NEWBERG, Ore. — Dan Warnshuis is no stranger to hard work, focusing on goals and achieving results, which he's continued at Utopia Vineyard & Winery. He was an All-American swimmer in high school, which earned him a full scholarship to Michigan State University for swimming. After completing college, Warnshuis returned to his home state of California, and it was … [Read more...] about Warnshuis realizes dream of Utopia along Oregon’s tiny Ribbon Ridge
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Former Oregon car dealer gears up with Jachter Family Wines
NEWBERG, Ore. — For more than 27 years, Dave Jachter owned and operated successful car dealerships in Oregon. Many in the Willamette Valley may recall his tagline in commercials — “And that’s no bull!” Judging by his hiring of Jared Etzel as winemaker, Jachter is taking plenty of horsepower into the Chehalem Mountains with Jachter Family Wines. Jachter’s business acumen … [Read more...] about Former Oregon car dealer gears up with Jachter Family Wines
VineLines Dispatch: A Gorgeous look at harvest
Resident photojournalist Richard Duval struck out on the road during September and October to capture harvest and crush activities for a series of photo essays on the season. From Chelan to both sides of the Columbia River Gorge, he photographed winegrowers and winemakers focused on bringing in the fruit. Today’s column is Dispatch No. 4 – the Columbia Gorge American … [Read more...] about VineLines Dispatch: A Gorgeous look at harvest
Elephant 7 soars with Yellow Bird Vineyard Grenache at Walla Walla Valley Wine Competition
Josh West of Elephant Seven Wine in downtown Walla Walla has a pretty good idea what he’ll hear from vineyard manager Kenny Hart when the news breaks about the best wine at the 2020 Walla Walla Valley Wine Competition. The E7 2018 Yellow Bird Vineyard Grenache cruised through the sweepstakes and stood out on top, picking up a double gold medal — an uncommon unanimous vote … [Read more...] about Elephant 7 soars with Yellow Bird Vineyard Grenache at Walla Walla Valley Wine Competition
USA Today readers vote Walla Walla Valley as America’s Best Wine Region
The Pacific Northwest wine industry continues to build upon its reputation beyond its borders, and the latest example came today when the Walla Walla Valley was announced as America's Best Wine Region as part of the 2020 USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice awards. This year, the Walla Walla Valley ended the reign of New York's Finger Lakes region as America's top wine region. … [Read more...] about USA Today readers vote Walla Walla Valley as America’s Best Wine Region