DAYTON, Ore. - When Melissa Burr decided to get into winemaking rather than medicine, she probably thought her education would be much easier. Little did she know. Burr, who grew up in Salem, was going to go into naturopathic medicine after earning a science degree at Portland State University. But then the wine bug bit her, so she changed directions in her life just as … [Read more...] about Oregon winemaker Melissa Burr grows with Stoller Family Estate
Great Northwest Destination Wineries: Columbia Crest
Editor’s note: This is the 13th in an occasional series on destination wineries of the Pacific Northwest. PATERSON, Wash. - What started out as Chateau Ste. Michelle's River Ridge facility became one of the most recognized wineries in the United States. For three decades, it's been known as Columbia Crest, home to the Pacific Northwest's largest winemaking … [Read more...] about Great Northwest Destination Wineries: Columbia Crest
4 Northwest wines shine at Grand Harvest Awards
SANTA ROSA, Calif. - Eight wines from the Pacific Northwest earned gold medals or better at the 25th annual Grand Harvest Awards, which took place last week in the heart of Sonoma County wine country. Harbinger Winery in Port Angeles, Wash., and Kiona Vineyards & Winery on Red Mountain brought home gold and best-of-class status, while EdenVale Winery in Medford, Ore, and … [Read more...] about 4 Northwest wines shine at Grand Harvest Awards
New book digs into Walla Walla Valley wine roots
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - This region's original wine blogger now has written the book on the history of the Walla Walla Valley wine industry. Wines of Walla Walla Valley: A Deep-Rooted History has just been published, and author Catie McIntyre Walker is beginning to promote it. The book, which retails for $20, is part of the "American Palate" series by History Press of South … [Read more...] about New book digs into Walla Walla Valley wine roots
Change in winemakers at Washington’s Swiftwater Cellars
CLE ELUM, Wash. - One of Washington's premier destination wineries has made a change in its cellar. Linda Trotta has departed as head winemaker for Swiftwater Cellars, and the Watts family has promoted Andrew Wisniewski to head winemaker. Trotta arrived at the Central Washington winery near Suncadia Resort in June 2010, three months before the winery opened to the public. … [Read more...] about Change in winemakers at Washington’s Swiftwater Cellars