One of the Northwest's longtime steadily growing white wines is Sauvignon Blanc. In Washington, it is the No. 4 white grape, after Riesling, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris, bringing in about 7,000 tons during the 2014 harvest. Often, Sauvignon Blanc is the first grape picked, usually around Labor Day. Winemakers appreciate its bright, sleek acidity, while consumers love it for … [Read more...] about Sauvignon Blanc a Pacific Northwest favorite
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Taste, hear Washington wine history at special dinner
PROSSER, Wash. - For an industry that is fairly young, Washington wine country is home to some old vines - and they are spread across the state. Next weekend, the Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center will play host to a special evening called "History Through the Vines." As part of this evening, patrons will not only enjoy wines from some of the state's oldest vines, but … [Read more...] about Taste, hear Washington wine history at special dinner
Climate experts expect unpredictable El Niño to weaken this spring
ASHLAND, Ore. — El Niño didn’t perform as predicted this winter, but skiers, irrigators and farmers in the Pacific Northwest don’t mind. Greg Jones, a Southern Oregon University professor and one of the wine world’s leading figures on climate change, issued on Thursday the first in his year-long series of reports for the Pacific Northwest wine industry. “Finally a … [Read more...] about Climate experts expect unpredictable El Niño to weaken this spring
Brandborg keeps cool in Elkton, Ore.
ELKTON, Ore. - One of the coolest cats you will come across in the Northwest wine scene is happily crafting wines in one of the coolest and most fascinating areas in Oregon. Terry Brandborg, who grew up in San Francisco, began making wine as a hobby. That ultimately become an obsession and, ultimately, a profession. He launched a winery in California before relocating about … [Read more...] about Brandborg keeps cool in Elkton, Ore.
Fidelitas’ first wine holds a secret
RICHLAND, Wash. - When Charlie Hoppes launched Fidelitas Wines with the 2000 vintage, he left a little secret in that first bottle, an unintended Easter egg, a secret that was never revealed. Until now. Corks branded with the name "Fidelis" - instead of "Fidelitas" - went into all 4,800 bottles of red wine he made that year. It all happened because a major grocery chain … [Read more...] about Fidelitas’ first wine holds a secret