WALLA WALLA, Wash. - It didn't take long for Marty Clubb to figure out what a special place Pepper Bridge Vineyard was. The owner and head winemaker for L'Ecole No. 41 in Lowden heard Norm McKibben was planting the vineyard in the spring of 1991 and quickly sought him out. "Within a week of the vines going into the ground, I told Norm I would love to buy fruit from this … [Read more...] about Washington’s great vineyards: Pepper Bridge Vineyard
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Washington’s great vineyards: Evergreen Vineyard
GEORGE, Wash. - In a year's time, Evergreen Vineyard will be one of the biggest plantings in the state. It might already be the state's best for white wines. Jerry Milbrandt, who grew up in nearby Quincy with his brother, Butch, began planting this site in 1998 not far from the famous Gorge Amphitheater. The vineyard began with 452 acres. Next year, the Evergreen Ranch … [Read more...] about Washington’s great vineyards: Evergreen Vineyard
Washington’s great vineyards: Red Willow Vineyard
WAPATO, Wash. - Here in the shadow of Mount Adams is Red Willow Vineyard, home to some of Washington's most important, historic and oldest grapes. Mike Sauer has been growing wine grapes here on the western edge of the Yakima Valley for more than 40 years, and he remains a pioneer today, planting new varieties and improving his vineyard each year. Sauer planted Concord … [Read more...] about Washington’s great vineyards: Red Willow Vineyard
Washington’s great vineyards: Elephant Mountain Vineyards
ZILLAH, Wash. - It didn't take Joe Hattrup long to figure out he might have found one of the best sites in Washington state to plant a vineyard. The fourth-generation farmer spent most of his career working with orchards and cattle. "I got out of tree fruit to get out of commodity farming," he told Great Northwest Wine. He liked the idea of working with small, artisan … [Read more...] about Washington’s great vineyards: Elephant Mountain Vineyards
Washington’s great vineyards: Upland Vineyard
SUNNYSIDE, Wash. - Here on the slopes of Snipes Mountain is the birthplace of the modern Washington wine industry. This is hallowed ground to Todd Newhouse and others who know the story about how a Canadian expatriate had a vision of what Washington could become - then acted upon the dream. William B. Bridgman was the two-time mayor of Sunnyside, a small city in the heart … [Read more...] about Washington’s great vineyards: Upland Vineyard