West Coast Wine Competition Announces Winners

06/16/11 The results of the 29th annual West Coast Wine Competition, under the auspices of Vineyard & Winery Services, Inc., are in: ? Bogle's 2010 Sauvignon Blanc took Best White, and ? Scheid Vineyards' 2008 Pinot Noir took Best Red, as well as Best of Show. ? Of the 1,100 wines entered, 128 won gold medals, 416 won silver, and 330 won bronze. ? The wines were judged at the storied Villa Chanticleer ...

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Willamette, Dammit

06/16/11 In the lore of California wine, international fame ensued when a few Napa Valley bottles bested their French counterparts in a blind tasting. Oregon's breakaway moment came a few years later, when a Willamette Valley Pinot Noir scored . . . well, a close second to a top Burgundy. Tr?s Oregonian.

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Interview: Adam Lee Of Siduri And Novy Wines Visits Central Market Monday

07/14/11 Adam Lee is one of California's most esteemed Pinot Noir and Syrah winemakers, but he's not a West Coast native. Mr. Lee was born and raised right here in Austin, and is a graduate of Trinity University. Before decamping for California in the early 1990's, Lee worked as a salesperson and manager of the former Austin Wine & Spirits before moving on to a wine buyer role at Neiman Marcus in Dallas ...

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