Copyright Forbes 2014 Why: Washington is earning much-deserved praise for its red blends. Horse Heaven Hills is the state’s largest grape growing region, home to the likes of Columbia Crest and Hogue Cellars. The dry, sunny and windy conditions yield prime growing conditions for everything from mourvedre to cabernet sauvignon. Currently four of Washington’s 100 …
Copyrighted 2013 – The Bellingham Herald Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills Appellation is one of those wine regions you might not have visited or know much about, but you’ve almost certainly tasted wines made from grapes grown there. Located in north-central Washington, the appellation is tucked between Yakima Valley to the north and the Columbia River …
On June 14, 15, and 16 a panel of judges tasted thousands of wines for the 2013 San Francisco International Wine Competition. Founded in 1980 by Anthony Dias Blue, the competition’s panel is comprised of wine experts from noted restaurants and hotels, wine buyers, wine consultants and respected wine-journalists. Judging is based on blind tasting …