KIONA, Wash. - Precept Wine, the Pacific Northwest's largest privately owned winery, said Friday that it has purchased 174 acres of land just southwest of Washington state's famed Red Mountain American Viticultural Area. David Minick, vice president of vineyards for Precept and a longtime Yakima Valley winemaker, told Great Northwest Wine he expects Skyfall Vineyard near … [Read more...] about Precept Wine purchases 174 acres near Red Mountain
British Columbia wine leader unveils plans for new project
OLIVER, British Columbia - Time doesn't stand still, and the same can be said for British Columbia wine icon Harry McWatters. This week, McWatters rolled out the first releases from Time Estate Winery, the latest project based on his Sundial Vineyard on the Black Sage Bench in the southern Okanagan Valley near the town of Oliver. And like so many of his projects, there's … [Read more...] about British Columbia wine leader unveils plans for new project
Woodinville wineries create incentives for local residents
WOODINVILLE, Wash. - The price of gasoline hit $4 a gallon in 2008, which inspired more Eastern Washington wineries to create tasting rooms in this Seattle suburb, bringing wine closer to many of their top customers. Gas is hovering around $4 again, and many of those Woodinville wineries and tasting rooms have created new incentives in hopes of turning some of their closest … [Read more...] about Woodinville wineries create incentives for local residents
Northwest wines fit naturally at Seattle’s Cafe Flora
SEATTLE - Few restaurateurs in the Pacific Northwest seem to care as much about the environment and the wines they serve as Nat Stratton-Clarke at Seattle's Café Flora. "Northwest wines are one of the best things about the Northwest," he said. "As a restaurant owner, it's my job to promote the fantastic things that our region grows and makes." [youtube id="183R3P3LChk" … [Read more...] about Northwest wines fit naturally at Seattle’s Cafe Flora
Penner-Ash Wine Cellars blends concerts, chefs for charity
NEWBERG, Ore. - Lynn Penner-Ash and husband Ron are celebrating two historic anniversaries this year at their winery in Newberg, and they are establishing a new tradition by staging concerts for a second straight year. The Summer Benefit Music Series at Penner-Ash Wine Cellars will be in the oak grove near their vineyard and winery overlooking the Chehalem Valley. Seattle … [Read more...] about Penner-Ash Wine Cellars blends concerts, chefs for charity