Some of Washington's oldest vines are in the state's newest American Viticultural Area. Vineyards planted in the 1970s are in the Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley, Washington's 13th federally recognized AVA. The Ancient Lakes, approved in 2012, is an area of about 160,000 acres around the North Central Washington communities of George and Quincy. About 1,600 acres of … [Read more...] about Ancient Lakes fascinates as young Washington wine region
Cab rules massive 2016 harvest in Washington wine industry
As expected, the Washington wine industry's 2016 harvest for grapes was a record. The Washington State Wine Commission released statistics Wednesday morning, and the 2016 Grape Crush Report showed a record crop of 270,000 tons harvested last fall, eclipsing 2014's record of 227,000 tons. Leading the way was Cabernet Sauvignon at a stunning 71,100 tons, making it by far … [Read more...] about Cab rules massive 2016 harvest in Washington wine industry
New leadership at Adelsheim Vineyard in Oregon
NEWBERG, Ore. - One of Oregon's oldest and most respected wineries has new leadership today as Adelsheim Vineyard is introducing Joth Ricci as its new CEO. He takes the role from founder David Adelsheim. Ricci is president of Stumptown Coffee, an Oregon beverage leader. "The accomplishments of David Adelsheim and this pioneering winery have shaped the Oregon wine industry … [Read more...] about New leadership at Adelsheim Vineyard in Oregon
WAWGG is now Washington Winegrowers Association
KENNEWICK, Wash. – The organization that has led Washington grape growers for more than two decades, has a new name and new mission. At its annual meeting and trade show, the Washington Association of Wine Grae Growers Unveiled its refresh: It's now simply Washington Winegrowers Association, or Washington Winegrowers. "Our aim is to enhance industry performance. Our new … [Read more...] about WAWGG is now Washington Winegrowers Association
2 Washington wineries named among U.S. most admired
Washington's largest and oldest winery and one of its youngest and smallest have been named amid the nation's 20 most-admired wine tasting rooms and experiences by Vineyard & Winery Management magazine in Santa Rosa, Calif. Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville and Westport Winery west of Aberdeen were the two Pacific Northwest wineries highlighted by the California-based … [Read more...] about 2 Washington wineries named among U.S. most admired