SUNNYSIDE, Wash. - The cradle of the Washington wine industry has been pretty quiet for the past few decades. That's all about to change. Sunnyside is often passed over by Yakima Valley visitors who stop either in Zillah to the west or Prosser to the east. It's a shame because a century ago, Sunnyside was in the middle of the action, where a man with a vision planted his … [Read more...] about Wineries hope to return glory to Sunnyside
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Chas Nagel, Washington wine pioneer researcher, goes into hall of fame
PROSSER, Wash. - One of the true legends of the Washington state wine industry will be honored this summer by being inducted into the Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame. Charles "Chas" Nagel, a food scientist for Washington State University in the 1960s and 1970s, will be enshrined in August at the Walter Clore Wine & Culinary Center. Nagel, known as one of … [Read more...] about Chas Nagel, Washington wine pioneer researcher, goes into hall of fame
Ron Irvine’s ‘Wine Project’ tells story of Washington wine
PROSSER, Wash. - Two decades after crossing Europe, learning about wine, saving the Pike Place Market and opening a successful Seattle wine shop, Ron Irvine set out to chronicle the history of Washington's wine history. The result was The Wine Project, which Irvine wrote with Washington wine legend Walter Clore and published in 1997. Today, The Wine Project remains the most … [Read more...] about Ron Irvine’s ‘Wine Project’ tells story of Washington wine
Taste, hear Washington wine history at special dinner
PROSSER, Wash. - For an industry that is fairly young, Washington wine country is home to some old vines - and they are spread across the state. Next weekend, the Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center will play host to a special evening called "History Through the Vines." As part of this evening, patrons will not only enjoy wines from some of the state's oldest vines, but … [Read more...] about Taste, hear Washington wine history at special dinner
Fidelitas’ first wine holds a secret
RICHLAND, Wash. - When Charlie Hoppes launched Fidelitas Wines with the 2000 vintage, he left a little secret in that first bottle, an unintended Easter egg, a secret that was never revealed. Until now. Corks branded with the name "Fidelis" - instead of "Fidelitas" - went into all 4,800 bottles of red wine he made that year. It all happened because a major grocery chain … [Read more...] about Fidelitas’ first wine holds a secret