In a relatively short time, Oregon vintners have come a long way to a place on the world stage

Bud break in full swing; extent of winter damage not yet clear

The underground facility can store up to 400 barrels for aging the winery's red varietals under naturally moderated, ideal temperature and humidity conditions. The cave relies on 100% passive geothermal regulation to maintain optimal barrel storage temperature and high relative humidity.

Chateau Ste. Michelle announced its 2013 Summer Concert Series lineup this morning, which includes two nights of performances by Harry Connick, Jr.

The Washington Wine Industry Foundation (WWIF) tees up its 13th Annual Wine Cup Monday, July 15 at Meadow Springs Country Club in Richland. This year the Shotgun Scramble will begin at 9 a.m. for a cooler climate than previous years.

In the wine business one good review can mean a lot of money. Now, one of the most prominent wine writers in the Northwest is getting into the wine business himself. And that's agitated some in the industry.

his year marks Laurent Montalieu's 25th anniversary of making wine in Oregon, and the state's most prolific winemaking consultant - with 40 clients and counting - is taking steps to expand even further

regon's newest American Viticultural Area produced its first wine under the new AVA label early this month

Brewers gathered at the Capitol on Friday to protest a House budget proposal that makes permanent a beer tax on large breweries and extends the tax to small brewers

Bear Creek Winery recently announced it now uses only American-made products for its bottling operations. The winery now buys all of its green glass bottles through Bennu Glass in Kalama, Wash.

Vireton Pinot Gris is made from hand-harvested grapes, which are initially pressed and settled for 24 hours and then fermented in stainless steel fermenters alongside Alsatian-style yeasts under temperature controlled conditions.

The list of the top 25 Oregon wineries is scheduled to publish in next week's issue of the Portland Business Journal. The wineries in the list are ranked based on gallons of production as reported to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC).

Sub-freezing temperatures caused wine grape growers across Washington's Columbia Valley to lose sleep, but it appears they mostly dodged a potentially deadly spring frost bullet.

That favorite bottle of Grey Goose vodka may cost additional 25-cents

Sub-freezing temperatures caused wine grape growers across Washington's Columbia Valley to lose sleep, but it appears they mostly dodged a potentially deadly spring frost bullet

Ashley Trout, who founded the winery in 2004, will take an undefined leave of absence as winemaker for the brand as she anticipates the birth of her second child, according to an announcement.

When Chuck Reininger decided to get into winemaking rather than brewing, the Walla Walla Valley still was a bit of a backwater in the Washington wine industry, home to just a handful of high-quality producers.

In America, you'll find viognier from the central coast region of California. Although the acreage planted with viognier grapes in Oregon (a mere 210 acres in 2011 according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture) makes it one of the rarer grape varieties in the state, a growing number of Oregon winemakers are turning out wonderful viognier

The Washington state House has passed a pair of bills to make it easier for certain businesses to serve alcohol.

Kropf is president and founder of Mutineer Magazine, which explores fine beverages from wine to coffee to spirits.