PARMA, Idaho - Growing wine grapes and making wine have become harder and harder for Dick Dickstein, so he is going to retire - for the second time. Dickstein, 80, launched Parma Ridge Winery in 1997 after a lengthy career as an airline pilot. After 16 years, he's decided it's time to put away his farm equipment and enjoy a slower pace of life. "It's time to relax," he … [Read more...] about Longtime Idaho winemaker retires
Archives for March 2013
UPDATE: Taste Washington surveillance video indicates no theft
SEATTLE - The Washington State Wine Commission and Varsity Communications are continuing their investigation into winery property that went missing during last weekend's Taste Washington. The good news: All but six bottles have been found, and surveillance camera footage revealed nothing. "We find zero evidence of theft on the surveillance video," said Chris Stone, vice … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Taste Washington surveillance video indicates no theft
Angel Vine 2010 Primitivo, Columbia Valley, $20
For the second straight vintage, this Carlton, Ore., winemaker pulls down our top rating for his work with Primitivo from Washington. The nose is loaded with blackberry, black currant and milk chocolate aromas, and there's delicious assertion of the same fruit on the palate. There's a backing of Western serviceberry chalkiness with blueberry skin tannins, and that balanced … [Read more...] about Angel Vine 2010 Primitivo, Columbia Valley, $20
Youngberg Hill Vineyards 2009 Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $25
One of Oregon's most consistent producers of Pinot Noir comes through again. This assemblage of Pommard and Wadenswil clones planted in 1986 creates aromas of cherry pie, strawberry Mike & Ike candy, Granny Smith apple, pencil shavings and coffee. The drink is tasty with continued cherry pie flavors, cranberry juice, Dr Pepper and blood orange acidity. Diminished tannins … [Read more...] about Youngberg Hill Vineyards 2009 Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $25
Wineries report thefts during Taste Washington in Seattle
SEATTLE - A handful of wineries that participated in last weekend's Taste Washington event at the CenturyLink Field Event Center reported having items stolen from their tables late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. Two wineries - Alexandria Nicole Cellars and Airfield Estates - noticed bottles of wine missing when they returned Sunday morning to Taste Washington for … [Read more...] about Wineries report thefts during Taste Washington in Seattle