CASHMERE, Wash. - Washington's wine industry is in a strong growth mode - and is likely to remain that way for the foreseeable future. So says Vicky Scharlau, a person who is perfectly positioned to know. Scharlau is the longtime executive director of the Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers. In this role, she works for more than 300 grape growers across Washington … [Read more...] about Vicky Scharlau shepherds Washington wine grape growth
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Whole Foods Market wine buyer looks to set trends
BELLEVUE, Wash. - Today marks National Drink Wine Day, and one of the nation’s top grocers - Whole Foods Market - has rolled out what it has in store for its customers this year. Erez Klein, a decade into what he calls “libations procurement” for Whole Foods Market in the Pacific Northwest, looks for trends sparked by customers of his 15 stores in Washington and Oregon - … [Read more...] about Whole Foods Market wine buyer looks to set trends
Columbia Gorge wine industry, Travel Oregon collaborate on getaways
HOOD RIVER, Ore. — If Valentine’s Day in Pacific Northwest wine country worked out well for you, then Travel Oregon and the Columbia Gorge Winegrowers Association have plans and an interactive map to follow. This winter welcomes a free online guide called Gorge Wine Adventures, funded in part by the 5-year-old Oregon Wine Country license plate program. It is designed to … [Read more...] about Columbia Gorge wine industry, Travel Oregon collaborate on getaways
Chas Nagel, Washington wine pioneer researcher, goes into hall of fame
PROSSER, Wash. - One of the true legends of the Washington state wine industry will be honored this summer by being inducted into the Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame. Charles "Chas" Nagel, a food scientist for Washington State University in the 1960s and 1970s, will be enshrined in August at the Walter Clore Wine & Culinary Center. Nagel, known as one of … [Read more...] about Chas Nagel, Washington wine pioneer researcher, goes into hall of fame
14 Hands releases ultrapremium red blend
PROSSER, Wash. - A little more than a decade ago, 14 Hands Winery was but an idea. Today, it is Washington's second-largest winery - and one of the fastest-growing brands in the United States. The 2 million-case winery owned by Ste. Michelle Wine Estates took a step in a new direction this winter with the release of an ultrapremium red blend. The Vintage Series is a … [Read more...] about 14 Hands releases ultrapremium red blend