PATERSON, Wash. - After more than 30 years of farming in Washington's Horse Heaven Hills, grape grower Mimi Nye is hanging up her pruning shears and calling it a career. Nye, has been the only vineyard manager in the 25-year history of Canoe Ridge Estate Vineyard, a 600-acre site overlooking the Columbia River that has been a bedrock for many of Chateau Ste. Michelle's best … [Read more...] about Ste. Michelle’s Mimi Nye leaves behind Canoe Ridge Estate legacy
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Trade auction of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir raises $476,000
NEWBERG, Ore. - It might have been a sign of optimism in the U.S. economy, but the $476,000 raised by the inaugural Willamette: The Pinot Noir Barrel Auction definitely showed that more than 400 wine collectors are bullish on the 2014 vintage in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. On Saturday at the tony Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg, the Willamette Valley staged its inaugural … [Read more...] about Trade auction of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir raises $476,000
Scenes from Taste Washington 2016 in Seattle
SEATTLE - Thousands of Washington wine fans poured into Taste Washington for four days of fun, food, wine - and a little education. The 19th annual Taste Washington grand tasting took place at the CenturyLink Field Event Center near historic Pioneer Square, drawing wine lovers from throughout North America. More than 200 wineries and nearly 100 restaurants took part in the … [Read more...] about Scenes from Taste Washington 2016 in Seattle
Walla Walla’s Forgeron Cellars unveils new look
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - One Walla Walla winery is marking its 15th year in business with a new look. Forgeron Cellars, which was the valley's 23rd winery when it opened in 2001, is unveiling its makeover this weekend at Taste Washington. Forgeron Cellars is run by Marie-Eve Gilla, winemaker and managing partner. The French native moved to Walla Walla after a decade of making … [Read more...] about Walla Walla’s Forgeron Cellars unveils new look
Intrinsic a wild new wine from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
PATERSON, Wash. - One of Washington's largest wineries is thinking small - but in a big way. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has launched a new brand called Intrinsic, and it's like nothing ever seen before. Anywhere. Juan Muñoz Oca, head winemaker for Columbia Crest, will be pouring the Intrinsic 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon himself at this weekend's Taste Washington in Seattle, … [Read more...] about Intrinsic a wild new wine from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates