NEWBERG, Ore. - One of Oregon's top artisan wineries has been purchased by a large California wine producer. Penner-Ash Wine Cellars announced Monday that Jackson Family Wines will take over the 15,000-case winery. "Artisanal winemaking is first and foremost about grape sourcing," said Lynn Penner-Ash, who founded the winery with her husband, Ron, in 1998. "Over my long … [Read more...] about California winery buys Oregon’s Penner-Ash Wine Cellars
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Scenes from Northwest Wine Encounter
BLAINE, Wash. - More than 60 wine lovers gathered at Semiahmoo Resort for the inaugural Northwest Wine Encounter, an event that celebrates the beauty and diversity of Pacific Northwest wines. Winemakers and grape growers from Washington and Oregon took part in the event. They were: Bob Betz, founder and winemaker for Betz Family Winery in Woodinville, Wash. Chris … [Read more...] about Scenes from Northwest Wine Encounter
Linfield College adds to Wine Lecture Series
McMINNVILLE, Ore. - Linfield College will bring in two of the world’s top viticultural researchers - Jack Gilbert and Richard Smart - during May as part of its continuing Wine Lecture Series. Gilbert, a microbial ecologist and group leader at Argonne National Laboratory near Chicago, presents Managing Expectations: The Microbiome in Agriculture at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May … [Read more...] about Linfield College adds to Wine Lecture Series
Washington Malbec continues to gain momentum
There is every indication that Washington Malbec is on the verge of becoming a much bigger thing. A decade ago, World Malbec Day could have come and gone without note in Washington because the red Bordeaux grape was little more than a footnote amid such important varieties as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. In fact, in 2006, Washington Malbec didn't even register, … [Read more...] about Washington Malbec continues to gain momentum
Spring Valley, Woodward Canyon each earn 2 double golds in Florida
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Woodward Canyon, one of Walla Walla’s iconic brands, and Ste. Michelle Wine Estates’ “String of Pearls” shined Friday at the Hyatt Pier 66 during the ninth annual American Fine Wine Competition gala. Rick Small’s latest Old Vines Cabernet Sauvignon from Woodward Canyon, the 2013 vintage of the Dedication Series, and his 2012 Erratic Red Wine each … [Read more...] about Spring Valley, Woodward Canyon each earn 2 double golds in Florida