KENNEWICK, Wash. - In February, Greg Powers got his first taste of an obscure red wine called Marquette. Seven months later, he's making the only commercial Marquette in Washington. The owner and winemaker for Powers Winery and Badger Mountain Vineyards brought in 2.7 tons of Marquette from Champoux Vineyards - an estate vineyard for Powers. He has enough juice for fewer … [Read more...] about Washington’s Powers Winery adds Marquette to lineup
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Robin Pollard: from Washington wine boss to grape grower
ZILLAH, Wash. - She spent more than 15 years promoting Washington tourism and wine. Now, Robin Pollard has gone back to her farming roots by planting a vineyard in the Rattlesnake Hills and starting a winery. "It's pretty cool to be able to walk the talk," she told Great Northwest Wine. Pollard spent six years running Washington's wine industry as executive director of … [Read more...] about Robin Pollard: from Washington wine boss to grape grower
Rob Griffin of Barnard Griffin starts 40th Washington harvest
RICHLAND, Wash. - As 28 tons of old-vine Sauvignon Blanc arrived at the crush pad at Barnard Griffin, owner/winemaker Rob Griffin kicked off his 40th harvest in Washington. Griffin, the longest-tenured winemaker in Washington, was less nostalgic about the moment and more concerned that all of his equipment was in working order. Then he took a moment to kiss his newborn … [Read more...] about Rob Griffin of Barnard Griffin starts 40th Washington harvest
Washington’s 2016 wine grape harvest kicks off
Washington's wine grape harvest kicked off this weekend, with Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris being sent to their respective wineries. The earliest harvest report Great Northwest Wine received was from Auclair Winery in Woodinville, which brought in a little more than a ton of Sauvignon Blanc on Aug. 13 from Artz Vineyard on Red Mountain. The grapes were … [Read more...] about Washington’s 2016 wine grape harvest kicks off
Verjus adds tart joy to food from unripe wine grapes
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Sour grapes used to be a thing, back in the day. The ancient Romans, renowned for their cultivation of grapes and making of wine, are known to have appreciated tart flavors - and specifically the flavor of the juice of unripe grapes. Far from having today’s connotation of bitter disappointment, in the past sour grapes were considered to be a source of … [Read more...] about Verjus adds tart joy to food from unripe wine grapes