BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. - Nearly 40 years ago, Gerard and Jo Ann Bentryn arrived here with a dream: to grow grapes and make wine in a region many thought was too cool, too wet, too difficult. Today, they are retired, but that dream and winery - now called Bainbridge Vineyards - has been taken up by a new generation of believers. The Bentryns came to Bainbridge Island to … [Read more...] about New generation takes over Bainbridge Vineyards
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Living the wine life with Leslie Sbrocco
SAN FRANCISCO - One of America's most prolific, visible and social wine experts started life in a humble Midwest household that was devoid of wine until a forward-thinking physician entered the picture. We recently caught up with Leslie Sbrocco, award-winning wine writer, author, TV personality and speaker while she was judging at the annual San Francisco International Wine … [Read more...] about Living the wine life with Leslie Sbrocco
Winemaking stays in family at Hedges Family Estate
When Pete Hedges, longtime winemaker for Hedges Family Estate, decided to retire this spring, the family kept the winery all in the family by promoting Sarah Goedhart to head winemaker. Goedhart, daughter of founders Tom and Anne-Marie Hedges, came to work at the Red Mountain winery in 2005, creating a job for herself as gardener and cook. Just before the 2006 harvest, she … [Read more...] about Winemaking stays in family at Hedges Family Estate
After 40 years, Seattle’s Pike & Western still going strong
SEATTLE - It's been nearly 40 years since Michael Teer first walked into Pike & Western Wine Shop, and his enthusiasm for Washington wine has not waned. If anything, he's more excited than ever about what is happening. "It was always a focus," Teer told Great Northwest Wine. "When it comes to American wine, we are 98 percent Washington and Oregon. That's tied with … [Read more...] about After 40 years, Seattle’s Pike & Western still going strong
Young Washington winemaker learns at feet of greats
WOODINVILLE, Wash. - Two of Washington's most accomplished and acclaimed winemakers are Chris Upchurch of DeLille Cellars and Bob Betz of Betz Family Winery. One fortunate young winemaker has had the opportunity to work for both. The experiences for Louis Skinner have been remarkable, especially for a guy who originally was going to learn how to repair cars. After having … [Read more...] about Young Washington winemaker learns at feet of greats