Marcus Notaro will be moving from the crown jewel of Red Mountain to one of the Napa Valley’s most famous wineries. Notaro, longtime head winemaker for Col Solare on Washington’s Red Mountain, has been named head winemaker for Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars on the famed Silverado Trail. “I love the wines we make here,” Notaro told Great Northwest Wine. “But that is an iconic … [Read more...] about Red Mountain winemaker to take over iconic Napa Valley winery
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Renowned Vancouver chef moves to acclaimed BC wine country restaurant
SUMMERLAND, British Columbia – Local Lounge • Grille, past winner of Best British Columbia Wine List from Wine Press Northwest magazine, has named Lee Humphries as its new executive chef. Humphries will be just the second chef in Local's four-year history. He replaces Paul Cecconi, who resigned earlier this year to open Brodo, his restaurant and catering business in nearby … [Read more...] about Renowned Vancouver chef moves to acclaimed BC wine country restaurant
Yakima winery announces new winemaker
YAKIMA, Wash. - Tony Lombardo moved from one bar to another, and now he has become the head winemaker of Kana Winery. "I've done almost 25 years as a lawyer," he said. "I enjoyed my career, but I had a passion for something that is more hands on. This is what I really want to do when I grow up." Lombardo earned a degree from Walla Walla Community College's Center for … [Read more...] about Yakima winery announces new winemaker
Anelare hires Fidelitas’ Charlie Hoppes to make its wines
RICHLAND, Wash. - Anelare, a small winery based in the heart of Washington wine country, has hired one of the state's top winemakers to take over production. The winery, owned by Kahryn and Forrest Alexander and Jim and Cindy Campbell, has moved its wines from the 2011 and 2012 vintages to winemaker Charlie Hoppes' facility in Richland. Hoppes, one of Washington's most … [Read more...] about Anelare hires Fidelitas’ Charlie Hoppes to make its wines
Sagemoor Vineyards reflect Riesling history in Washington state
PASCO, Wash. - Kent Waliser and Derek Way manage vines that have helped shape the course of grape growing and winemaking in Washington state. They also relish their role as caretakers of living history at Sagemoor Vineyards. "These will be here long after we are gone," Way said, pointing to gnarled trunks of Riesling that were planted 40 years ago. Thanks in large part to … [Read more...] about Sagemoor Vineyards reflect Riesling history in Washington state