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
British Columbia wine industry prepares for widespread replanting
The winter kill that swept through the British Columbia wine industry late in 2022 will result in an estimated crop loss of 54% for the 2023 harvest and prompt the replanting of as much as 29% of the province’s vineyards, according to Wine Growers British Columbia. Miles Prodan, the group’s President and CEO since 2010, sent an update to membership on Thursday that framed … [Read more...] about British Columbia wine industry prepares for widespread replanting
May’s heat pushes much of Northwest wine country ahead of hot 2015 vintage
Images from the WestWide Drought Tracker and the Western Region Climate Center backed up what folks living in Pacific Northwest wine country suspected — the month of May was warmer and drier than “normal” — whatever that is anymore. That combination sparked the 2023 vintage to take off after a slow start to the growing season, Greg Jones, the internationally acclaimed … [Read more...] about May’s heat pushes much of Northwest wine country ahead of hot 2015 vintage
Riesling ice wine by Koenig Vineyards rules Idaho judging again
CALDWELL, Idaho — It was no shock to see the storied Riesling ice wine program at Koenig Vineyards win best of show in the 2023 Idaho Wine & Cider Competition — the third time in the past decade. This time, however, it wasn’t founder Greg Koenig who doted on those icy marbles of Riesling and took the voluptuous wine to bottle. Instead, it was James Nederend and his wife, … [Read more...] about Riesling ice wine by Koenig Vineyards rules Idaho judging again