Even though the Snake River Valley has a mere 10 acres of Malbec planted, the emerging Idaho wine industry is enjoying a surge in interest for the beautiful red Bordeaux variety. For Gregg Alger, owner of Huston Vineyards near Caldwell, Idaho, he couldn't be more pleased. And with World Malbec Day taking place Friday, he is ready to release his 2013 Malbec. "I'm pretty … [Read more...] about Malbec earns its place in Pacific Northwest
Grapes
Washington grape growers dodge spring frosts
Wine grape growers across Washington's Columbia Valley are on high alert as baby leaves are emerging from their winter slumber that are being threatened by spring frosts. Bud break - the first sign of the new growing season - is 10 to 14 days early. While that bodes well for getting the vintage off to a good start, it also leaves the young leaves vulnerable to temperatures … [Read more...] about Washington grape growers dodge spring frosts
Washington grape growers honor their own
KENNEWICK, Wash. - When wine lovers pull the cork on their favorite bottle of Washington wine, they might think about the aromas, the flavors or food pairings. Or they might consider the winery or winemaker behind the label or perhaps the region where the grapes grow. Only occasionally do they think about the people who toil under endless summer heat in the vineyards, who … [Read more...] about Washington grape growers honor their own
Washington wine industry gathers in Tri-Cities
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Washington state’s wine grape growers tend to be modest group, but a few might let their hair down a bit, or at least doff their caps, Thursday night as part of the Unity Banquet and Angel Share Auction for the Washington Wine Industry Foundation. The fundraising dinner serves as the entertaining centerpiece of the annual Washington Association of Wine … [Read more...] about Washington wine industry gathers in Tri-Cities
Cayuse Vineyards won’t use new “Rocks District” on its label
MILTON-FREEWATER, Ore. - Nobody is better positioned to take full advantage of the Pacific Northwest's newest American Viticultural Area than Christophe Baron of Cayuse Vineyards. Yet the Frenchman who discovered the region now known as The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater will likely never put the new AVA on his label. Baron, a native of Champagne, owns 60 acres of … [Read more...] about Cayuse Vineyards won’t use new “Rocks District” on its label