Perhaps the hospitality world’s most important service organization dedicated to women continues to pay tribute to one of the most famous chefs France ever produced — a man born in the 19th century. Les Dames d’Escoffier International, an international philanthropic organization, is named for French chef Auguste Escoffier (1846–1935), and the Pacific Northwest is now home to … [Read more...] about Ellen on Wine: 19th century French chef’s legacy inspires 21st century NW women in hospitality with Les Dames d’Escoffier
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Kiona, Barnard Griffin toast 40th Red Mountain harvest with fundraiser Cab
RICHLAND, Wash. — Ask either Scott Williams or Rob Griffin how long they’ve known one another and it’s likely they will look back upon the same day during the harvest of 1978. Scott, who now oversees the vineyards his parents began planting in 1975 with their then-partner Jim Holmes and of the family’s Kiona Vineyards and Winery, remembers the occasion well. That’s because … [Read more...] about Kiona, Barnard Griffin toast 40th Red Mountain harvest with fundraiser Cab
Parks Redwine, owner of NorthWest Wine Summit competition, dies in Atlanta
Hill Parks Redwine II, a longtime ambassador for the Pacific Northwest wine industry as owner of the NorthWest Wine Summit Wine Competition, died of cancer Sunday, June 3, in Atlanta, Ga., at the age of 70. Redwine, who routinely carried a copy of his birth certificate in his wallet to prove the origin of his name, founded the NorthWest Wine Summit in 1996, an event he … [Read more...] about Parks Redwine, owner of NorthWest Wine Summit competition, dies in Atlanta
Yakima Valley thrives as historical heart of Washington wine
The Yakima Valley is where the Washington wine industry got its start, as we like to say, "the cradle of the industry." There's a ton of history in this valley, including: Walter Clore, "the father of Washington Wine," lived and did much of his research here. His life is now celebrated at the Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center in Prosser. William Bridgman, … [Read more...] about Yakima Valley thrives as historical heart of Washington wine
Washington Wine Hall of Fame Gala raises record $105,000 for Clore Center
PROSSER, Wash. - Friends of storied winemaker Doug Gore came out to support his induction into the Washington Wine Hall of Fame, and they helped raise a record $105,000 for the Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center in Prosser. More than 300 guests cheered as Gore, vice president of winemaking for Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, became the 16th member of the state’s Wine Hall of … [Read more...] about Washington Wine Hall of Fame Gala raises record $105,000 for Clore Center