Few grow red wine grapes better than Dick Boushey. He has been farming wine grapes north of Grandview in the heart of Washington's Yakima Valley for three decades, and Syrah is especially superb. This wine by Ross Mickel, a Woodinville winemaker, takes full advantage of Boushey's prowess. This opens with aromas of orange zest, fresh plum, dark chocolate and oak. On the palate, … [Read more...] about Ross Andrew Winery 2009 Boushey Vineyard Syrah, Columbia Valley, $38
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Willamette Valley Vineyards 2010 Bernau Block Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $45
Jim Bernau is the founder and CEO of one of Oregon's largest wineries. He has been involved in the industry since the early 1980s and is one of the great entrepreneurs in the Oregon wine industry. This vineyard-designated bottling pays tribute to him, and it is delicious. It opens with aromas of strawberry, fresh mint, violet and sage. On the palate, it opens with a smooth … [Read more...] about Willamette Valley Vineyards 2010 Bernau Block Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $45
Northwest wines enjoy strong showing at Pacific Rim competition
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. - Pacific Northwest wines dominated at a top international wine competition held in California. At the 2013 Pacific Rim Wine Competition, 14 wines from Washington, Oregon and British Columbia won gold/best-in-class awards, while another 19 wines won gold medals. British Columbia wines, primarily from the warm Okanagan Valley, stood out, as Desert … [Read more...] about Northwest wines enjoy strong showing at Pacific Rim competition
Northwest Wine Summit competition begins today
HOOD RIVER, Ore. - The 16th annual Northwest Wine Summit competition is taking place starting today and running through Tuesday. The competition, which is being conducted at the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel in Hood River, includes wines from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia. It is owned and operated by H. Parks Redwine III, a longtime wine importer, … [Read more...] about Northwest Wine Summit competition begins today
Yakima Valley Spring Barrel Tasting Weekend evolves
PROSSER, Wash. - As wine lovers descend on the Yakima Valley this weekend for the annual Spring Barrel Tasting event, wineries are looking forward to long hours and an opportunity to get some face time with customers. Spring Barrel Tasting officially began in 1983. Or it might have been 1981. Two of the winemakers who were there from the beginning are a little fuzzy on the … [Read more...] about Yakima Valley Spring Barrel Tasting Weekend evolves