The 2016 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (SFCWC) received 7,162 entries. This is the highest number of wine entries seen to date, shattering 2015’s previous record of 6,417 entries from 28 states. Submissions came pouring in from across the nation, from independent winemakers and boutique wineries to large scale producers. Precept Wine entered a small …

Impact’s Domestic Wine “Hot Prospects” Reveal Crop Of Fast-Rising Standouts Copyright 2015 Shanken News Daily With the U.S. market’s domestic wine category in growth mode, the segment is seeing its fair share of standout performances, and this year’s Impact “Hot Prospects” list highlights some of the best. The roster—which includes a total of 29 domestic …

Copyright Wine Enthusiast 2014 Written by Paul Gregutt Each year Wine Enthusiast sends their editors to scope out the must-visit wine tasting spots of the year. This 2014 they have updated  their top 10 Best Wine Travel Destinations recommendations to include a number of traditional regions, the modern classics, and a few new up-and-comers, including our favorite,  Walla …

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 …