EUGENE, Ore. - King Estate, a longtime leader in the Pacific Northwest for organic and sustainable farming of its wine grapes and ingredients served on the table of its on-premise restaurant, now wants to be home to the largest biodynamic vineyard in the United States. On Thursday, CEO Ed King III announced that the winery he co-founded with his father in 1991 is officially … [Read more...] about King Estate seeks status as largest biodynamic vineyard in U.S.
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Marcus Notaro builds Red Mountain-Napa Valley connection
NAPA, Calif. - One man has now been the head winemaker for two iconic wineries: Col Solare on Washington's Red Mountain and Stag's Leap Wine Cellars in California's Napa Valley. Three years ago, Marcus Notaro made the jump from Col Solare to Stag's Leap - all without changing employers. Both wineries are co-owned by Ste. Michelle Wine Estates in Woodinville, Wash., and … [Read more...] about Marcus Notaro builds Red Mountain-Napa Valley connection
Elite producers prepare for Woodinville Reserve celebration
WOODINVILLE, Wash. - Wine lovers throughout the Puget Sound who can’t make the pilgrimage to the Walla Walla Valley for “Leonetti Weekend” have a delicious alternative on Friday, May 6, with Woodinville Reserve. That evening, Woodinville Wine Country will stage its fourth annual Woodinville Reserve from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the tony Novelty Hill Januik Winery. It serves as a … [Read more...] about Elite producers prepare for Woodinville Reserve celebration
Prosser’s Wit Cellars ready to launch
PROSSER, Wash. - Washington's newest winery opens its doors May 7 in the cradle of the state's wine industry. In many ways, Wit Cellars has come together remarkably fast - from an idea last summer to 1,300 cases of production next week. But in other ways, the winery owned by Flint Nelson, Carolina "Cat" Warwick and Gina Adams-Royer has been a quarter-century in the … [Read more...] about Prosser’s Wit Cellars ready to launch
Smasne, Tudor buy former Olsen winery in Prosser
PROSSER, Wash. - A winery that has stood empty for a half-decade has new owners. Robert Smasne of Smasne Cellars and Sean Tudor of 2dor Wines have purchased the former Olsen Estates in the Vintners Village in Prosser. They also bought the lot just to the east of the facility, an area currently covered in grass. "We both believe in the Yakima Valley," Smasne told Great … [Read more...] about Smasne, Tudor buy former Olsen winery in Prosser