WOODINVILLE, Wash. - Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is taking a great idea and turning it into a national movement. O Wines, which launched in 2006, was purchased last year by Washington's largest wine producer and now is being released nationally. O Wines was started by Stacy Lill and Kathy Johanson as a way to raise money for scholarships. "The O Wines - standing for … [Read more...] about Ste. Michelle Wine Estates’ scholarship wine goes national
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Northwest wines win top medals at Florida competition
EAST PALATKA, Fla. - Northwest wines won 12 gold medals from the 26th annual Florida State Fair International Wine Competition. Leading the way with three gold medals were Barking Frog, a winery in Carlton, Ore., that uses primarily Washington grapes, and Kiona Vineyards Winery on Washington's Red Mountain. Kiona also received six silver medals. Kitzke Cellars on Candy … [Read more...] about Northwest wines win top medals at Florida competition
9 wineries to meet, pour Oregon Pinot Noir from Shea Vineyard
NEWBERG, Ore. — A unique side-by-side tasting of Pinot Noir from Shea Vineyard made by nine producers will be staged Saturday, April 6 at Penner-Ash Wine Cellars in Oregon's Willamette Valley. The three-hour event, which costs $75, begins at 1 p.m. at this winery in the Ribbon Ridge American Viticultural Area. It also features Alexana, Bergström, Boedecker, Elk Cove, J.K. … [Read more...] about 9 wineries to meet, pour Oregon Pinot Noir from Shea Vineyard
Waterbrook Winery founder Rindal tastes through his history
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Merlot has slipped to No. 2 when it comes to red varieties in Washington state, but a recent library tasting in Walla Walla of Waterbrook Winery has founding winemaker Eric Rindal believing in the grape more than ever. "Merlot still could be the 'state grape,' " Rindal said after a vertical tasting that began with a show-stopping Columbia Valley production … [Read more...] about Waterbrook Winery founder Rindal tastes through his history
Walla Walla Valley looks forward to new tourism director
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - One of Washington wine country's most important regions is gaining a tourism expert who has led Alaska's travel industry for more than a decade. Ron Peck will join Tourism Walla Walla in a couple of weeks as its executive director. He will work hand in glove with the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance and the Walla Walla Chamber of Commerce to promote … [Read more...] about Walla Walla Valley looks forward to new tourism director