A global pandemic turned a top Walla Walla Valley winery’s in-person outreach idea into an educational opportunity for adventurous wine consumers. But first, the back story from the iconic schoolhouse in the tiny town of Lowden. L'Ecole N° 41 can be viewed as a template for a Bordeaux-inspired house in Washington state with signature red blends crafted in an Old World … [Read more...] about The Wine Knows: L’Ecole N°41 provides unique taste of its 2018 Perigee
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The Wines that Made Us: Château Rayas for Todd Alexander
Todd Alexander, winemaker of Force Majeure, WeatherEye, The Walls, PÁŠXA Wines and his own label from Oregon fruit, Holocene, grew up in a little bit of everywhere — a fate of many whose parents served in the military. Born in Montgomery, Ala., he quickly bounced to Texas, Florida, Ohio and Arizona. He majored in history at the University of Arizona, with a minor in … [Read more...] about The Wines that Made Us: Château Rayas for Todd Alexander
Oregon alt-ernatives earn spotlight at Alt Wine Fest
CARLTON, Ore. — Oregon is famous for its Pinot Noir, but that’s far from the only grape grown within its borders. This summer, the Alt Wine Festival at Abbey Road Farm in Carlton made that abundantly clear. During an afternoon gathering, 35 wineries from around the state poured samples and sold wines made with varieties such as Mencia, Mondeuse, Tannat and many other … [Read more...] about Oregon alt-ernatives earn spotlight at Alt Wine Fest
Sandra Oldfield remains a force within British Columbia wine industry
PENTICTON, British Columbia — Before entering the business of wine, Sandra Oldfield was in the business of selling fashion. Dresses and ties, to be exact, at Macy’s. She was so good at it that one year she was the top salesperson for the famed department store in all of California, her home state. After growing up in Northern California and studying international … [Read more...] about Sandra Oldfield remains a force within British Columbia wine industry
A force for good: Dundee Hills dynamo Remy Drabkin won’t be denied
DAYTON, Ore. — Accomplished winemaker; dedicated public servant; advocate for acceptance; environmental educator — in the Pacific Northwest wine industry, Remy Drabkin commands unicorn status. The interim mayor of McMinnville, Ore. — who is up for election in November — pulls it all off with aplomb while proudly flying a rainbow flag and another for Black Lives Matter from … [Read more...] about A force for good: Dundee Hills dynamo Remy Drabkin won’t be denied