WALLA WALLA, Wash. - One Walla Walla winery is marking its 15th year in business with a new look. Forgeron Cellars, which was the valley's 23rd winery when it opened in 2001, is unveiling its makeover this weekend at Taste Washington. Forgeron Cellars is run by Marie-Eve Gilla, winemaker and managing partner. The French native moved to Walla Walla after a decade of making … [Read more...] about Walla Walla’s Forgeron Cellars unveils new look
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Intrinsic a wild new wine from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
PATERSON, Wash. - One of Washington's largest wineries is thinking small - but in a big way. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has launched a new brand called Intrinsic, and it's like nothing ever seen before. Anywhere. Juan Muñoz Oca, head winemaker for Columbia Crest, will be pouring the Intrinsic 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon himself at this weekend's Taste Washington in Seattle, … [Read more...] about Intrinsic a wild new wine from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
Wine lovers have abundance of educational opportunities
If you spend much time around wine experts, you might begin to hear such terms as "WSET," "Master Sommelier" and "Master of Wine" bandied about. These are organizations that provide certified wine education, and they have become popular in the world of wine. WSET - the Wine & Spirit Education Trust - is perhaps the most popular right now. However, thanks to the … [Read more...] about Wine lovers have abundance of educational opportunities
Semiahmoo Resort host to Northwest Wine Encounter
BLAINE, Wash. - Four great Northwest wineries will come together April 15-17 for the inaugural Northwest Wine Encounter at Semiahmoo Resort. The event is organized by Semiahmoo and Great Northwest Wine. Winemakers for Betz Family Winery, DeLille Cellars, Col Solare and Dobbes Family Estate will spend an intimate weekend with wine lovers to explore the world of Northwest … [Read more...] about Semiahmoo Resort host to Northwest Wine Encounter
Judges select favorites from 2016 Cascadia Wine Competition
HOOD RIVER, Ore. - Not every wine wins a gold medal at wine competitions. In fact, fewer than 20 percent do. And wine judges do not always agree on everything. We asked our judges at the fourth annual Cascadia Wine Competition to give a list of some of their favorite wines, what we call "Judges Selections." While some of the wines listed here did win gold medals, most did … [Read more...] about Judges select favorites from 2016 Cascadia Wine Competition