ASHLAND, Ore. - March may well go out like a lamb, but the warm lion chasing it through Pacific Northwest vineyards has been slowed down by a soggy coat from El Niño. Gregory Jones, the U.S. wine industry’s leading expert on climate research, issued his winter weather update on Friday. For parts of the West, it hasn’t been a typical El Niño. “The last 30 days has seen … [Read more...] about El Niño shows signs of weakening this spring
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Northwest Syrah remains delicious, in demand
Whether you're looking for a Syrah that is subtle and savory or bold and rich, it's easy to find various styles of the famous Rhône red in the Pacific Northwest. Despite global sales of Syrah/Shiraz being soft the past few years, the demand for Northwest Syrah remains strong, and the amount being made grows each year. Here are a dozen delicious Northwest Syrahs we've … [Read more...] about Northwest Syrah remains delicious, in demand
Chateau Ste. Michelle Summer Concert Series tickets on sale
WOODINVILLE, Wash. — Tickets for the entire Chateau Ste. Michelle 2016 Summer Concert Series go on sale today, however shows for this year's two most historic acts — Bob Dylan and Paul Simon — already have been sold out. It marks the 32nd year for shows at the former estate of timber baron Frederick Stimson. Tickets to each of the 25 performance dates at the 4,300-seat … [Read more...] about Chateau Ste. Michelle Summer Concert Series tickets on sale
Leonetti’s Chris Figgins buys land for Toil Oregon Pinot Noir project
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - The siren song of Pinot Noir has captured another winemaker's soul. This time, it's the most successful winemaking family in the Walla Walla Valley, perhaps the Northwest. Chris Figgins of Leonetti Cellar fame has purchased 42 acres of land in Oregon's Chehalem Mountains to plant Pinot Noir and expand his Toil Oregon project. "I'm excited about it," … [Read more...] about Leonetti’s Chris Figgins buys land for Toil Oregon Pinot Noir project
Inside the 2016 Cascadia Wine Competition
HOOD RIVER, Ore. - During the fourth annual Cascadia Wine Competition - the largest judging of wines from Washington, Oregon, British Columbia and Idaho in the country - many fascinating storylines developed at the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel. Now that the competition is completed, we have a little more time to dive into the details and make sense out of many of the … [Read more...] about Inside the 2016 Cascadia Wine Competition