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Northwest Wine: Eye of the Needle Winery closes in Woodinville
After 10 years, owners Bob and Lauren Bullock shut down their Warehouse District operation on Feb. 28.
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Oregon and Washington combine for 10 on Spectator’s Top 100
The Northwest is responsible for 10% of the list. A year ago, the region placed a total of…
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Six examples of award-winning pinot noir in the Northwest
The Willamette Valley of Oregon has a reputation for the red wine, but there are other success stories…
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Add these Northwest wines to your holiday dinner table
Buy a few bottles during “cyber week” and have them shipped to loved ones as a delicious seasonal…
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Syrah by Armstrong winery in Woodinville tops Invite contest
The 2016 The Scotsman Syrah was named Best of Show at the Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition.
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Region’s fortified wines provide sweet warmth on chilly nights
They’re an ideal companion with a fireplace nearby, a plate of hazelnuts and Stilton cheese within reach.
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A $15 cab finishes atop Washington State Wine Competition
It should be easy to track down a bottle of Columbia Crest 2016 H3 Cabernet Sauvignon and judge…
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Royal Slope becomes state’s 15th American Viticultural Area
The area’s elevation and climate make it suitable for growing many varieties of grapes.
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This month, raise a toast to region’s Hispanic winemakers
From fields to tasting rooms, they play a vitally important role in the Northwest wine industry.
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Elephant Seven uses grenache to win Walla Walla wine contest
The prize-winning grenache sells for $30 a bottle — a bargain in the world of high-end wine.
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Spanish wine grape takes well to Idaho’s Snake River Valley
Williamson Vineyards’ 2019 Albariño takes Best of Show out of 160 entries at the 2020 Idaho Wine Competition.
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Merlot a workhorse grape that merits acclaim in the Northwest
Wines featuring this red Bordeaux vareity are crafted for the cellar and meant to be cherished over time.
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Chateau Ste. Michelle celebrates 20 years of Eroica Riesling
It’s a style that is neither dry nor sweet — a riesling that everyone can enjoy with food…
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Washington wine commission rolls out Drink for WA campaign
Share an image of your special occasion along with tags of #DrinkForWA and #EatForWA.
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Northwest’s sauvignon blanc offers summertime refreshment
This white wine is ideal alongside grilled chicken, sushi or poached white fish, lentils and green vegetables.
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The field of Northwest rose grows with delicious variety
Increased thirst for this style of wine has prompted winemakers to offer multiple expressions from the same vintage.
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Oregon’s Eola-Amity Hills continues its rise with pinot noir
The AVA’s key features include cool ocean breezes that blow through a slot in the Coast Range.
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Pinot gris continues to merit gold medals for Northwest wine
The Cascadia wine competition proves the Burgundy white grape is just as worthy of attention as ever.
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Wild Goose in British Columbia tops Cascadia judging again
It’s the third time in four years that the winery topped the annual showcase of Pacific Northwest wines.
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Food-friendly malbec a rising star in region’s wine industry
This Bordeaux variety was the fourth-most harvested red grape in Washington during the 2019 vintage.