ASHLAND, Ore. - Greg Jones, a Southern Oregon University professor who is one of the wine world's top climatologists, predicted a week of mixed conditions as Pacific Northwest grape growers and winemakers ramp up harvest of the 2013 vintage. "The onset of fall appears with us and will continue its transition over the next couple of weeks," Jones wrote in an email Monday to … [Read more...] about Warm September in forecast for Northwest wine grape harvest
King Estate Winery to hold fundraiser for raptor center
EUGENE, Ore. - King Estate Winery has been a leader in the Pacific Northwest for sustainable practices, and some of its best farming tools are perched in the raptor boxes scattered throughout the 1,033-acre property. This year marks the fifth anniversary of the iconic Northwest winery's partnership with the Cascades Raptor Center, and on Oct. 5, it will stage its third … [Read more...] about King Estate Winery to hold fundraiser for raptor center
Coyote Canyon Winery in Prosser hires new winemaker
PROSSER, Wash. - Coyote Canyon Winery, which relies on estate fruit from one of Washington state's largest vineyards in the Horse Heaven Hills, has hired a new winemaker. Longtime rancher Mike Andrews named Justin Michaud to replace John Gabriel on a full-time basis at his winery in Prosser and produce wines under his Canyon Canyon and H/H Estates brands. “We’re just really … [Read more...] about Coyote Canyon Winery in Prosser hires new winemaker
BC wines gain spotlight in Canlis penthouse
SEATTLE - British Columbia tourism officials knew a delicious way to promote their wine industry in the middle of summer would be to invite Seattle's food, wine and travel media to an invitation-only dinner in the penthouse at the iconic Canlis. Initially, the event was to be capped at the first 40 to RSVP. Organizers soon were favorably overwhelmed by the response, and the … [Read more...] about BC wines gain spotlight in Canlis penthouse
Northwest wines make it into upscale Husky Stadium
SEATTLE - Several winemakers felt a special sense of school pride Saturday night as the University of Washington unveiled its remodeled Husky Stadium. The Pacific-12 Conference school now permits the sale of adult beverages in certain areas of the stadium, but vintners have former NFL quarterback Damon Huard and athletic director Scott Woodward to thank for pairing their … [Read more...] about Northwest wines make it into upscale Husky Stadium