WALLA WALLA, Wash. — The two Duckhorn Portfolio brands in Washington state will continue to be led by a graduate of Walla Walla Community College’s vaunted winemaking program with Joseph Czarny replacing Brian Rudin as winemaker for the Canvasback and Greenwing labels. However, Rudin won’t be leaving Walla Walla. He used social media on July 2 to announce … [Read more...] about Duckhorn promotes winemaker Joe Czarny at Canvasback after Rudin leaves for Echolands
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Fires threaten wineries, vines in Columbia Gorge, Yakima Valley
Fires east of the Cascades in Washington state continue to scorch wine regions in the Columbia Gorge and the Yakima Valley on Monday. First reports of the Gorge blaze — named the Tunnel 5 Fire because it began near Highway 14’s Tunnel 5 — were called into officials Sunday morning. Fire crews immediately were deployed to Cook-Underwood Road west of the community of … [Read more...] about Fires threaten wineries, vines in Columbia Gorge, Yakima Valley
Drum Roll Wine strikes chord at Cascadia with Best White Wine
Matt Frazier’s successful negoçiant approach to his family’s Drum Roll Wine program landed on center stage at this year’s Cascadia International Wine Competition thanks to grapes from the Miller family’s historic Airport Ranch in the Yakima Valley and his ongoing collaboration with Woodinville winemaker Lin Scott of Sparkman Cellars acclaim. Together, they turned a blend of … [Read more...] about Drum Roll Wine strikes chord at Cascadia with Best White Wine
Ex-Gallo exec Kristina Kelley to lead Washington State Wine Commission
SEATTLE — Those who follow longtime wine marketing expert Kristina Kelley on LinkedIn may have noticed that she changed her profile image Monday evening from that of an unnamed vineyard to one reminiscent of the new Washington Wine Country license plate. This morning, the reason became clear. The former E. & J. Gallo Winery executive was announced as the new leader of … [Read more...] about Ex-Gallo exec Kristina Kelley to lead Washington State Wine Commission
Savvy suggestions for Sauvignon Blanc from Walla Walla somm Kaleigh Brook
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — With zesty aromas of tropical fruits and fresh-cut grass and plenty of minerality, Sauvignon Blanc remains one of the most loved white varietals in the world. Originally from the Loire Valley in France, Sauvignon Blanc has found a happy home in nearly all major wine regions and grown globally from Bordeaux to Chile to New Zealand. Many wine drinkers … [Read more...] about Savvy suggestions for Sauvignon Blanc from Walla Walla somm Kaleigh Brook