Howard Van Slyke of Van Slyke Farms, Inc., is offering 353 acres of farmland near the Sunnyslope Wine District within the Snake River Valley American Viticultural Area west of Caldwell, Idaho. Van Slyke Farm is a Century Farm within Canyon County near Homedale Road east of Wilder. The acreage on the market offers gradual south-facing slopes with a backdrop that includes … [Read more...] about Snake River Valley wine country Century Farm land for sale
Lightning Rock Winery in British Columbia helps blaze trail to Washington vineyards
What's been a nightmare on many levels for the British Columbia wine industry is turning out to be somewhat of a godsend for growers in Washington state — especially with news that the 2024 harvest in the Evergreen State is projected to surpass 200,000 tons, up from the 159,500 tons picked in 2023. And some of these young relationships between British Columbia winemakers, … [Read more...] about Lightning Rock Winery in British Columbia helps blaze trail to Washington vineyards
Van Westen Vineyards continues to succeed with old-school approach on Naramata Bench
NARAMATA, British Columbia — Rob Van Westen is about as old-school as it gets in this modern era of the British Columbia wine industry, and he believes that not enough people realize how difficult farming of any kind is in the Okanagan Valley. “Some people think we all have helicopter pads and drive Lamborghinis,” he says. “I drive a 1997 Dodge pickup truck.” These aren’t … [Read more...] about Van Westen Vineyards continues to succeed with old-school approach on Naramata Bench
When the Washington Wine Hall of Fame returns, let’s induct Lane Hoss
In the world of sports, it's standard practice for someone to have been retired for five years in order to be considered for their hall of fame. This past winter, Lane Hoss retired after a 42-year decorated career at Anthony’s Restaurants. Here is an abbreviated argument for her to become the next member of the Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame. Her induction likely … [Read more...] about When the Washington Wine Hall of Fame returns, let’s induct Lane Hoss
A different panel, another best of show for Idaho winemaker Will Wetmore
CALDWELL, Idaho — Back when Will Wetmore was playing college baseball in California, it’s hard to fathom he strung together as many hits as he has as a winemaker in his adopted home state of Idaho. Great Northwest Wine’s reigning Idaho Winery of the Year more than doubled down on that acclaim this spring when Wetmore’s Veer Wine Project 2022 Garnacha won best of show at the … [Read more...] about A different panel, another best of show for Idaho winemaker Will Wetmore