WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Victor Palencia is a man who wears many hats in the Washington wine industry. As director of winemaking for Columbia River's Edge Winery, Palencia makes more wine than most people can imagine - especially considering they've likely never heard of of that winery. Columbia River's Edge is in the town of Mattawa, an obscure but vital corner of the … [Read more...] about Victor Palencia keeps busy with lots of wine
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Earl Jones celebrates more history at Abacela
ROSEBURG, Ore. — Abacela Vineyards and Winery makes headlines for its pioneering work with Spanish grape varieties and award-winning Tempranillo and Albariño, but for founding winemaker Earl Jones much of the story surrounding his winery in Oregon's Umpqua Valley starts with family. His son, Greg Jones, now famous beyond Oregon for his work involving global climate research, … [Read more...] about Earl Jones celebrates more history at Abacela
Walter Clore Center celebrates first year
PROSSER, Wash. — Washington's first winery opened in the 1870s, but Washington wine wasn't really a serious business until a tall, lanky researcher from Oklahoma showed up in the 1930s and began to realize the possibilities of viticulture in Eastern Washington. That man was Walter Clore, who today is hailed as "the father of Washington wine." In 2002, a movement began to … [Read more...] about Walter Clore Center celebrates first year
Hamilton Cellars follows long path to Red Mountain
Stacie and Russ Hamilton lived only about 10 miles away from Red Mountain, but the path getting there was long and arduous. Last year, the Hamiltons fulfilled their dream of owning a Red Mountain winery and vineyard when they planted 9 acres of grapes and opened their tasting room in Washington's most important viticultural area. How they got there is a story in … [Read more...] about Hamilton Cellars follows long path to Red Mountain
Cathedral Ridge owner takes pride in Columbia Gorge wine industry
HOOD RIVER, Ore. — A famous American novel, a bet with his father and a hitchhiker’s thumb led Robb Bell from Pittsburgh, Pa., to the West Coast. Before returning home, the teen stumbled upon the grandeur surrounding Oregon’s Hood River, which he never forgot. Years later, the emerging Columbia Gorge wine industry proved to be a siren’s call. “I grew up in a simpler time in … [Read more...] about Cathedral Ridge owner takes pride in Columbia Gorge wine industry