KENNEWICK, Wash. - In a sense, every day is Earth Day at the organic Badger Mountain Vineyard and solar-powered Powers Winery, but Monday brings something special as the Columbia Valley property stages a Renewable Energy Farm Walk. It is a public event that also will serve as a living tribute to the vision and groundbreaking work by the late Bill Powers. His son Greg … [Read more...] about Powers Winery to hold Renewable Energy Farm Walk
Grapes
Washington Malbec continues to gain momentum
There is every indication that Washington Malbec is on the verge of becoming a much bigger thing. A decade ago, World Malbec Day could have come and gone without note in Washington because the red Bordeaux grape was little more than a footnote amid such important varieties as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. In fact, in 2006, Washington Malbec didn't even register, … [Read more...] about Washington Malbec continues to gain momentum
Ste. Michelle’s Mimi Nye leaves behind Canoe Ridge Estate legacy
PATERSON, Wash. - After more than 30 years of farming in Washington's Horse Heaven Hills, grape grower Mimi Nye is hanging up her pruning shears and calling it a career. Nye, has been the only vineyard manager in the 25-year history of Canoe Ridge Estate Vineyard, a 600-acre site overlooking the Columbia River that has been a bedrock for many of Chateau Ste. Michelle's best … [Read more...] about Ste. Michelle’s Mimi Nye leaves behind Canoe Ridge Estate legacy
Idaho wine industry welcomes new plantings
CALDWELL, Idaho - Idaho's wine industry has a growing audience. Problem is, they aren’t growing enough fruit in Idaho to satisfy winemakers or satiate customers. At this point, just 1,300 acres of wine grapes are grown in the Gem State. That figure matches barely more than half the total acreage of vineyards draped across Red Mountain - the smallest American Viticultural … [Read more...] about Idaho wine industry welcomes new plantings
Vicky Scharlau shepherds Washington wine grape growth
CASHMERE, Wash. - Washington's wine industry is in a strong growth mode - and is likely to remain that way for the foreseeable future. So says Vicky Scharlau, a person who is perfectly positioned to know. Scharlau is the longtime executive director of the Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers. In this role, she works for more than 300 grape growers across Washington … [Read more...] about Vicky Scharlau shepherds Washington wine grape growth