Dick Boushey, one of Washington wine country's most celebrated grape growers, now is managing another of Red Mountain's top vineyards. On Monday, Boushey told Great Northwest Wine that he agreed to take over Klipsun Vineyard, which last week was sold to a Chicago company with several California wine properties. Terlato Wines International, a leading importer and marketer … [Read more...] about Boushey takes over Klipsun Vineyard management
Red Mountain’s famed Klipsun Vineyard sold to Chicago firm
Klipsun Vineyards, long considered one of the top vineyards in Washington state, has been sold to Terlato Wines International, a leading importer and marketer based in Chicago. The selling price was not disclosed. Terlato owns such Napa Valley brands as Chimney Rock, Greystone Cellars and Jack Nicklaus Wines. Patricia Gelles, owner and founder of Klipsun Vineyards, was … [Read more...] about Red Mountain’s famed Klipsun Vineyard sold to Chicago firm
Bud break marks start of 2017 vintage for Washington wine
Across the Columbia Valley, the 2017 vintage is under way. The start of the wine grape growing reason is marked by bud break, when tiny leaves and flowers begin to emerge from their winter slumber and turn vineyards from brown to green. What has grape growers and winemakers particularly excited is the timing of this year's bud break, as it lines up rather closely with 2012, … [Read more...] about Bud break marks start of 2017 vintage for Washington wine
Maryhill Winery unveils plans for Spokane tasting room
SPOKANE - One of Washington's largest family owned wineries is opening a new tasting room - in its owners' hometown. Maryhill Winery, one of the state's most remarkable wineries since it started in 1999, is opening its first satellite tasting room, in Spokane, where owners Craig and Vicki Leutholds still maintain a home. The new tasting room is scheduled to open this fall … [Read more...] about Maryhill Winery unveils plans for Spokane tasting room
Ste. Michelle’s Doug Gore elected to Washington Wine Hall of Fame
PATERSON, Wash. - Doug Gore, a man who's quietly been promoting Washington wine for more than 35 vintages, is the 2017 inductee into the Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame. Gore, who is the vice president of winemaking for Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, said he is humbled by the honor. The San Jose, Calif., native studied at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and worked to … [Read more...] about Ste. Michelle’s Doug Gore elected to Washington Wine Hall of Fame