Press Room
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HOT OFF THE PRESS...
Recent Accolades for Gorge Wines in the Wine Enthusiast:
Syncline 2007 Cuvée Elena Red Wine, 93 pts
Syncline 2008 Subduction Red, 90 pts
1/10 - Gorge Business Review covers the regional wine scene, including innovative wine packaging from our friends here in the Gorge that brought you Quenett Winery: read pdf online here.
1/10 - Marchesi Vineyards win Double Gold at Prestigious Wine Awards
1/10 - Press Release - Passport Weekend Dates Announced - April 9-11
1/10 - Press Release - Valentine's Day in the Columbia Gorge
12/09 - Toast to Vintage Hospice, Good Friends Celebrate Season to Benefit Hospice of The Gorge
12/09 - December is a Great Month for Touring Columbia Gorge Winegrowing Region!
11/09 - National Geographic Traveler Ranks 133 Top Destinations in World, Columbia Gorge Region named near top of list! In a 5-way tie for 6th place in the world (and the top rated destination in the West), the wineries of the region are a major draw for the region! See the write-up online here and the entire list here.
11/09 - The Wine Advocate recently released some very nice reviews of wines from some of the members of the Columbia Gorge Winegrowers. If you are a member - you can read the reviews on the eRobertParker.com under Dr. Jay Miller's articles: Willamette Valley's 2007 Pinot Noirs (includes reviews of Phelps Creek Vineyards) and Washington: Consistent Quality and New Stars - where both Maryhill Winery and Syncline are named as "new stars"! Member Ratings are listed on our Awards Page!
11/09 - Sunset Magazine travels the Columbia Gorge Winegrowing region! On the newsstands NOW! Check out page 26 with a story about traveling to a few of our wineries on the Washington side of the river. Get inspired and check out our lodging and dining pages to plan your visit! Visit Sunset online at www.sunset.com.
Press Release - 10/09 - Thanksgiving Weekend Open House
Columbia Gorge Wineries featured in “Chasing the Grape: A Washington State Wine Trail” by Tim Wildman, on Virgin Atlantic's Travel Site.
Labor Day Open House Weekend 2009!
Syncline and COR Cellars named among top 100 Northwest Wines in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine - September 2009 Issue on stands now!
Cover Story - Winepress NorthWest - Summer 2009! Check out out the great editorial coverage of touring the Columbia Gorge at their site: click to read...
Columbia Gorge AVA Press Release, July 2, 2009
Nice article from the Seattle Times May 2009
Seattle Magazine Wine Awards: Columbia Gorge picked as Best Emerging Wine Region, Maryhill Winery as Best Destination & Syncline Wine for Best Alternative Closure!
Maryhill Winery Named 2009 Washington Winery of the Year! - Wine Press Northwest, Spring 2009
Passport Weekend picked by the Wall Street Journal for Spring on the Wine Trail event!
Celilo Vineyards highlighted in the Dec 23, 2008 Wine Press NW - NW wine of the week!
Press Release 11/08 - Celebrate the Holidays in the Columbia Gorge!
Press Release 11/08 - 2008 Harvest Report
Wine And Spirits Fall 2008 - Best Emerging Regions by Patrick Comiskey
Wines October/November 2008 - Wine Country: The Northwest's Columbia Gorge Wine Region: A Unique World of Wine - by Linda Lee Walden (link pending)
Press Release 07/08 - Gorge Wine Celebration for Hospice - Community sponsors announced
Press Release 05/08 - Gorge Wineries kick-off summer with Memorial Day Open Houses!
Press Release March 08 - Maryhill wins Sping Beer and Wine Fest Best in Show!
Press Release 02/08 - Presidents' Day weekend - barrel tastings, red wine, chocolate and more!
Press Release 01/08 - Autumn Woods joins Columbia Gorge Winegrowers
Shape Magazine September 2007
"This is the time for a wine country escape."[read full article]
Wine Press Northwest: Cathedral Ridge Winery Named Oregon Winery of the Year Spring 2007
Our Oregon Winery of the Year has been around for years. Yet for most wine lovers-and its owner-it might as well be brand new. [read full article]
Wheat Ranchers Branch Out: Wheatridge Vineyard 10/24/05
PHILIPPI CANYON - Unlike vineyards and wineries along busy highways that beckon travelers as they drive by, visitors must go out of their way to find Larry and Laurie Bartlemay's place. [read full article]
Gorge Wineries Sweep at Portland Spring Beer & Wine Festival 3/31/05
Three local wineries, all members of the Columbia Gorge Winegrowers Association, brought home several awards from the Portland Spring Beer and Wine Festival held March 25th and 26th at the Portland Convention Center. [read full article]
Oregon Wine Board: Gorge-style 3/7/05
More marketing, more tourism, more sales of Oregon wine. These themes reverberated through the crowd of about thirty people at Cathedral Ridge Winery on Monday. Ted Farthing, executive director of the Oregon Wine Board, outlined the Board’s five year strategic plan for Oregon wine to locals interested in the wine industry, emphasizing a renewed focus on marketing. [read full article]
Warm up with a Glass: February at Gorge Wineries 1/21/05
It’s grey and cold, it’s Valentine’s Day, it’s the long President’s Day weekend. Gorge wineries have new releases and Valentine’s celebrations to fill both your glass and your appetite for a good time! [read full article]
Start Seeing it: Winegrowers announce Logo Contest winner 1/8/05
It is simple, graphically depicts the Columbia River, include grapes and is pleasing to the eyes. The Columbia Gorge Winegrowers Association is happy to announce the selection of the Association logo. [read full article]
Thanksgiving a success for Gorge Wineries 12/10/04
From three local wineries pouring in Hood River, to live music adding to life in local tasting rooms, to the annual Swine and wine, Thanksgiving weekend was a great success for local wineries. Wineries had many local visitors as well as wine tasters who wanted a change from the usual weekend of tasting in the Willamette Valley. [read full article]
Winegrowers Honor AVA Proponent 12/9/04
At their November 19th membership meeting in Lyle, the Columbia Gorge Winegrowers honored Mark Wharry for his tireless work in completing the application to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau for the Columbia Gorge American Viticulture Area (AVA). [read full article]
A world of wine in 40 miles: Thanksgiving in the Gorge 11/10/04
Looking for something to do this Thanksgiving, post-turkey, post-pumpkin pie, in the midst of family and visitors? The Columbia Gorge Winegrowers has just the thing for you and your loved ones—tour the wines of the Gorge. All wineries will be open 11-6pm this weekend. [read full article]
Winegrowers kick off logo design contest 10/21/04
Calling all local artists: Sharpen your pencils, get out the design software or focus your camera lenses. Would like to see your work all over wine promotions throughout the Gorge and the Northwest? Here’s your chance! The Columbia Gorge Wine Growers Association is looking for a logo to promote Columbia Gorge Wines. [read full article]
Winegrowers open for business 10/20/04
Need information about local wineries? Have a question about vineyards in the area? We’re open! The Columbia Gorge Winegrowers Association has hired a parttime staff person as of October 1st. [read full article]
Official Columbia Gorge Appellation Approved 7/9/04
