Sub-freezing temperatures caused wine grape growers across Washington's Columbia Valley to lose sleep, but it appears they mostly dodged a potentially deadly spring frost bullet. "It was a little scary," said Kent Waliser, who manages Sagemoor Vineyards north of Pasco. "It was cold enough to cause significant damage. Without frost protection systems, we would have had … [Read more...] about Washington wine grape growers dodge spring frost
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Fries family celebrates 2 generations, 2 decades of Duck Pond Cellars
DUNDEE, Ore. - Two generations of the Fries family mapped out some quality time with each other to celebrate two decades of working side-by-side on Duck Pond Cellars and making some of the Northwest's top value wines. "What it looks like now is definitely not what was drawn up 20 years ago," Greg Fries, Duck Pond Cellars' president and longtime winemaker, said with a … [Read more...] about Fries family celebrates 2 generations, 2 decades of Duck Pond Cellars
Fidelitas to open Woodinville tasting room
WOODINVILLE, Wash. - Fidelitas Wines on Red Mountain is opening a tasting room in Woodinville's Hollywood School district. It is expected to open Aug. 1. Owner/winemaker Charlie Hoppes said it will be in the same row of businesses as Purple Cafe, Dusted Valley Vintners and Trust Cellars. It will be just up the road from Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Winery, Barking Frog … [Read more...] about Fidelitas to open Woodinville tasting room
Yakima Valley’s violent, fascinating geological past
Even if you never harbored dreams of being a scientist, the wine industry is a pretty good reason to get geeky, especially when it comes to geology. Take as an example Washington's Yakima Valley. It, along with the broader Columbia Valley, is a study in geological power and grace. The modern Yakima Valley In a narrow sense, the Yakima Valley AVA is 30 years old this … [Read more...] about Yakima Valley’s violent, fascinating geological past
Winery outdoor concert season starts at Waterbrook with Gipsy King family members
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - The unofficial start to the Northwest winery outdoor concert season will begin April 16 in Walla Walla, when members of The Gipsy Kings family perform at Waterbrook Winery as the Gypsy Allstars. Gypsy Allstars, a new flamenco-influenced assemble, is a collaboration featuring Gipsy Kings family members Georges and Mario Reyes with French drummer Ced … [Read more...] about Winery outdoor concert season starts at Waterbrook with Gipsy King family members