RED MOUNTAIN, Wash. - Thanks to a little help from new friends, Duckhorn Wine Co.'s new Washington vineyard was planted a vintage earlier than expected. The 20-acre site high on Red Mountain was planted in mid-June, thanks to Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, which co-owns Col Solare across the road. Duckhorn announced last year that it was launching a Washington winery called … [Read more...] about Ste. Michelle helps Duckhorn plant Red Mountain vineyard
Great Northwest Destination Wineries: Woodward Canyon Winery
Editor's note: This is the eighth in an occasional series on destination wineries of the Pacific Northwest. LOWDEN, Wash. - And to think that Rick Small nearly went to architecture school. Instead, his father wanted to keep him in the family business, so he let the Washington State University grad plant a small amount of Chardonnay in 1976 on a corner of his farm that … [Read more...] about Great Northwest Destination Wineries: Woodward Canyon Winery
Maryhill Winery earns ‘Winery of Year’ in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO - A Washington winery was named Winery of the Year at the nation's largest and most prestigious international wine competition. Maryhill Winery in Goldendale brought home the title after winning 28 medals, including two best-in-class awards, a double gold and four golds, at the San Francisco International Wine Competition. When the news was announced, … [Read more...] about Maryhill Winery earns ‘Winery of Year’ in San Francisco
Robert Smasne’s deep history, great winemaking in Yakima Valley
GRANDVIEW, Wash. - Robert Smasne was destined to be a winemaker. Smasne, owner and winemaker for Smasne Cellars, grew up in the Yakima Valley amid all kinds of agriculture. His family grew juice grapes and later wine grapes, and at a young age, he would sneak into famed Otis Vineyard near his home. After tasting the different varieties, his young mind would wonder why they … [Read more...] about Robert Smasne’s deep history, great winemaking in Yakima Valley
Tulips (mostly) out for Barnard Griffin Winery
RICHLAND, Wash. - Tulips are out. Griffins are in. For the first time in its lengthy history, Barnard Griffin is making a significant change to its label. The winery, now in its 31st year, is moving from its eye-catching label of colorful tulips to a more classic and austere image. "We increasingly found that the tulip label was closing doors for us outside of the … [Read more...] about Tulips (mostly) out for Barnard Griffin Winery