NEWBERG, Ore. — Chehalem Wines owner Harry Peterson-Nedry referred to his most recent visit to the Oregon state Capitol as "half satisfying and half 'Let's start it over again.' " He found satisfaction Thursday in Salem when Gov. John Kitzhaber signed the growler bill into law, which allows grocers, restaurants and wine shops to fill consumer-supplied bottles with wine from … [Read more...] about More legislative work on tap for Oregon wine industry
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Fidelitas to open Woodinville tasting room
WOODINVILLE, Wash. - Fidelitas Wines on Red Mountain is opening a tasting room in Woodinville's Hollywood School district. It is expected to open Aug. 1. Owner/winemaker Charlie Hoppes said it will be in the same row of businesses as Purple Cafe, Dusted Valley Vintners and Trust Cellars. It will be just up the road from Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Winery, Barking Frog … [Read more...] about Fidelitas to open Woodinville tasting room
Yakima Valley’s violent, fascinating geological past
Even if you never harbored dreams of being a scientist, the wine industry is a pretty good reason to get geeky, especially when it comes to geology. Take as an example Washington's Yakima Valley. It, along with the broader Columbia Valley, is a study in geological power and grace. The modern Yakima Valley In a narrow sense, the Yakima Valley AVA is 30 years old this … [Read more...] about Yakima Valley’s violent, fascinating geological past
Women winemakers in Oregon talk of inspiration, sexism
NEWBERG, Ore. - Recent research indicates Oregon can boast at least 39 head winemakers who are female, and yet that represents only about 10 percent of those all-important jobs within the state's wine industry. Earlier this year, a series of profiles on women winemakers published on Forbes.com helped shine more light and generated discussion. That inspired Katie Bray of … [Read more...] about Women winemakers in Oregon talk of inspiration, sexism
Winery outdoor concert season starts at Waterbrook with Gipsy King family members
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - The unofficial start to the Northwest winery outdoor concert season will begin April 16 in Walla Walla, when members of The Gipsy Kings family perform at Waterbrook Winery as the Gypsy Allstars. Gypsy Allstars, a new flamenco-influenced assemble, is a collaboration featuring Gipsy Kings family members Georges and Mario Reyes with French drummer Ced … [Read more...] about Winery outdoor concert season starts at Waterbrook with Gipsy King family members