IRVING, Texas — A worldly panel of judges starring Masters of Wine and Master Sommeliers selected an Oregon Chardonnay from Gran Moraine — a Willamette Valley brand owned by Jackson Family Wines — as the Best White Varietal Wine and awarded three gold medals to Washington state’s DeLille Cellars during the 2023 TEXSOM International Wine Awards. Gran Moraine winemaker Shane … [Read more...] about Gran Moraine, DeLille stand out at TEXSOM International Wine Awards
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Ex-Gallo exec Kristina Kelley to lead Washington State Wine Commission
SEATTLE — Those who follow longtime wine marketing expert Kristina Kelley on LinkedIn may have noticed that she changed her profile image Monday evening from that of an unnamed vineyard to one reminiscent of the new Washington Wine Country license plate. This morning, the reason became clear. The former E. & J. Gallo Winery executive was announced as the new leader of … [Read more...] about Ex-Gallo exec Kristina Kelley to lead Washington State Wine Commission
Savvy suggestions for Sauvignon Blanc from Walla Walla somm Kaleigh Brook
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — With zesty aromas of tropical fruits and fresh-cut grass and plenty of minerality, Sauvignon Blanc remains one of the most loved white varietals in the world. Originally from the Loire Valley in France, Sauvignon Blanc has found a happy home in nearly all major wine regions and grown globally from Bordeaux to Chile to New Zealand. Many wine drinkers … [Read more...] about Savvy suggestions for Sauvignon Blanc from Walla Walla somm Kaleigh Brook
Washington wine industry helps stall bill to lower DUI to .05%
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Senate Bill 5002 didn't make it across the finish line this year, but responsible wine consumers should keep in their rearview mirror the idea that a sizeable group of Washington state lawmakers wants to lower the legal limit of blood alcohol content to 0.05%.The only state in the nation where 0.05% BAC is illegal is Utah, where about two-thirds of the … [Read more...] about Washington wine industry helps stall bill to lower DUI to .05%
The wines that made us: Shae Frichette and Pinot Grigio
BENTON CITY, Wash. — Fate has a funny way of changing the game, especially when you put your trust in it and intend to follow it — wherever it may lead you. Shae Frichette studied theater, leaving her native South Carolina for Hollywood and a chance at life in the spotlight. “I did it for three years, and I wasn’t making much…” she laments. “I took a year off to … [Read more...] about The wines that made us: Shae Frichette and Pinot Grigio