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A Sparkling Wine Movement in the Pacific Northwest

Mary Cressler
Features
9 min read
There is a wine movement happening in the Pacific Northwest and it’s probably not what you’re thinking. It’s not pinot noir in Oregon. That happened years ago. And no, it’s not merlot in Washington. It’s sparkling wine. Though there are no exact numbers to show how many producers are currently

Countdown to New Year’s Eve: Franciacorta

Becky Sue Epstein
Feature Stories
3 min read
Never heard of Franciacorta? No worries. It’s this week’s featured sparkling wine. [Franciacorta -- pronounced FRAN-sha KOR-tah] Each week until the end of the year we’ll take a look at different types of sparkling wines – champagne included, of course – so you’ll be able to make a great choice for your

Putting Ontario wine on the map

W. Blake Gray
Features
6 min read
To understand wine in Ontario, Canada, you just need to look at two maps.First, let me answer what everybody outside Canada is asking: Why should you care? There are some world-class wines being made in Ontario that you can buy from wine shops in New York and have shipped anywhere

Livermore Ascending: Three producers to watch

Mary Orlin
Feature Stories
3 min read
I've covered the Livermore Valley AVA, 30 miles east of San Francisco, for the past 14 years and have never been more impressed with the wines and the people making them.  With more than 50 wineries and wines taking top honors at major wine competitions, the Livermore wine country is