SUNNYSIDE, Wash. - The cradle of the Washington wine industry has been pretty quiet for the past few decades. That's all about to change. Sunnyside is often passed over by Yakima Valley visitors who stop either in Zillah to the west or Prosser to the east. It's a shame because a century ago, Sunnyside was in the middle of the action, where a man with a vision planted his … [Read more...] about Wineries hope to return glory to Sunnyside
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Amelia Wynn Winery finds serenity on Bainbridge Island
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. - Paul Bianchi started out with a four-bay garage at his secluded home in this quintessential corner of the Pacific Northwest. But the cars have long been relegated to being parked outdoors in favor of oak barrels, stacks of wine and other equipment. This is the plight of the small commercial winemaker, and Bianchi wouldn't have it any other … [Read more...] about Amelia Wynn Winery finds serenity on Bainbridge Island
Union Wine Co. gears up for 200,000 cases, adds former King Estate VP
SHERWOOD, Ore. - Union Wine Co., one of the Oregon wine industry’s largest and fastest-growing operations, has hired a West Coast executive tasked with extending the global reach of the brand. Rick Durette, who spent two years as senior vice president of global sales at King Estate Winery, moved last month into the same position with Union. “Bringing Rick onboard to lead … [Read more...] about Union Wine Co. gears up for 200,000 cases, adds former King Estate VP
Washington’s Westport Winery to open Cannon Beach tasting room
WESTPORT, Wash. - One of Washington's most innovative wineries is taking another step in its evolution by opening a second location in an iconic Oregon coast town. Westport Winery Garden Resort is announcing this week that it will open a tasting room in downtown Cannon Beach, Ore. Kim Roberts, who owns Westport Winery with her husband, Blain, and their children, Dana and … [Read more...] about Washington’s Westport Winery to open Cannon Beach tasting room
Pinot Noir by Ken Wright wins rare U.S. gold medal in London
LONDON - Angela Estate, a Pinot Noir producer in Carlton, Ore., that retains famed Ken Wright to make its wines and grow its grapes, recently earned one of five gold medals awarded to United States producers at the 33rd annual International Wine Challenge in London. Wright heads up the program for his friend, South African vintner Antony Beck. The Angela Estate 2013 Pinot … [Read more...] about Pinot Noir by Ken Wright wins rare U.S. gold medal in London