PROSSER, Wash. - One product of Washington State University and Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is taking over for another at Mercer Estates as Jeremy Santo has replaced Jessica Munnell as head winemaker. Munnell took Mercer to new heights during her 5 1/2 years as winemaker, using estate fruit from the Horse Heaven Hills to wow judges at international competitions and helped to … [Read more...] about Santo takes over for Munnell at Mercer Estates
Canadian giant Peller to acquire Black Hills, Gray Monk, Tinhorn
Canadian giant Andrew Peller Limited announced today that it has entered agreements to purchase Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, Black Hills Estate Winery and Gray Monk Estate Winery - three of British Columbia’s most important wineries. The publicly traded company with headquarters in Grimsby, Ontario, said the combined total of the three transactions will cost $95 million in a … [Read more...] about Canadian giant Peller to acquire Black Hills, Gray Monk, Tinhorn
Oregon Wine Experience raises $1.02 million for children’s health care
MEDFORD, Ore. — Wine lovers, the Oregon wine industry and volunteer efforts by the Asante Foundation combined to raise a record $1,024,525 for children’s health care in Southern Oregon via the 2017 Oregon Wine Experience. The centerpiece of the month-long celebration is the Oregon Wine Competition in historic Jacksonville, where second-generation winemaker Eric Weisinger … [Read more...] about Oregon Wine Experience raises $1.02 million for children’s health care
Little rain in sight for smoke-choked Northwest vineyards
McMINNVILLE, Ore. - This corner of the United States could use a long cooling rain to drown the scores of wildlife raging on both sides of the Cascades and creating a smoky veil around Pacific Northwest vineyards. Unfortunately, there’s no substantial relief in sight, according to climate researcher Greg Jones. “Current conditions favor continued warmer than average and … [Read more...] about Little rain in sight for smoke-choked Northwest vineyards
Clore Center creates Lemtoberfest to showcase German grapes
PROSSER, Wash. - The late Walter Clore prized Lemberger, and no one champions the obscure, yet delicious red grape from Austria more than the Williams family of Kiona Vineyards Winery on Washington's famous Red Mountain. So next month, the Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center in Prosser will stage the inaugural Lemtoberfest, an afternoon celebration on Saturday, Oct. 28 that … [Read more...] about Clore Center creates Lemtoberfest to showcase German grapes