WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Montana is not an easy place to grow up. Harsh winters thicken the skin and harden the resolve. Compared with living in northern Montana, winemaking is pretty easy. Richard Funk, who grew up in northwestern Montana and fermented his way through Montana State University in Bozeman, arrived with his wife, Anita, in the Walla Walla Valley with dreams of … [Read more...] about Saviah Cellars rises to top in Walla Walla Valley
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Doug McCrea continues his walk through Salida
YELM, Wash. — Doug McCrea’s transformation from Washington state’s leading Rhône Ranger to a devotee of Rioja began nearly a decade ago — and it started with a simple phone call from a friendly grower. “Tempranillo came into my life in 2006 when Philip Cline of Naches Heights Vineyards and the creator of the Naches Heights appellation, called up in September and told me … [Read more...] about Doug McCrea continues his walk through Salida
Duckhorn’s Canvasback quickly builds on early success
When Napa Valley's Duckhorn Wine Co. decided to quietly create a Washington winery focusing on Cabernet Sauvignon from famed Red Mountain, it brought in enough grapes to make just 2,000 cases. That first toe-in-the-water effort was quickly gobbled up in the 17 states where the wine retailed for a relatively modest $40 per bottle. As winemaker Brian Rudin prepares to … [Read more...] about Duckhorn’s Canvasback quickly builds on early success
Train keeps rolling through Barrister Winery
SPOKANE - Every year, more than 20,000 trains rumble through Washington's second-largest city. And every one of those trains passes over Barrister Winery. In the century-old former warehouse, more than 100 barrels rest below ground, and each of those trains gently vibrates the red wines resting inside of them. One's immediate reaction might be that this cannot be good for … [Read more...] about Train keeps rolling through Barrister Winery
Inside the Great Northwest Wine Competition
HOOD RIVER, Ore. - Now that the third annual Great Northwest Wine Competition is completed, we have had a bit of time to reflect on some of the highlights. Eric Degerman and Andy Perdue of Great Northwest Wine got together this week to talk about the judging and share some of their insights for the Great Northwest Winecast. Here's their … [Read more...] about Inside the Great Northwest Wine Competition