NEWBERG, Ore. — Penner-Ash Wine Cellars has added singer/songwriter Lisa Marie Presley to its Summer Benefit Music Series, and the two-time gold album recording artist will perform Aug. 27 at the Newberg, Ore., winery. Presley, 45, is the daughter of the late Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley. She was married from 1994 to 1996 to pop superstar Michael Jackson, who died in … [Read more...] about Penner-Ash Wine Cellars adds Lisa Marie Presley to concert series
Mystic River site produces another award for Wild Goose Vineyards
OKANAGAN FALLS, British Columbia - Wild Goose Vineyards in Okanagan Falls has received a record eighth Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in British Columbia wines, this time for its 2012 Mystic River Vineyard Pinot Blanc. Only 12 wines out of 402 entries were recognized, and no small winery in the province has won as many Lt. Governor's Awards as Wild … [Read more...] about Mystic River site produces another award for Wild Goose Vineyards
Celebrated geologist Pogue shares dirt on Napa, Walla Walla wines
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Celebrate Walla Walla Valley Wine organizers didn't need to go far to find perhaps the best person in the world to compare Walla Walla Valley terroir to that of Napa Valley. Kevin Pogue, professor of geology at nearby Whitman College, served as the opening presenter as the Walla Walla, Wash., event. In the past decade, he's also developed into a … [Read more...] about Celebrated geologist Pogue shares dirt on Napa, Walla Walla wines
Bella Wines to create bubble house, vineyard on Naramata Bench
NARAMATA, British Columbia - Sparkling wine producer Jay Drysdale has another reason to celebrate this year as he formally announced Thursday that Bella Wines is moving to the Naramata Bench. Drysdale and his wife/co-owner Wendy Rose completed their purchase of 4 acres near the town of Naramata and along the north end of some of the Okanagan Valley's most prized vineyard … [Read more...] about Bella Wines to create bubble house, vineyard on Naramata Bench
Amity Vineyards 2010 Estate Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, $40
Rather than moving north as did so many of Oregon's winemaking pioneers, Myron Redford headed south from Seattle, where he worked for historic Associated Vintners. He planted Pinot Noir in 1974 and began making wine in 1976. For the past five years, longtime apprentice Darcy Pendergrass has been creating the wine for Redford, and this is stunning. The nose is filled with dark … [Read more...] about Amity Vineyards 2010 Estate Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, $40