Rebecca Murphy’s rise within the U.S. wine industry began by becoming the first female wine steward in Texas and included launching The Dallas Morning News Wine Competition, which was immediately recognized as one of the country’s most important judging and evolved into the prestigious TEXSOM International Wine Awards. As a writer, Murphy has contributed regularly to The … [Read more...] about Turning the Tables on Rebecca Murphy
History
The Wines that Made Us: Charlie Hoppes, Wine Boss and a 1980s Kiona Cab
RICHLAND, Wash. — The Charlie Hoppes we all know now, the one who soared through the ranks at Château Ste. Michelle, who started Fidélitas, the Wine Boss … was nearly Boeing-engineer Charlie Hoppes. A Plane Boss, at best. He majored in economics, with a minor in accounting at Eastern Washington University, determined to become a Charlie Hoppes you’d trust with your money, … [Read more...] about The Wines that Made Us: Charlie Hoppes, Wine Boss and a 1980s Kiona Cab
In memoriam: A toast to some we lost during 2023 vintage
Richard Henry “Dick” Shaw, who felt most comfortable in the boardroom or riding in a farm truck, was behind some of Washington’s top-scoring wines and its best values with his 3,500 acres of vineyards. The Tacoma native saw the 2023 vintage come to a close before he died Oct. 27 at age 84 in Richland of congestive heart failure, with his wife, Wendy, by his side. The Shaws … [Read more...] about In memoriam: A toast to some we lost during 2023 vintage
Paul Champoux to stage tasting of 100-point wines by Quilceda Creek
PROSSER, Wash. — For those curious to taste a 100-point wine, storied grower Paul Champoux will have six of them lined up for a unique fundraising experience featuring Cabernet Sauvignon by famed Quilceda Creek Vintners. The affable Champoux playfully yet appropriately refers to it as a “600-point tasting.” Champoux has donated single bottles of the 2002, 2003, 2005, … [Read more...] about Paul Champoux to stage tasting of 100-point wines by Quilceda Creek
Dennis Murphy of Caprio Cellars acquires Figgins shares in Seven Hills Vineyard
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Dennis Murphy was a clear choice for Marty Clubb and Norm McKibben when it came to finding a new partner for storied Seven Hills Vineyard and SeVein Vineyards in the Walla Walla Valley. This morning, they publicly welcomed Murphy, owner/winemaker of Caprio Cellars. He purchased the shares that were owned by the Figgins family of Leonetti Cellar fame and … [Read more...] about Dennis Murphy of Caprio Cellars acquires Figgins shares in Seven Hills Vineyard