSON, Wash. - After more than 30 years of farming in Washington's Horse Heaven Hills, grape grower Mimi Nye is hanging up her pruning shears and calling it a career. Nye, has been the only vineyard manager in the 25-year history of Canoe Ridge Estate Vineyard, a 600-acre site overlooking the Columbia River that has been a bedrock for many of Chateau Ste. Michelle's best … [Read more...] about Ste. Michelle’s Mimi Nye leaves behind Canoe Ridge Estate legacy
Trade auction of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir raises $476,000
NEWBERG, Ore. - It might have been a sign of optimism in the U.S. economy, but the $476,000 raised by the inaugural Willamette: The Pinot Noir Barrel Auction definitely showed that more than 400 wine collectors are bullish on the 2014 vintage in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. On Saturday at the tony Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg, the Willamette Valley staged its inaugural … [Read more...] about Trade auction of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir raises $476,000
Scenes from Taste Washington 2016 in Seattle
SEATTLE - Thousands of Washington wine fans poured into Taste Washington for four days of fun, food, wine - and a little education. The 19th annual Taste Washington grand tasting took place at the CenturyLink Field Event Center near historic Pioneer Square, drawing wine lovers from throughout North America. More than 200 wineries and nearly 100 restaurants took part in the … [Read more...] about Scenes from Taste Washington 2016 in Seattle
Riesling comes in many delicious forms
In the past two decades, the Pacific Northwest has established itself as a world-class center of Riesling, standing on the global wine stage with such luminaries as Germany and Australia. And every three years, the Riesling world comes to Washington. In July, Riesling Rendezvous returns to the Northwest, taking place in Woodinville and Seattle. Riesling Rendezvous is a … [Read more...] about Riesling comes in many delicious forms