Andrew Will owner Chris Camarda named this Yakima Valley vineyard after his late wife, Annie, and his silent partner's wife, both blondes. The winery, not far from the Yakima Valley town of Zillah, was planted in 2000 and is the coolest of the sites Camarda works with. This red blend leads with Cabernet Sauvignon (38%) and backed by equal parts of Merlot and Cabernet … [Read more...] about Andrew Will Cellars 2009 Two Blondes Vineyard Red, Yakima Valley
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Looking deeper at the Oregon wine industry
This week, Southern Oregon University in Ashland released a combined 2011 winery and vineyard report. Digging into the numbers reveals some interesting finds. For example: While Oregon increased its number of wineries from 419 to 463, the growth was everywhere except the state's traditional region: the North Willamette Valley. In fact, the area where most of Oregon's … [Read more...] about Looking deeper at the Oregon wine industry
Oregon-grown Long ranks among ‘Most Powerful Women in Wine’
London-based The Drinks Business magazine is counting down its "Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Wine" on its website, and Oregon native Zelma Long earned a spot on the list at No. 35. Viewed as one of the world's top winemaking consultants, Long grew up in The Dalles, Ore., graduated from Oregon State University in 1965 and became just the second woman to enroll for a master's … [Read more...] about Oregon-grown Long ranks among ‘Most Powerful Women in Wine’
Walla Walla wine road shows in 2013
The Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance released more information today regarding its 2013 public tastings in Portland and Seattle. The Portland event ($60 + service fee) is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 25 at Pure Space in the Pearl District, and proceeds will benefit the charities of the Classic Wine Auction. The Seattle show ($50 + service fee) is Monday, March 11 in Marion … [Read more...] about Walla Walla wine road shows in 2013
Ryan Patrick hires national brand manager
Ryan Patrick Vineyards, based on Washington's Wahluke Slope, has hired a new national brand manager. Clay Kriss joins Ryan Patrick after spending 18 years at Beringer Wine Estates and 30 years working in the wine industry. Kriss started working in wine in the 1980s in Napa and Sonoma counties and most recently was Northwest region manager for an importer in Seattle. Ryan … [Read more...] about Ryan Patrick hires national brand manager