WEST RICHLAND, Wash. — Washington winemaker Katy Michaud launched her eponymous brand this summer after a group of angel investors crowdfunded her 5,000-case Riesling project. As part of her arrangement with Napa-based NakedWines.com, Michaud must interact online with those investors. That’s no problem, and the self-described introvert doesn’t miss traveling to support her … [Read more...] about NakedWines.com launches label for Katy Michaud
Washington wine
Red Mountain’s new director ready to charge forward
Washington's smallest and most important wine-growing region has a new leader. On Monday, the Red Mountain AVA Alliance announced that Jennifer Nance is taking on the role of executive director. She starts today. Red Mountain is a 4,040-acre ridge in the eastern Yakima Valley that overlooks the Yakima River. It vies with the Wahluke Slope as the warmest wine-growing … [Read more...] about Red Mountain’s new director ready to charge forward
Auclair Winery takes prize for Washington’s earliest harvest
WOODINVILLE, Wash. - Remember Washington's historically early harvest, those Chardonnay grapes that went to Treveri Cellars on Aug. 7? It turns out a Woodinville winemaker picked Red Mountain Sauvignon Blanc one day earlier - making that what likely is the earliest harvest in the history of the Washington wine industry. Charlie Auclair, owner and winemaker for Auclair … [Read more...] about Auclair Winery takes prize for Washington’s earliest harvest
Freddy Arredondo enjoys 2nd career as Cave B winemaker
GEORGE, Wash. - Freddy Arredondo didn't start out his adult life with thoughts of being a winemaking. Quite the opposite. Arredondo, head winemaker for Cave B Estate Winery near this Central Washington town, was always going to be a chef. "I started cooking at 13 years old," he told Great Northwest Wine. "My parents had a little Mexican takeout restaurant in Southern … [Read more...] about Freddy Arredondo enjoys 2nd career as Cave B winemaker
Grief, questions remain 10 months after Eric Dunham’s death
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Nearly a year after winemaker Eric Dunham died, a heavy cloud of grief remains over the family and friends he left behind. "It has haunted me," said Karen LaBonté, owner of Trio Vintners in Walla Walla, who was one of the last people to see Eric alive. "He was such a high-energy, friendly guy." Joanne Dunham still is trying to come to grips with why … [Read more...] about Grief, questions remain 10 months after Eric Dunham’s death