WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Seven Hills Winery, one of Washington's oldest producers, has been purchased by Crimson Wine Group. Crimson Wine Group, based in Napa, Calif., also owns Double Canyon in the Horse Heaven Hills and Archery Summit in Oregon's Dundee Hills. Last month, the company opened a tasting room for its two Northwest brands in Seattle's Pioneer Square. Seven Hills … [Read more...] about California company buys Walla Walla’s Seven Hills Winery
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Sagemoor purchases Gamache Vineyards
BASIN CITY, Wash. - Gamache Vineyards, one of Washington's oldest and most respected vineyards, has new owners. Allan Brothers of Naches, Wash., announced Wednesday that it has purchased Gamache Vineyards in Basin City. Allan Brothers, a fourth-generation apple farming family, purchased historic Sagemoor Vineyards last year. Roger and Bob Gamache established Gamache … [Read more...] about Sagemoor purchases Gamache Vineyards
Walla Walla Valley winery at home with Oregon Tempranillo
ASHLAND, Ore. — Chris Castillo made sure the Walla Walla Valley was represented at the inaugural Oregon Tempranillo Celebration. The winemaker of Castillo de Felicana Vineyard and Winery traveled the farthest to reach Ashland near the California border, but he and his parents felt at home as members of the new Oregon Tempranillo Alliance. “We really wanted to be a part of … [Read more...] about Walla Walla Valley winery at home with Oregon Tempranillo
Yakima Valley prepares for Red Wine & Chocolate Weekend
More than 40 wineries in Washington's oldest wine region will fling open their doors for their annual pre-spring celebration of Valentine's Day. The Yakima Valley's Red Wine & Chocolate Weekend takes place Feb. 13-15, which also happens to be Presidents Day weekend. Wineries from Yakima to Red Mountain will be open to visitors, and many of them will have … [Read more...] about Yakima Valley prepares for Red Wine & Chocolate Weekend
Oregon Tempranillo producers gather in Ashland
ASHLAND, Ore. — Four Southern Oregon winemakers believed the climate was right for their state to toast and promote its work with Tempranillo, so 363 days ago they got to work. And today, more than 40 producers and growers of the assertive red Spanish grape will gather at the inaugural Oregon Tempranillo Celebration near the campus of Southern Oregon University in Ashland. … [Read more...] about Oregon Tempranillo producers gather in Ashland