DAYTON, Ore. — A quarter of a century ago, Bill Stoller first made his mark in the Oregon wine industry when he became a co-owner of Chehalem Winery with founder and friend Harry Peterson-Nedry. This week, Stoller, the founder and owner of Stoller Family Estate, announced he has taken full ownership Chehalem Winery, a 20,000-case brand that's one of Oregon's most iconic and … [Read more...] about Stoller Family Estate takes over full ownership of iconic Chehalem Winery
Walla Walla’s Corliss family buys San Juan Vineyards
FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash. — Yvonne Swanberg was thrilled to have Michael and Lauri Corliss as her wine club members at San Juan Vineyards. On Thursday, the tables officially will be turned. Great Northwest Wine has learned that the owners of Corliss Estate, Tranche Cellars and the Secret Squirrel brand have purchased San Juan Vineyards from Swanberg. News of the sale is expected … [Read more...] about Walla Walla’s Corliss family buys San Juan Vineyards
Naked Winery employees buy Oregon company
HOOD RIVER, Ore. — Peter Steinfeld couldn't pull it off by himself, so "Team Naked" stepped up and has him covered as the new president and primary owner of Oregon-based Naked Winery. Great Northwest Wine has learned that co-founders David and Jody Barringer and Dave Michalec will formally announce today they have sold their 45,000-case company and four Oregon tasting rooms … [Read more...] about Naked Winery employees buy Oregon company
Willamette Valley Vineyards buys Maison Bleue, plans vineyard
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Willamette Valley Vineyards has deepened its relationship with Jon Meuret by purchasing the winemaker’s acclaimed Maison Bleue Winery and dedicating 15 acres of future vineyard in The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater to the brand, with plans for nearby tasting room near Milton-Freewater, Ore. Meuret, a dentist from the Midwest, launched his brand a … [Read more...] about Willamette Valley Vineyards buys Maison Bleue, plans vineyard
Barnard Griffin wins rosé sweepstakes again at San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
CLOVERDALE, Calif. — One of the hottest wines on the U.S. market these days is rosé, and wine judges from the across the country continue to help make the case that Rob Griffin in Richland, Wash., makes the best rosé in America. On Friday, the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest judging of wine in America, awarded the Barnard Griffin Winery 2017 Rosé of … [Read more...] about Barnard Griffin wins rosé sweepstakes again at San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition