PROSSER, Wash. - One of the true legends of the Washington state wine industry will be honored this summer by being inducted into the Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame. Charles "Chas" Nagel, a food scientist for Washington State University in the 1960s and 1970s, will be enshrined in August at the Walter Clore Wine & Culinary Center. Nagel, known as one of … [Read more...] about Chas Nagel, Washington wine pioneer researcher, goes into hall of fame
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14 Hands releases ultrapremium red blend
PROSSER, Wash. - A little more than a decade ago, 14 Hands Winery was but an idea. Today, it is Washington's second-largest winery - and one of the fastest-growing brands in the United States. The 2 million-case winery owned by Ste. Michelle Wine Estates took a step in a new direction this winter with the release of an ultrapremium red blend. The Vintage Series is a … [Read more...] about 14 Hands releases ultrapremium red blend
Martin uses award-winning Tempranillo to grow Red Lily Vineyards
RUCH, Ore. - Based her recent string of successes, it would almost be a crime for Rachael Martin to do anything other than make Tempranillo in Southern Oregon. Her odyssey began in 2001 with some fatherly advice, which sparked the transformation of a basil farm into wine grapes and the creation of Red Lily Vineyards near the historic town of Jacksonville. “I have a degree … [Read more...] about Martin uses award-winning Tempranillo to grow Red Lily Vineyards
Washington wineries ask Legislature for more tasting rooms
OLYMPIA - A revived bill in the state Legislature to allow Washington wineries to operate up to four off-site tasting room is working its way through the House for a second time. The House Government & Information Technology Committee staged a hearing Monday on the bill by Rep. Cary Condotta, R-East Wenatchee, that would increase the number of allowable off-site tasting … [Read more...] about Washington wineries ask Legislature for more tasting rooms
Heat takes toll on Washington’s 2015 wine harvest
Last year's heat meant lower tonnage in Washington state. The annual wine grape report, released Monday, showed a mild decrease in the 2015 harvest, as the total tonnage dropped from 227,000 tons in 2015 to 222,000 tons last fall. The most dramatic decrease was in Riesling, which had surged to a reported 50,500 tons last year and dropped to 44,100 tons last fall. Kevin … [Read more...] about Heat takes toll on Washington’s 2015 wine harvest