Summer 2017
72 hours in the Tri-Cities
The Tri-Cities. You won’t find it listed that way on many maps, but the community of a quarter-million people at the confluence of three important rivers is the heart of the Washington wine industry. From here, it’s an easy hop to Walla Walla, the Yakima Valley, the Horse Heaven Hills and Red Mountain...
Summer 2017
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SUMMER 2017
Tasting results: Northwest Rosé
Industry data from The Nielsen Co. shows sales of rosé priced at more than $7.99 in the U.S. grew by 56 percent in 2016. And these aren’t cheap blush-style wines either. Rosé also carried the highest average price in the report — $13.28. Zinfandel was next at $10.65.
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PAIRINGS
Match Makers: Larks casts spotlight on Southern Oregon wines alongside the Bard in Ashland
Shakespeare has been driving tourism to this corner of Oregon for eight decades, and Larks Home Kitchen + Cuisine in Ashland continues to burnish its reputation for creating a remarkable stage for Southern Oregon vintners.
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SUMMER 2017
Columbia Gardens Wine Village poised for fall opening
As construction crews at the Port of Kennewick’s Columbia Gardens Wine Village hustle to make up for days lost to an exceptionally harsh winter, the project’s second phase is about to begin next door.
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SUMMER 2017
Unique lodging opportunities for the Northwest wine tourist
Sweeping vineyard views and intoxicating layers of fruit that dance from bottle to glass are often the only accessories needed for a perfect wine getaway. From homes to campers to yurts, curious travelers are finding that a tiny lodging experience can have a big impact on the memories made while...
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SUMMER 2017
Non-grape fruit wines growing in popularity
Is there a place at the table for Washington fruit wines made from anything other than traditional wine grape varietals? Of course.
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SUMMER 2017
Auction of Washington Wines climbs to No. 4 in U.S. rankings
This summer, the Auction of Washington Wines celebrates its 30th anniversary, and it’s coming off a record year of fundraising that positions it as the fourth-largest charity wine auction in the United States.
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ANDY PERDUE
The accidental wine capital
The Tri-Cities is an unexpected capital of the Washington wine industry. Not a lot of vineyards here, not even a lot of wineries within its sprawling borders.
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DAN BERGER
Judgings help consumers find affordable, quality wine
Wine competitions, especially those that are properly run and have skilled judges, benefit consumers who seek expert advice in their quest to get great wines or good values.
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KEN ROBERTSON
You’ve come a long way, Rosé
I fell in love with dry rosé wine back in 1975 during a visit to Concannon Winery in the Livermore Valley during an impromptu tour with my brother, who lived in nearby Dublin, Calif., at the time.
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COKE ROTH
Smell the Pinot Gris
Thanks in advance for tagging along on this journey into the inaccurate and unbelievable.
