ASHLAND, Ore. - Greg Jones, one of the wine world's top climatologists, reported that growing degree-day accumulation through Aug. 31 ranged from 17 to 30 days earlier than average in four major regions for Oregon vineyards. "In other words, we would not expect to reach these growing degree-day numbers until the third week to the end of September," the University of Southern … [Read more...] about Heat units for Oregon vineyards 17 to 31 days earlier than average
Wine By Cougars to help celebrate WSU football weekend in Seattle
SEATTLE - The 2013 college football season begins in earnest today around the country, and next month Washington State University will stage a wine event in connection with its Sept. 28 game in Seattle vs. national power Stanford. Cougs en Gris, which translates to "Cougs in gray," is a three-hour evening staged by the WSU Alumni Association on Thursday, Sept. 26 at the AXIS … [Read more...] about Wine By Cougars to help celebrate WSU football weekend in Seattle
Jackson-Triggs makes history with start of British Columbia wine grape harvest
OLIVER, British Columbia — Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate Winery began Tuesday night what is believed to be the region's earliest harvest of vinifera grapes in the history of British Columbia wine. Harvest for the Oliver winery started with Sauvignon Blanc from its estate Bear Cub Vineyard in Osoyoos, just north of Oroville, Wash. Constellation Brands representative Lori … [Read more...] about Jackson-Triggs makes history with start of British Columbia wine grape harvest
Washington’s great vineyards: StoneTree Vineyard
MATTAWA, Wash. - Some of Tedd Wildman's most important jobs led him to large vineyards along the Wahluke Slope, which meant long drives east and west along Road 24 beneath the Saddle Mountains. A 257-acre parcel nearest to the top of the mountain continued to enchant him. "As a private consultant years ago, when working on the Slope, I would often look up at the property – … [Read more...] about Washington’s great vineyards: StoneTree Vineyard
Washington’s great vineyards: Evergreen Vineyard
GEORGE, Wash. - In a year's time, Evergreen Vineyard will be one of the biggest plantings in the state. It might already be the state's best for white wines. Jerry Milbrandt, who grew up in nearby Quincy with his brother, Butch, began planting this site in 1998 not far from the famous Gorge Amphitheater. The vineyard began with 452 acres. Next year, the Evergreen Ranch … [Read more...] about Washington’s great vineyards: Evergreen Vineyard