KENNEWICK, Wash. - In February, Greg Powers got his first taste of an obscure red wine called Marquette. Seven months later, he's making the only commercial Marquette in Washington. The owner and winemaker for Powers Winery and Badger Mountain Vineyards brought in 2.7 tons of Marquette from Champoux Vineyards - an estate vineyard for Powers. He has enough juice for fewer … [Read more...] about Washington’s Powers Winery adds Marquette to lineup
How an interned American helped Washington’s wine industry
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. - One of the darker sides of U.S. history was the internment of American citizens of Japanese descent during World War II. One of those locked away ended up having a role in the development of the Washington wine industry. We recently caught up with Mike Lempriere, owner and winemaker for tiny Perennial Vintners on this island that is a 30-minute … [Read more...] about How an interned American helped Washington’s wine industry
Red Mountain’s Canvasback part of Duckhorn sale
ST. HELENA, Calif. - Canvasback, a rising star on Washington's Red Mountain, was purchased Monday - along with the Napa Valley-based producer that created it. TSG Consumer Partners acquired Duckhorn Wine Co., including all six of its brands as well as its estate vineyards. "Everything stays in place," said Carol Reber, chief marketing and development officer for Duckhorn. … [Read more...] about Red Mountain’s Canvasback part of Duckhorn sale
Silvara Vineyards’ Malbec best in North Central Washington
WENATCHEE, Wash. - For the second time in four years, a small winery near Leavenworth has captured the top prize at the Wenatchee Wine & Food Festival wine competition. Silvara Vineyards, a small producer just east of the Bavarian-themed community, won best of show at the competition with its 2014 Malbec. In 2013, the winery owned by Gary Seidler won best of show for its … [Read more...] about Silvara Vineyards’ Malbec best in North Central Washington
Robin Pollard: from Washington wine boss to grape grower
ZILLAH, Wash. - She spent more than 15 years promoting Washington tourism and wine. Now, Robin Pollard has gone back to her farming roots by planting a vineyard in the Rattlesnake Hills and starting a winery. "It's pretty cool to be able to walk the talk," she told Great Northwest Wine. Pollard spent six years running Washington's wine industry as executive director of … [Read more...] about Robin Pollard: from Washington wine boss to grape grower