BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. - One of the darker sides of U.S. history was the internment of American citizens of Japanese descent during World War II. One of those locked away ended up having a role in the development of the Washington wine industry. We recently caught up with Mike Lempriere, owner and winemaker for tiny Perennial Vintners on this island that is a 30-minute … [Read more...] about How an interned American helped Washington’s wine industry
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Robin Pollard: from Washington wine boss to grape grower
ZILLAH, Wash. - She spent more than 15 years promoting Washington tourism and wine. Now, Robin Pollard has gone back to her farming roots by planting a vineyard in the Rattlesnake Hills and starting a winery. "It's pretty cool to be able to walk the talk," she told Great Northwest Wine. Pollard spent six years running Washington's wine industry as executive director of … [Read more...] about Robin Pollard: from Washington wine boss to grape grower
Second generation leads Oregon’s Elk Cove Vineyards
GASTON, Ore. - As a kid, Adam Campbell thought his parents' friends were kind of crazy. Campbell's parents, Joe and Pat, moved from the Hood River area to Gaston in 1974 to plant wine grapes and quickly became friends with folks like David Lett, Dick Ponzi, Dick Erath and David Adelsheim. "They'd get together and drink wines from around the world, get inspired, … [Read more...] about Second generation leads Oregon’s Elk Cove Vineyards
Oregon pioneer Adelsheim Vineyard refocuses on Chehalem Mountains
NEWBERG, Ore. - When David Adelsheim moved to what would become Oregon wine country, he landed here in the Chehalem Mountains in the northern Willamette Valley. At the time, he didn't necessarily have a sense for what the potential was for Pinot Noir in this location. And ultimately, he began bringing in grapes from many areas of the valley. It's been nearly 45 years … [Read more...] about Oregon pioneer Adelsheim Vineyard refocuses on Chehalem Mountains
DANCIN Vineyards displays Pinot Noir, Chardonnay in Southern Oregon
MEDFORD, Ore. - Opposites often attract, which explains how Dan and Cindy Marca of DANCIN Vineyards have combined to create a remarkable wine and food culture at their winery near historic Jacksonville, Ore. “We are polar opposites - about as polar opposites as you can be,” Dan said with a smile. “I’m the Type A from the East Coast, and she’s the Type Z from Southern … [Read more...] about DANCIN Vineyards displays Pinot Noir, Chardonnay in Southern Oregon