Washington winemakers are seeing red after the 2012 harvest. According to U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics released Friday afternoon, Washington crushed 188,000 tons of wine grapes last fall, easily surpassing 2010's record of 160,000 tons. And for the first time in the state's history, red wine grapes surpassed white grapes in total tonnage. Washington is the … [Read more...] about Washington wine harvest a record in 2012
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Westport Winery launches new label – Maritime Wines
ABERDEEN, Wash. - Westport Winery has added another group of wines to its already extensive lineup. The coastal Washington winery that has wowed consumers and critics alike since launching in 2008 has increased the number of wines it makes by three with the addition of a second label called Maritime Wines. The wines originally were made for Nelson Seafood in the coastal … [Read more...] about Westport Winery launches new label – Maritime Wines
Lake Roosevelt winemaker strips pretense from wine, food
SPOKANE, Wash. - Sports-loving winemaker Michael Haig is a big fan of singer Jimmy Buffett, and ‘Tin Cup Chalice’ could have been written for the quarterback of Whitestone Vineyard & Winery near Spokane. “He has a tin cup for a chalice and fills it up with some fine red wine,” Haig said of the 1974 song. “He's pointing out that great wine doesn’t always have to be served … [Read more...] about Lake Roosevelt winemaker strips pretense from wine, food
Seven Falls a new project for Ste. Michelle’s Doug Gore
For more than 20 years, Doug Gore was head winemaker for Columbia Crest, turning the Ste. Michelle Wine Estates property into the Northwest's largest winery. In 2003, he handed the reins to Ray Einberger and became the company's executive vice president for winemaking, viticulture and operations - putting him in charge of Ste. Michelle's wineries and vineyards. Though he is … [Read more...] about Seven Falls a new project for Ste. Michelle’s Doug Gore
Washington’s Olympic Cellars changing owners
Olympic Cellars Winery in Port Angeles, Wash., announced today that co-owner Lisa Martin will take over leadership of the company as Kathy Charlton moves into a consulting role. Charlton has plans for a new business, but the former Texas Instruments executive will continue to be an investor at Olympic Cellars, according to a news release. “The past 10 years … [Read more...] about Washington’s Olympic Cellars changing owners