Note: This is the third of our four-part series on Pacific Northwest Pinot Gris. Pinot Gris is Oregon's signature white wine grape - but Washington Pinot Gris has quickly gotten into the game. In just a decade, Washington Pinot Gris has gone from obscurity to the state's No. 3 white wine, thanks in large part to a couple of big players: Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and … [Read more...] about Washington Pinot Gris on a rocketship
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Idaho’s high-elevation Pinot Gris produces awards, fans
Note: This is the second in a four-part series on Northwest Pinot Gris. CALDWELL, Idaho - Riesling and white Rhône varieties thrive in the high-elevation, long-season viticulture of Idaho's Snake River Valley, but two of the state's largest wineries have proven Pinot Gris can succeed at 2,800 feet. And this spring, 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards in the Eagle Foothills north of … [Read more...] about Idaho’s high-elevation Pinot Gris produces awards, fans
British Columbia’s growing love affair with Pinot Gris
Note: This is the first in a four-part series on Northwest Pinot Gris. British Columbia makes some of the world's best Riesling, yet the same could be said of Pinot Gris. Success extends beyond wine competitions and vineyards and into the market place as Pinot Gris is on the verge of becoming the most popular white grape in the province. "The best example I can … [Read more...] about British Columbia’s growing love affair with Pinot Gris
Ste. Michelle creates Anew Riesling label for women
WOODINVILLE, Wash. - This month, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is launching a new label called Anew, under which it has created an affordable Riesling targeted at female wine drinkers. The 70,000-case Riesling is priced at $11 and for sale nationwide. "Anew Riesling is perfect for the woman who enjoys an active, healthy lifestyle but also seeks time to relax and rejuvenate," … [Read more...] about Ste. Michelle creates Anew Riesling label for women
Washington’s Andrew Will Winery now a father-son operation
VASHON, Wash. - This Sunday should be extra special for Chris Camarda, as his son Will has joined him in running Andrew Will Winery, one of Washington state's oldest and most important wine producers. Will Camarda, for whom the winery was named - along with his cousin Andrew - is a geologist by training. The 2010 University of Washington grad worked for Sound Earth Strategies … [Read more...] about Washington’s Andrew Will Winery now a father-son operation