OLIVER, British Columbia — A remarkable passion project that began in 1968 spread vines across 76 acres of what is now Canada’s Golden Mile Bench, which makes Hester Creek Estate Winery a living museum for wine lovers in the Pacific Northwest. British Columbia businessman Curt Garland purchased the historic property in 2004, and he approached it as a curator and steward as … [Read more...] about Hester Creek Estate Winery: 2023 British Columbia Winery of the Year
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Crown & Thieves: 2023 British Columbia Winery to Watch
WEST KELOWNA, British Columbia — You’re in a punk band in the ‘80s, and you’ve figured out that high school is not for you. And akin to a scene from the Queen biopic, the tour van for the band breaks down. With that, serendipity kicks in. That’s how Jason Parkes — who views himself as “just a guy with a beard” — began as a winemaker. He’s now the frontman for Jason … [Read more...] about Crown & Thieves: 2023 British Columbia Winery to Watch
Dobbes Family Estate: 2023 Oregon Winery of the Year
DUNDEE, Ore. — There’s been a change of captains at Dobbes Family Estate, but the brand created by one of the Oregon wine industry’s most well-known winemakers continues to chart a course that’s producing some of the state’s top wines. Last fall, a number of West Coast wine buyers and sommeliers gathered in the Columbia Gorge to judge the Great Northwest Invitational Wine … [Read more...] about Dobbes Family Estate: 2023 Oregon Winery of the Year
Iterum Wines: 2023 Oregon Winery to Watch
SALEM, Ore. — All-star winemaker Joe Dobbes, a lifelong fan of the Portland Trail Blazers, was overdue to call a time-out for himself. Aside from college, the serial entrepreneur had worked almost non-stop since he was a 12-year-old in the Willamette Valley and started his first business — selling blackberries to Smucker’s. So after resting on the sidelines for two … [Read more...] about Iterum Wines: 2023 Oregon Winery to Watch
Idaho Wine Commission celebrates more vines, unveils new logo
NAMPA, Idaho — During February, while spring is fighting to break out of winter’s grasp, the Idaho wine community gathers to share news, ideas, tips, sips and salutations. This year, the Idaho Wine Commission moved its annual meeting to the Nampa Civic Center. The day before, its virtual meeting touched on mental health among agricultural workers, climate change and … [Read more...] about Idaho Wine Commission celebrates more vines, unveils new logo