RUCH, Ore. - Based her recent string of successes, it would almost be a crime for Rachael Martin to do anything other than make Tempranillo in Southern Oregon. Her odyssey began in 2001 with some fatherly advice, which sparked the transformation of a basil farm into wine grapes and the creation of Red Lily Vineyards near the historic town of Jacksonville. “I have a degree … [Read more...] about Martin uses award-winning Tempranillo to grow Red Lily Vineyards
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Washington wineries ask Legislature for more tasting rooms
OLYMPIA - A revived bill in the state Legislature to allow Washington wineries to operate up to four off-site tasting room is working its way through the House for a second time. The House Government & Information Technology Committee staged a hearing Monday on the bill by Rep. Cary Condotta, R-East Wenatchee, that would increase the number of allowable off-site tasting … [Read more...] about Washington wineries ask Legislature for more tasting rooms
Heat takes toll on Washington’s 2015 wine harvest
Last year's heat meant lower tonnage in Washington state. The annual wine grape report, released Monday, showed a mild decrease in the 2015 harvest, as the total tonnage dropped from 227,000 tons in 2015 to 222,000 tons last fall. The most dramatic decrease was in Riesling, which had surged to a reported 50,500 tons last year and dropped to 44,100 tons last fall. Kevin … [Read more...] about Heat takes toll on Washington’s 2015 wine harvest
‘Somm: Into the Bottle’ takes loving look at wine
Somm is back, and it's better than ever. Three years after the release of the critically acclaimed documentary Somm, writer/director Jason Wise has returned with a sequel, Somm: Into the Bottle. The film was released in November and made its Seattle debut last month. Now it is available on streaming services including iTunes and Amazon Video. The original Somm followed … [Read more...] about ‘Somm: Into the Bottle’ takes loving look at wine
Malbec a delicious Pacific Northwest red
Malbec is proving to be a great fit in the Pacific Northwest. The robust red Bordeaux grape has been little more than a bit player until a decade ago, when more winemakers began to focus more attention on it. Native to France and famous in Argentina, Malbec really shines on its own in the Northwest, particularly in Washington but also in Southern Oregon, Idaho's Snake River … [Read more...] about Malbec a delicious Pacific Northwest red