Those with an interest in Washington state history researched and presented by professional journalists should be reading HistoryLink.org. It’s no coincidence that key sponsors of the organization’s Sept. 12 fundraising show in downtown Seattle — titled HistoryLunch 2023: The Tremendous Tale of Timber — include Brian Carter Cellars in Woodinville/Vancouver, Naches-based … [Read more...] about Washington wine leaders back HistoryLunch in Seattle
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Van Wingerden family grows beyond nursery empire into Van Vino Vineyard
BLAINE, Wash. — The roots for Van Vino Vineyard reach back to 1988 when Dave Van Wingerden and his wife Annemiek bought 80 acres just a mile south of the Canadian border. And with a family history rich in growing outdoor and greenhouse flowers, the couple used their land to launch a wholesale plant nursery — Pacific Growers. Pacific Growers has expanded into a large, … [Read more...] about Van Wingerden family grows beyond nursery empire into Van Vino Vineyard
My long, strange trip with Viognier
I had become a real fan of many of the Rhône varieties that had been produced in Washington state, so my dislike of Viognier was confusing. For sure, I had tasted delicious examples of the wine. While judging in Dallas one year, I adored a Texas version of Viognier. I thought it strange that I had this love/hate relationship with a variety that seemed to garner so much … [Read more...] about My long, strange trip with Viognier
Gem State Report: Walla Walla Wine tours Treasure Valley
BOISE, Idaho — Did it make sense to bring Walla Walla wines to Boise for a day in March? From both sides of the border, the answer is yes. Just a four-hour drive from Idaho’s state capital, and even less from the Moscow-Lewiston area, the Walla Walla Valley is one of the first places Gem State wine fans gravitate to when they seek out wine experiences. With more than … [Read more...] about Gem State Report: Walla Walla Wine tours Treasure Valley
Le Cadeau Vineyard showcases 19 clones across Oregon’s Parrett Mountain
NEWBERG, Ore. — Tom and Deb Mortimer have been entrenched atop Oregon’s Chehalem Mountains since 1997 when they discovered 28 acres of previously uncultivated land on Parrett Mountain. They preserved much of the original timber while clearing 21 acres during the next two years, creating Le Cadeau Vineyard. The winery name, which translates to “the gift” in French, fit … [Read more...] about Le Cadeau Vineyard showcases 19 clones across Oregon’s Parrett Mountain