OLIVER, British Columbia - The building blocks for British Columbia's Wild Goose Vineyards took root in Okanagan Falls starting in 1983. That 10-acre Stoney Slope Vineyard serves as the backdrop to the new and modern tasting room that sits atop the winery that founding winemaker Adolf Kruger built adjacent to the family home. It's also the backbone for some of North … [Read more...] about Wild Goose Vineyards gushes over young British Columbia vineyard
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Washington wine grape growers dodge spring frost
Sub-freezing temperatures caused wine grape growers across Washington's Columbia Valley to lose sleep, but it appears they mostly dodged a potentially deadly spring frost bullet. "It was a little scary," said Kent Waliser, who manages Sagemoor Vineyards north of Pasco. "It was cold enough to cause significant damage. Without frost protection systems, we would have had … [Read more...] about Washington wine grape growers dodge spring frost
Yakima Valley’s violent, fascinating geological past
Even if you never harbored dreams of being a scientist, the wine industry is a pretty good reason to get geeky, especially when it comes to geology. Take as an example Washington's Yakima Valley. It, along with the broader Columbia Valley, is a study in geological power and grace. The modern Yakima Valley In a narrow sense, the Yakima Valley AVA is 30 years old this … [Read more...] about Yakima Valley’s violent, fascinating geological past
Tour will teach about important Yakima Valley vineyards
PROSSER, Wash. - As part of its celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Yakima Valley American Viticultural Area, Wine Yakima Valley will conduct a tour of some of the region's most important vineyards. The event, called the "Summer Vineyard Tour," will occur July 27 and will put the spotlight on three vineyards. The $95 tickets include transportation, wine tastings, … [Read more...] about Tour will teach about important Yakima Valley vineyards
Fidelitas’ Charlie Hoppes refines Red Mountain focus
RED MOUNTAIN, Wash. - Charlie Hoppes has been making wine in Washington state for a long time and has crushed grapes from throughout the Columbia Valley. But when he finally got his hands dirty with Red Mountain grapes, he was hooked. "The first time I worked with Red Mountain fruit was 2005," said Hoppes, who has been making Washington wine since the late 1980s. "I was … [Read more...] about Fidelitas’ Charlie Hoppes refines Red Mountain focus