BOISE, Idaho - Next month, Executive Director Moya Dolsby will orchestrate her eighth Idaho Wine Commission annual meeting, and while the agendas get longer and more complex, it’s become easier to attract speakers to the Snake River Valley. That’s because while there are only 51 wineries, there’s a growing fascination with the Gem State’s wine industry from beyond its … [Read more...] about Climate expert Greg Jones to address Idaho wine industry
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Walla Walla winemakers head to Seattle, Portland
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - In February, the Northwest's most renowned and visible wine region will take its show on the road to pour in Seattle and Portland. The annual Walla Walla Valley tasting experience will be Feb. 8 at McCaw Hall in Seattle. It will be Feb. 29 in Portland's Pure Space. "This is a rare chance for wine lovers to sample wines from so many acclaimed Walla … [Read more...] about Walla Walla winemakers head to Seattle, Portland
Williams continues to make history at Brooks Wines
AMITY, Ore. — Chris Williams has established himself as one of the Pacific Northwest’s top producers of Riesling at Brooks Wines, but his calling as a winemaker in Oregon’s Eola-Amity Hills began with a phone call about an Italian motorcycle. So started his relationship with the late Jimi Brooks that continues to lead Williams on a remarkable ride. “I was selling Moto … [Read more...] about Williams continues to make history at Brooks Wines
Oregon Wine Board spotlights more supportive restaurants
PORTLAND — The “drink local” concept might not get as much traction in Oregon as “eat local,” but the Oregon Wine Board continues to work on changing that with its second annual Oregon Wine A-List Awards program. This week, the Oregon Wine Board and Oregon Wine Press opened the new year with a fresh list of its most supportive restaurants by releasing winners … [Read more...] about Oregon Wine Board spotlights more supportive restaurants
Oregon wine veteran’s latest book a delicious mystery
Longtime Pacific Northwest wine writer and industry veteran Judy Nedry has published her third murder mystery, and it is a lot of fun to read, especially for those who love Oregon wine country. Nedry's The Man Who Wasn't There is her third Emma Golden mystery, and it takes place in the heart of Oregon's northern Willamette Valley. Nedry has been involved in the Oregon wine … [Read more...] about Oregon wine veteran’s latest book a delicious mystery