PORTLAND, Ore. — Hoke Harden left a career in academia to follow his muse for the past 40 years, traveling the world to see and taste the great wine-producing regions. The Portland resident has experienced many facets of the wine and spirits trade as a retailer, restaurateur, bartender, buyer, wholesaler, supplier, marketer, critic, writer, competition judge and … [Read more...] about Turning the tables: Wine and love led Hoke Harden from Texas to the Pacific Northwest
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A different panel, another best of show for Idaho winemaker Will Wetmore
CALDWELL, Idaho — Back when Will Wetmore was playing college baseball in California, it’s hard to fathom he strung together as many hits as he has as a winemaker in his adopted home state of Idaho. Great Northwest Wine’s reigning Idaho Winery of the Year more than doubled down on that acclaim this spring when Wetmore’s Veer Wine Project 2022 Garnacha won best of show at the … [Read more...] about A different panel, another best of show for Idaho winemaker Will Wetmore
Veer Wine Project in Idaho goes Rhone again to repeat as Cascadia International Wine Competition winner
KENNEWICK, Wash. — For the second straight year, a judging panel made up mostly of winemakers voted a red Rhône entry from Will Wetmore’s Veer Wine Project near Boise, Idaho as the competition’s No. 1 — a 2022 Mataro. “I don’t even know what to say,” Wetmore said, “but that’s awesome! It’s been really surreal the past year. These awards are gratifying. It’s cool, and it’s … [Read more...] about Veer Wine Project in Idaho goes Rhone again to repeat as Cascadia International Wine Competition winner
Auction of Washington Wines to present Rick Small, Darcey Fugman-Small with Lifetime Achievement Award
WOODINVILLE, Wash. — The Auction of Washington Wines, one of the top five charitable wine auctions in the U.S., will present its most prestigious honor — the Lifetime Achievement Award — to Rick Small and Darcey Fugman-Small of Woodward Canyon Winery. This year marks the 37th annual Auction of Washington Wines, and the presentation to the founders of Woodward Canyon will be … [Read more...] about Auction of Washington Wines to present Rick Small, Darcey Fugman-Small with Lifetime Achievement Award
Auction of Washington Wines selects Richard Duval for its 2024 Star Award
WOODINVILLE, Wash. — The Auction of Washington Wines, one of the top five charitable wine auctions in the U.S., has selected Walla Walla photojournalist Richard Duval for its 2024 Star Award. This year marks the 37th annual Auction of Washington Wines, and the presentation to Duval will be part of the third annual TOAST! Honoree Celebration on Thursday, Aug. 8 at Sparkman … [Read more...] about Auction of Washington Wines selects Richard Duval for its 2024 Star Award