Excerpts from http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/idaho-wine-region Copyright Ted Loos/Travel & Leisure, November 4, 2015 Move over, potatoes. It’s wine’s time to shine. If you’ve already acknowledged that the Northwest corner of our great United States is a hotbed for fine wine—Willamette Pinots, Walla Walla Cabs, and the like—then how much of a stretch is it to accept next-door …
“Bill Murray uses one of Walla Walla’s most historic wine production facilities — originally home to the town’s streetcar — to create superb wines from the estate fruit in Horse Heaven Hills. Aromas of black currant, dark cherry, cola and coffee pick up hints of leather and vanilla. On the palate, the focus is on …
When the state of choice in Kovas Pabulinskas’ blog 50 States of Wine turned to Idaho, Sawtooth Winery was the focus! Pabulinska writes, “formerly known as Pintler Cellars, Sawtooth Winery was founded in 1987 in Idaho’s Snake River Valley. Chardonnay, Syrah, Pinot Gris, Cabernet Franc, and Viognier are planted in two vineyards, Sawtooth and Skyline, …
“Summer is upon us, so we asked 11 of our favorite Northwest wine experts to provide lists of some of their favorite summer sippers. These leaders come from various backgrounds, including restaurants, retail shops, journalism, hotels and education. We’ve worked with many of them throughout the years on stories we’ve written or in wine competitions …
Who doesn’t love a Top 100 list (especially when you’re ON IT?!) Great Northwest Wine lauded two of our family wineries #49 and #50 rankings in its Top 100 Wines of 2013 list. The 2010 Glaze Cabernet Sauvignon and the 2010 Canoe Ridge Cherry Street Red Blend took respective placements for their delicious characteristics. Canoe …