SEATTLE -- Visionary businessman Allen Shoup, wine writer Harvey Steiman and longtime vineyard manager Kent Waliser have been named as the honorees of the 26th annual Auction of Washington Wines. The Aug. 15-17 event has raised more than $30 million during its history, with most of the funds going toward uncompensated care at Seattle Children’s Hospital. "This year’s … [Read more...] about 26th Auction of Washington Wines to honor Shoup, Steiman, Waliser
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Walla Walla Community College enology director stepping down – again
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Myles Anderson hopes the fourth time is the charm. Anderson, 73, is the founder of the vaunted viticulture and enology program at Walla Walla Community College. He has announced he is retiring June 14 - for the fourth time. "I've been associated with the community college since 1977," said Anderson, who also is co-owner of Walla Walla Vintners, one of … [Read more...] about Walla Walla Community College enology director stepping down – again
Precept hires Andrew Will winemaker as education director
SEATTLE - A decade ago, Precept Wine barely existed. It sold its first case of wine in June 2003. Today, Precept makes a million-plus cases of wine and owns some of the Northwest's best-known wineries and vineyards. It is Washington's second-largest wine producer after Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. It is, simply put, the fastest-moving wine company in the … [Read more...] about Precept hires Andrew Will winemaker as education director
Lake Chelan winery now Salmon-Safe, LIVE certified
MANSON, Wash. - Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards has become the first vineyard in the Lake Chelan American Viticultural Area to earn Salmon-Safe and LIVE certification for its vineyard practices. Owners Don and Judy Phelps spent the past two years working through the certification project to be recognized as Salmon-Safe and Low Input Viticulture and Enology. The two certifications … [Read more...] about Lake Chelan winery now Salmon-Safe, LIVE certified
Milbrandt winemaker launches own Washington wine
MATTAWA, Wash. - Following in a long line of former Ste. Michelle winemakers, Josh Maloney is making a Washington wine under his own name. Maloney, who spent six years at Chateau Ste. Michelle as its red winemaker, left in July 2011 to take over as head winemaker at Milbrandt Vineyards and Wahluke Wine Co. He produces more than 60,000 cases of wine under the Milbrandt label … [Read more...] about Milbrandt winemaker launches own Washington wine