ELKTON, Ore. - One of the coolest cats you will come across in the Northwest wine scene is happily crafting wines in one of the coolest and most fascinating areas in Oregon. Terry Brandborg, who grew up in San Francisco, began making wine as a hobby. That ultimately become an obsession and, ultimately, a profession. He launched a winery in California before relocating about … [Read more...] about Brandborg keeps cool in Elkton, Ore.
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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
Climate expert Greg Jones to address Idaho wine industry
BOISE, Idaho - Next month, Executive Director Moya Dolsby will orchestrate her eighth Idaho Wine Commission annual meeting, and while the agendas get longer and more complex, it’s become easier to attract speakers to the Snake River Valley. That’s because while there are only 51 wineries, there’s a growing fascination with the Gem State’s wine industry from beyond its … [Read more...] about Climate expert Greg Jones to address Idaho wine industry
Walla Walla winemakers head to Seattle, Portland
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - In February, the Northwest's most renowned and visible wine region will take its show on the road to pour in Seattle and Portland. The annual Walla Walla Valley tasting experience will be Feb. 8 at McCaw Hall in Seattle. It will be Feb. 29 in Portland's Pure Space. "This is a rare chance for wine lovers to sample wines from so many acclaimed Walla … [Read more...] about Walla Walla winemakers head to Seattle, Portland
Interest in Viognier growing across Pacific Northwest
Viognier is one of the most finicky and difficult wine grapes to grow. Pick it a little too early, and it comes out green and flavorless. Pick it a little too late, and the resulting wine can be flabby, oily and generally unpleasant. But hit it just right, and a glorious white wine can result. In the Pacific Northwest, Viognier is catching on in a big way, in part because … [Read more...] about Interest in Viognier growing across Pacific Northwest