In the world of wine, finding a bargain-priced white wine tends to be easier than reds. Part of this is that the price of white wine grapes tends to be lower per ton because white wines often can be grown at higher tonnage. For example, while Cabernet Sauvignon typically will be grown at 3 tons per acre (and sell for $1,500 per ton), Riesling vines in Washington often … [Read more...] about Great Northwest white wines
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Oregon coast town gears up for Savor Cannon Beach
CANNON BEACH, Ore. - One of the most enjoyable winter wine festivals takes place March 10-13 in this seaside village. Cannon Beach, which is about 90 minutes west of Portland on the rugged Oregon coast, plays host to the annual Savor Cannon Beach Wine & Culinary Festival. It is organized by Gary Hayes, president and founder of Coast Explorer Magazine, which is based in … [Read more...] about Oregon coast town gears up for Savor Cannon Beach
Small Washington wineries ask state for tax break
OLYMPIA, Wash. — A bill is in play to trim the excise taxes for Washington’s small wineries. Rep. Cary Condotta , R-East Wenatchee, introduced a bill to remove two of the state’s three wine-specific taxes on the first 20,000 gallons of wine sold by a Washington state winery. But that bill drew a U.S. Constitution-related challenge Tuesday from the California wine … [Read more...] about Small Washington wineries ask state for tax break
Seattle Wine and Food Experience a global opportunity
SEATTLE - Wine lovers attending the eighth annual Seattle Wine and Food Experience will not only have the opportunity to try many regional wines, but they'll also enjoy samples of international producers, too. "It was created to give that opportunity to other regions to taste that comparative aspect of wines from all over the world, particularly the West Coast," said Jamie … [Read more...] about Seattle Wine and Food Experience a global opportunity
California company buys Walla Walla’s Seven Hills Winery
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Seven Hills Winery, one of Washington's oldest producers, has been purchased by Crimson Wine Group. Crimson Wine Group, based in Napa, Calif., also owns Double Canyon in the Horse Heaven Hills and Archery Summit in Oregon's Dundee Hills. Last month, the company opened a tasting room for its two Northwest brands in Seattle's Pioneer Square. Seven Hills … [Read more...] about California company buys Walla Walla’s Seven Hills Winery