Chris Camarda launched Andrew Will in 1989 in Seattle, then later moved it to Vashon Island, a short ferry ride from the West Seattle neighborhood of Fauntleroy. Today, there are three wineries on Vashon. Camarada began buying grapes from Ciel du Cheval Vineyard owner Jim Holmes in 1989, that first year Andrew Will opened, and he has built a close relationship with one of the … [Read more...] about Andrew Will Cellars 2009 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Red, Red Mountain
Archives for December 2012
Oregon-grown Long ranks among ‘Most Powerful Women in Wine’
London-based The Drinks Business magazine is counting down its "Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Wine" on its website, and Oregon native Zelma Long earned a spot on the list at No. 35. Viewed as one of the world's top winemaking consultants, Long grew up in The Dalles, Ore., graduated from Oregon State University in 1965 and became just the second woman to enroll for a master's … [Read more...] about Oregon-grown Long ranks among ‘Most Powerful Women in Wine’
Walla Walla wine road shows in 2013
The Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance released more information today regarding its 2013 public tastings in Portland and Seattle. The Portland event ($60 + service fee) is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 25 at Pure Space in the Pearl District, and proceeds will benefit the charities of the Classic Wine Auction. The Seattle show ($50 + service fee) is Monday, March 11 in Marion … [Read more...] about Walla Walla wine road shows in 2013
Christmas tree, Washington wine style
Walk into the Washington Wine Commission offices on Western Avenue in downtown Seattle (a two-minute walk from Ye Olde Curiousity Shop) and you'll be greeted by this wonderful old grapevine, which was donated by Kent Waliser, general manager of Sagemoor Vineyards in the Columbia Valley. The vine was planted in the early 1970s and had to be pulled out in recent years, so … [Read more...] about Christmas tree, Washington wine style
Ryan Patrick hires national brand manager
Ryan Patrick Vineyards, based on Washington's Wahluke Slope, has hired a new national brand manager. Clay Kriss joins Ryan Patrick after spending 18 years at Beringer Wine Estates and 30 years working in the wine industry. Kriss started working in wine in the 1980s in Napa and Sonoma counties and most recently was Northwest region manager for an importer in Seattle. Ryan … [Read more...] about Ryan Patrick hires national brand manager