PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon wine industry grew its sales in 2016 by 12 percent to $529 million, and there now are 30,455 acres of vineyards producing for 725 wineries, according to a report released Tuesday by the Oregon Wine Board. Accountants and winery owners also should enjoy seeing the 10 percent growth in case sales and seven percent increase in direct-to-consumer … [Read more...] about Oregon wine industry tops 725 wineries, 30,000 acres of vines
Washington Wine Hall of Fame Gala raises record $105,000 for Clore Center
PROSSER, Wash. - Friends of storied winemaker Doug Gore came out to support his induction into the Washington Wine Hall of Fame, and they helped raise a record $105,000 for the Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center in Prosser. More than 300 guests cheered as Gore, vice president of winemaking for Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, became the 16th member of the state’s Wine Hall of … [Read more...] about Washington Wine Hall of Fame Gala raises record $105,000 for Clore Center
Devison departs EFESTE for Cadaretta, Walla Walla
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Middleton family replaced one talented Canadian winemaker with another when they named Peter Devison as head winemaker for Middleton Family Wines, best known for their Cadaretta label in Walla Walla. Devison leaves behind a series of acclaimed wines he created in Woodinville for EFESTE. This opportunity to make wine in Walla Walla stems from Kendall … [Read more...] about Devison departs EFESTE for Cadaretta, Walla Walla
Leonetti Cab raises $32,500 at historic Auction of Washington Wines
WOODINVILLE, Wash. — The 30th annual Auction of Washington Wines set a record with $4.19 million raised, and Saturday was a prideful evening for Washington State University students past, present and future. News of the Wine Spectator Scholarship Foundation, a $1 million donation to WSU’s viticulture and enology program, came the night before during the 50th anniversary … [Read more...] about Leonetti Cab raises $32,500 at historic Auction of Washington Wines
Brooks Winery in Oregon creates Great American Eclipse experience
AMITY, Ore. - For a number of wineries in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, the 2017 vintage might well be remembered for the Great American Eclipse. And as usual, Janie Brooks Heuck had the vision for a special experience to provide guests at acclaimed Brooks Winery in the Eola-Amity Hills. She billed it as the Starry Night Eclipse package. At $350 per person, the unique glamping … [Read more...] about Brooks Winery in Oregon creates Great American Eclipse experience