SEATTLE - More than 850 wines were awarded medals Thursday in Washington's largest wine competition. The results of the eighth annual Seattle Wine Awards were announced. Of the 1,105 entries - the largest ever - nearly 80 percent were given medals. Of these, 258 or 23 percent earned unanimous double gold medals, while 251 or 22 percent were awarded gold medals. Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about Washington wines win medals at Seattle Wine Awards
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Memorial Day a big weekend for Oregon wineries
Back in the 1980s, Willamette Valley wineries had a good thing going with an open house on Thanksgiving weekend. So a spring or summer event to bring out wine lovers became the next goal. In Yamhill County, Don Lange of Lange Estate Winery recalls wineries trying such events as "The Reds are Coming" and "A Match Made in Heaven." Nancy Ponzi remembers the Washington County … [Read more...] about Memorial Day a big weekend for Oregon wineries
Woodward Canyon Winery restaurant re-opens for second season
LOWDEN, Wash. — There are a number of outstanding lunch spots in Walla Walla, Wash., but Woodward Canyon Winery again provides east-bound wine lovers a seasonal oasis beyond the outskirts of town. Darcey Fugman-Small and her dynamo husband - founding winemaker Rick Small - re-opened their Reserve House Restaurant for the season. They continue to rely on regional products, … [Read more...] about Woodward Canyon Winery restaurant re-opens for second season
Oregon wine wins top New World Riesling in California
ONTARIO, Calif. - An Oregon wine earned the title of "Best New World Riesling" at the 23rd annual New World International Wine Competition in Southern California. Firesteed Cellars in Oregon's Willamette Valley won the award with its 2009 Riesling. Nk'Mip Cellars in Osoyoos, British Columbia, won a double gold and best of variety for its 2011 Riesling Icewine and a double … [Read more...] about Oregon wine wins top New World Riesling in California
Report analyzes best-ever harvest for British Columbia wine grapes
KELOWNA, British Columbia - British Columbia wine grape growers enjoyed a record harvest and a return to normal in 2012, according to the province's annual crop report. The report, written by BDO Canada and distributed by the B.C. Wine Institute, showed 27,275 tons of grapes were harvested in 2012, an increase of 17 percent from the cool 2011 vintage. Click here to … [Read more...] about Report analyzes best-ever harvest for British Columbia wine grapes