ASHLAND, Ore. — Climate researcher Greg Jones confirmed Tuesday what many in the Pacific Northwest wine industry wondered — this corner has been the coldest region in the country in some respects. And that's led to a slow start to the 2017 vintage. “The general pattern in temperatures across the U.S. continued from January into February. The PNW remained the coldest area … [Read more...] about 2017 vintage off to cool start in Pacific Northwest
Double Canyon hires Kate Michaud as winemaker
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. — Double Canyon moves into its new facility near Red Mountain in time for the 2017 harvest, and Kate Michaud will lead winemaking for the brand focused on Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington’s acclaimed Horse Heaven Hills. Great Northwest Wine learned of the hire by Crimson Wine Group in advance of today’s announcement. Michaud, 43, takes over the … [Read more...] about Double Canyon hires Kate Michaud as winemaker
Myles Anderson sells his share of Walla Walla Vintners
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Wine industry icon Myles Anderson has been looking for someone to help Walla Walla Vintners take the next step as he moves aside. And the timing seems ideal for Portland software developer Scott Haladay to join co-founder Gordy Venneri as co-owner. Today signals an ownership transition for one of Walla Walla Valley’s oldest producers, a winery bonded in … [Read more...] about Myles Anderson sells his share of Walla Walla Vintners
Ashley Trout to pour Walla Walla wines at pre-Oscar party in L.A.
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - The eve of The Oscars is turning into a wine social in advance of the 89th Academy Awards, and Walla Walla winemaker Ashley Trout will be pouring for celebrities and Hollywood executives Saturday in Los Angeles. Trout, who founded Vital Wines and March Cellars, will be presenting both brands within a pre-Oscars gifting suite at the Millennium Biltmore … [Read more...] about Ashley Trout to pour Walla Walla wines at pre-Oscar party in L.A.
Canadian wine industry toasts vintner Harry McWatters
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The 39th annual Vancouver International Wine Festival took time Friday toward the end of its nine-day celebration to pay tribute to iconic British Columbia vintner Harry McWatters. He received the VanWineFest’s Spirited Industry Professional Award in front of more than 300 attendees of the Celebrating Excellence Awards Luncheon at the Vancouver … [Read more...] about Canadian wine industry toasts vintner Harry McWatters